All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 3
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NewsShepherd Neame calls on government to back businesses
Speaking to The Sunday Times, CEO Jonathan Neame said the rise in employment costs had curtailed growth and forced price increases, while making new entrants to the job market less appealing to hire
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Analysis & InsightLunchtime occasions present new opportunity for growth
Lunch was the only day part to see a boost in share in the four weeks to 26 October, with more and more operators offering speedy and reasonably priced propositions for weekday consumers
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new details on Hawksmoor’s upcoming martini bar, the revival of Simpson’s Tavern, and a new experiential football concept
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘You can still have a great hospitality business’
CEO Simon Dodd speaks to MCA about defying the downturn, returning to the acquisition trail, and making sure Young’s pubs are “as good as they can be”
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NewsMartin Williams: ’Hospitality sector is being battered’
The CEO of Evolv Collection said it was “no coincidence” that more and more UK restaurant groups were expanding to the US and UAE
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NewsNobu considers branching out beyond London hospitality scene
The group is looking into plans to open luxury residences in London while taking its offer to regional cities, following the success of its restaurants and hotel in the capital
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NewsFive Iron Golf secures London debut
The tech-driven, experiential golf concept has signed a lease in the City of London, marking its first European location
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NewsYoung’s posts record half year performance
The operator of premium pubs and bedrooms reported like-for-like sales growth of 5.7% in the 26 weeks to 29 September, supported by a well invested estate and excellent summer weather
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InterviewsContinued investment delivers returns for Fuller’s
CEO Simon Emeny tells MCA that investments and acquisitions have delivered strong returns, despite concerns over the upcoming Budget’s impact on the hospitality sector
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InterviewsHop Vietnamese ready to ‘push the accelerator’ on growth
The food-to-go brand has spent two years ‘putting the pieces in place’ and as it prepares to double its estate, founder Paul Hopper tells MCA
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InterviewsIvan Orkin: ‘We’re ready to grow again’
The chef is keen to scale his ramen restaurant business in London, with the hope of opening in “lots more neighbourhoods” following his debut in Farringdon next week
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Analysis & InsightGen Z wields disproportionate influence on online reviews
While 93% of all customers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions, Gen Z customers post reviews the most frequently, according to research from Trustpilot
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NewsNew chief people officer at PizzaExpress
Inji Duducu, previously of Poundstretcher and Morrisons, joins the pizzeria chain in December, where she will be responsible for the people agenda
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Analysis & InsightNearly half of hospitality leaders expect trading conditions to worsen
More than 40% of senior industry professionals expect further deterioration nd are sidelining long-term initiatives in favour of short-term cost control measures, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsPapa Johns UK records strongest quarter since Covid
The pizza chain’s sales saw high single-digit growth in Q3 2025, attributed to a recent brand relaunch, new partnerships with aggregators, and a stronger focus on customer experience and loyalty
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring a new venue from Asahi, Loungers’ latest Cosy Club relaunch, and Dal Fiorentino’s fourth site
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NewsChristmas classics return to food to go
From Subway’s Ultimate Festive Sub to Costa’s Dubai-style pistachio tiffin, food to go chains are rolling out Christmas menus packed with festive flavours and trendier twists
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NewsArc Inspirations delivers £48m revenue ahead of London launch
The bar group reported a resilient performance and has secured new funding of £4m to support further expansion, with its recent debut in the capital to be followed by further openings in Liverpool, Cardiff, and Edinburgh
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NewsHoward Schultz: ‘Cynics who doubt Starbucks will be proven wrong’
The former CEO and chairman emeritus has said the scale and power of the Starbucks brand will be stronger and more relevant than ever before
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NewsWetherspoon continues to outperform sector
The pubco delivered a 3.7% uplift in like-for-like sales in the 14 weeks to 2 November, albeit chairman Tim Martin said he is “mindful” of the upcoming Budget