All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 35
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NewsUber Eats launches healthy eating pilot
The pilot will involve six Birmingham restaurants - which have worked with the British Nutrition Foundation - to develop healthier alternatives to popular menu items
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NewsMcDonald’s sees global comparable sales drop
The 1% decline was driven by negative comparable sales across all three segments in Q2 2024, reflecting a drop in demand in China and the impact of the Middle East war
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NewsParogon Group looks to further growth
The Staffordshire-based pub and restaurant operator reported total sales of £24m in FY24, a 10.9% increase compared to 2023
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NewsNew ops director at Popeyes
Gwion Iwan, formerly of Prezzo, Punch, and Whitbread, has been appointed operations director as the chicken concept looks to 40-50 openings per year
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NewsTortilla promotes Stephen Clark to COO
Clark joined the group as operations director in 2022 and has since led the opening of 17 stores
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InterviewsEL&N looks to double estate
The 35-strong London-based boutique café group is to launch in a number of new markets, with a focus on travel hubs
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InterviewsWingstop’s Chris Sherriff on giving people a reason to come back
In his first interview since taking on the role of co-CEO, Sherriff speaks to MCA about delivering a 60% like-for-like uplift, driving repeat business, and working towards the 200-site mark
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InterviewsJW Lees: ‘Our brands are well positioned’
The brewer and pub operator is well placed to take advantage as confidence returns to the marketplace, MD William Lees-Jones tells MCA
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NewsKrispy Kreme sells majority stake in Insomnia Cookies
Verlinvest and Minstral Equity Partners have taken majority ownership as the dessert concept looks to continue expanding in the UK
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NewsSector questions PCA ability to enforce code
Attendees at the annual Tied Tenants Survey event questioned why some tenants fall within and others outside the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s remit
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Analysis & InsightThe rise and fall of Pret’s coffee subscription
From students to bankers, Pret loyalists to more fickle coffee drinkers, Pret’s innovative original coffee subscription offered real value for money. Now the end of the five drinks a day deal marks a significant downgrade to the offer
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Analysis & InsightFinancial distress rises among hospitality businesses
Financial distress rose particularly rapidly in the hotels and accommodation sector (+20.1%) and bars and restaurants (+12.2%) in Q2
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NewsSecond Cup seeks to revive UK estate
The Canadian coffee chain, which used to operate 11 sites in the UK, is seeking a master franchise partner to rebuild its presence
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NewsMorgan Davies joins The Padel Group
The Barburrito founder has been appointed as a non-executive director as the Cheshire-based group looks to expand further into padel courts
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NewsJW Lees reports another record year
The brewer and pub operator has announced revenues of £96.8m, with a view to invest in its existing estate while proactively seeking new opportunities
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NewsRoadchef returns to profit
The motorway services operator is looking to increase the diversity of its offer and has expanded its partnership with Coco di Mama, while opening new McDonald’s drive-thrus
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NewsMarston’s tops PCA survey for second consecutive year
Tenants were the most satisfied with their relationship with Marston’s, Admiral, and Greene King, whereas Stonegate tenants were the least satisfied
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InterviewsClive Watson on how to win in pubs
Speaking at MCA’s Pub Conference, the entrepreneur discusses how the sector has changed over his 34-year career, his most recent triumph with City Pub Company, and his advice for up-and-coming operators looking to make it big
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NewsGreggs unveils plans for new distribution centre
The initiative is part of Greggs’ strategic growth plan, which set out ambitious expansion targets requiring investment in supply chain capacity
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NewsWetherspoon hits back against TUC claims
Chairman Tim Martin defended the company against allegations of ’low-paid, insecure’ employment from Trades Union Congress chief Paul Nowak