All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 35
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InterviewsP.F. Chang’s looks to 100 UK sites in long term
The US-founded Asian fusion concept will reopen its UK site in Leicester Square this month, with plans to open up to 20 restaurants over the next decade, Zaf Holdings CEO and master franchisee Arif Jivraj tells MCA
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NewsBig Table Group sees turnover surpass £223m
The operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Banana Tree, and Café Rouge has identified material growth opportunities for the 75 sites it acquired from The Restaurant Group last year, along with testing several conversions
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NewsRomy Miller joins Knoops as CMO
Previously of KellyDeli and Gail’s Bakery, Miller joins as chief marketing officer as the chocolate specialist looks to grow within the UK and internationally
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NewsBusaba to trial new wet-led concept
CEO Winston Matthews speaks to MCA about targeting younger consumers, expanding the restaurant brand across London, and taking the food offer “back to where it should be”
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NewsJoe & the Juice sees record revenue
The Danish-founded juice specialist reported a 42% rise in revenue to £276m, along with a 35% increase in same-store sales
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NewsGail’s expands partnership with Waitrose
The premium bakery chain will open its first ‘store within a store’ with a 280 sq ft counter at Waitrose Canary Wharf, offering breads, baked goods, and specialty coffee
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Analysis & InsightPoor weather dampens eating out spend
Despite the wettest February on record, restaurants saw an uptick as evening socialising required, with consumer confidence up year-on-year
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NewsLiberation Cocktails to launch bar offer
The specialist ready-to-drink cocktail brand is launching two new bar concepts, both featuring a range of premium cocktails on tap
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NewsPizza GoGo reports strong sales growth
The group, which operates more than 100 stores across the Southeast, reported sales growth of more than 10% for the year to May 2023
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NewsRoasting Plant appoints new CFO
The specialty coffee concept, which operates six sites across London, welcomes Derek Stewart as CFO as it looks to expand its footprint in the UK and abroad
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NewsThe Real Greek launches first retail range
The range launches in Tesco stores nationwide this month and includes customer favourites from the Greek-inspired concept’s restaurant menu
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InterviewsWhite Rabbit: ‘Our pipeline in the UK proves we’re here for good’
As the specialist incubator and investment vehicle prepares to launch a range of F&B concepts in Lisbon, it continues to push forward with expansion in the UK - with a regional debut for Lina Stores on the cards, CEO Chris Miller tells MCA
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NewsLiberation Group to launch new premium offering
Butcombe Boutique Inns aims to provide a unique, personalised, home-from-home stay in some of the UK’s most desirable locations
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InterviewsGreggs sees ‘compelling opportunities’ to build travel hub presence
Despite launches in key airports and train stations across the country, the retailer remains underrepresented in travel hubs - a key part of its growth strategy, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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Analysis & InsightHidden fees: ‘Too many brands are doing things from the spreadsheet but not the heart’
From dim sum chain Ping Pong to payment app Sunday, consumer frustration at ‘hidden charges’ in restaurants has been palpable – and hospitality leaders should be cautious of the resultant fatigue, industry commentators tell MCA
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NewsRevolution Bars yet to receive suitable offer
The Revolution and Peach Pubs operator continues to explore the formal sales process alongside other strategic options that would deliver a financial return to shareholders
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NewsMarston’s outperforms market
Like-for-like sales growth stood at 7.3% in H1 2024, with pub operating profit growing 22% for the 1,395-strong pub operator
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NewsGreggs reports strong progress across channels
Delivery sales, evening trade, and participation in the Greggs app all supported transaction volume growth, with total sales of £693m in the first 19 weeks of 2024
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘People haven’t abandoned eating out’
The Neapolitan pizza group’s cover like-for-likes are up on 2019 levels, with both eat-in and delivery sales holding up strongly as it reports record revenue, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA
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NewsAdnams sees 11% sales uplift
The Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator attributed growth to increasing volumes in beer and spirits, with a strong contribution from both its on-trade and off-trade business