All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 31
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NewsMcDonald’s names UK as one of most ‘challenged’ markets
The company’s Q4 results were partly offset by negative comparable sales in some markets, led by the UK, with new initiatives implemented to drive performance
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NewsRed Engine reports record-breaking Q4
The operator behind experiential concepts Flight Club and Electric Shuffle announced sales of £25.3m, up 24% on 2023, with plans to reach 39 venues by year end
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NewsJulia Wilkinson steps down after 28 years at Shaftesbury Capital
The restaurant director listed a number of milestones during her time with the West End landlord, such as curating Kingly Court and supporting the rejuvenation of Fitzrovia
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InterviewsChew On This keen to develop new concepts
Ellen Chew, founder and operator of Singapulah, Rasa Sayang, and Arôme Bakery, speaks to MCA about innovation in the Asian specialist F&B scene
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Analysis & InsightStronger spending power boosts eating out market
Strong consumer confidence in December drove key metrics, with consumer spending increasing 11.9% - ahead of inflation – to £18.53, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsFairgame completes multimillion-pound growth capital raise
The competitive socialising concept will launch a new venue in the City while pushing ahead with US expansion and international franchising
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NewsComptoir formally announces Chaker Hanna as CEO
Hanna makes a return after 12 years at Comptoir between 2010 and 2022, as Nick Ayerst and Ali Aneizi step down with immediate effect
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NewsNoble Hospitality Group revenue boosted by expansion
The parent company of Chotto Matte, Angus Steakhouse, and Alley Cats Pizza reported £54.2m revenue for the 18 months ended 30 April 2024
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InterviewsAdmiral Taverns: ‘We’re making sure a few drinks is still an affordable treat’
A combination of strong volumes, a premiumised drinks range, and investment into the estate has helped the group deliver sustained profitable growth, CEO Chris Jowsey tells MCA
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims on creating inclusive teams
Co-founder Thom Elliot and head of people Oli Cavaliero tell MCA about creating more stable teams and fostering inclusion, in a finalist profile for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at the MCA Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘What we believe to be right is including everybody’
Chief experience officer Andrew Bush talks to MCA about building a new legacy, in this finalist profile for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at the MCA Hospitality Awards
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NewsSacha Lord calls for urgent action to prevent closures
Rising costs have already led to job losses, venue closures, and stalled expansion plans, according to the chair of the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsEG On The Move completes Applegreen UK acquisition
EG On The Move will own and operate c.151 petrol forecourt station locations, plus more than 200 foodservice concessions
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NewsDiageo faces profit hit over Trump tariffs
The drinks company is under pressure from new tariffs and has removed medium-term guidance due to uncertainty in many of its key markets
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NewsVarious Eateries encouraged by growing momentum
The group reported 9% revenue growth in FY24 and a solid start to FY25, including a strong festive period that reinforced confidence in its trajectory
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NewsDaisy Green grows turnover by 27%
The Aussie-style cafe-restaurant operator, which trades from 17 venues in London, generated turnover of £22.7m in FY24 and looks to continue investing in new sites
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NewsIncipio Group achieves 21% like-for-like growth
The bar group has also made a series of senior appointments ahead of its anticipated launch at a 39,000 sq ft space in London’s Olympia this year
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NewsSan Carlo Group expands international presence
The Italian restaurant group will refurbish its existing estate in the UK while making its US debt with a launch in Miami this spring
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NewsLidl to open first in-store pub
The supermarket chain will open a pub within its store in Dundonald, near Belfast, offering capacity for 45 customers as well as an off-licence area
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NewsAlcohol duty cut this week will see ‘a penny off the pint’
Draught pints will see costs drop by 1p, albeit a new system to tax wines and spirits based on strength will also come into effect