All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 31
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InterviewsDavid McDowall: ‘Craft Union is a jewel in the Stonegate crown’
The Stonegate CEO discussed the group’s data-led strategy, the beauty in the simplicity of the Craft Union model, and his confidence in the business achieving its balance sheet goals at MCA’s Pub conference yesterday
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NewsDoordash approaches Deliveroo for takeover
Reuters reports the San Francisco-based food delivery group flagged an interest in a takeover, but talks ended after disagreement on valuation
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NewsHawksmoor unveils new Chicago restaurant
The opening this week is a key step in the steak restaurant group’s international expansion plans, as it remains on target to clear £100m in sales this year
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NewsBone Daddies actively seeking new sites
The group is looking to expand its existing concepts - Bone Daddies, Flesh & Buns, and Shack-fuyu - and has entered a joint venture for a fourth brand
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice price inflation falls to 28-month low
Year-on-year inflation fell to 4.6% in May, revealing more positive trends for the hospitality sector, according to CGA and Prestige
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NewsComptoir Group announces board changes
Ali Aneizi of Tamweel Capital has been appointed non-executive director, while Jean-Michel Orieux succeeds Dr Beatrice Lafon as chair of the board
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InterviewsFresh Burritos acquisition ‘transformational’ step for Tortilla
CEO Andy Naylor discusses kickstarting expansion in mainland Europe, adding immediate scale, and the opportunity to ‘own’ the Mexican cuisine category across the continent
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NewsTortilla acquires Fresh Burritos
The €3.95m (£3.34m) acquisition of Europe’s second largest fast casual Mexican restaurant group marks the latest step forward in Tortilla’s growth strategy, which includes developing the brand internationally and doubling down on franchising
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NewsSbarro to open first dedicated pizza drive-thru
The 750 sq ft site in Cleckheaton, operated by EG on the Move, will offer XL slices of Sbarro’s New York-style pizza
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Analysis & InsightThe year of the matcha
Sales of specialty tea have recently outstripped those of everyday black tea. With matcha cropping up in menu launches across the coffee shop and food-to-go market, MCA looks into how it’s changing traditional coffee shop culture
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NewsThai Leisure Group reports ‘solid and stable’ sales
The casual dining operator credits “adept marketing and refined brand positioning” for ensuring its Chaophraya and Thaikhun brands remain relevant and attractive in the current market
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NewsCaravan attains B Corp certification
The founders credited sustainable coffee sourcing programmes, energy-efficient roasting, and charity partnerships as important factors behind its strong scores
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NewsAdnams secures interest from multiple parties
The Suffolk brewer has made progress in its review of options to fund future growth plans, and continues to outperform the market in beer volumes and sales
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Analysis & InsightIs New York-style pizza the next big thing?
As Domino’s gets on board with the trend, MCA looks at emerging brands like Alley Cats and Crisp, and asks whether New York-style could dethrone Neapolitan as the reigning trend in the category
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NewsPopeyes celebrates 50-site milestone
The chain has announced its 50th UK opening on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street, and remains on track to double its estate this year
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NewsDrop in inflation ‘strongest signal yet’ to cut interest rates
Trade bodies have renewed calls for any incoming government to prioritise reducing the cost burden on the hospitality sector
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Analysis & InsightConsumers continue cutting back on restaurants and takeaways
New figures from KMPG show four in 10 households are reducing non-essential expenditure, despite a drop in inflation this year
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NewsDaniel Thwaites achieves 6% growth
The pub operator credited the positioning of its managed properties towards more premium segments, as well as the resilience of its tenanted community pubs
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘The £10 pint remains far off for us’
CEO Simon Dodd speaks to MCA about how caution around pricing has helped drive returns, alongside a long-term strategy of investing in pubs, the offer, and people
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NewsIn pictures: GDK’s ‘Doner Worthy of the Daylight’ campaign
The campaign looks to transform the perception of kebabs as a late night snack or guilty pleasure