All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 4
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NewsYoung’s pushes ahead with sector-leading growth
Like-for-like revenue growth stood at 5.7% in the year to 31 March, and 8% in the past nine weeks, with the pub company reporting total revenue of £485.8m
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Analysis & InsightGrowth in discretionary purchases outpaces essential spend
The overall hospitality and leisure sector has remained in positive growth since 2021, according to Barclays’ 10 Years of Spend report
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NewsDeliveroo pilots drone delivery in Dublin
The delivery company aims to expand the service to more restaurants and launch grocery and retail deliveries within the next six months
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NewsIn pictures: First look at Electric Shuffle King’s Cross
The new outpost for the experiential brand opens this Friday, with Red Engine planning to open up to 10 new venues per year
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NewsCaffè Nero UK’s Will Stratton-Morris steps down from CEO role
Stratton-Morris has taken up a new group role as chief business development officer, with the search for a new CEO underway
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NewsPunch Pubs completes £640m refinancing
The pub company, which operates c.1,264 sites, has extended its bond financing to December 2030 while increasing the bond from £600m to £640m.
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Analysis & InsightRecession indicator? How the humble spud made its way to the high street
As KFC launches a limited edition jacket potato this week, and Subway reports “exceptional” demand for its new ‘Spudway’ range, MCA explores this new intersection where comfort food meets customisation
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NewsEL&N introduces new fine dining concept in Beirut
The boutique café group, which operates 13 outposts across the UK, has launched its new concept - House of EL&N - in Lebanon
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken confirms Roark Capital acquisition
The private equity firm behind Subway and Dunkin’ was rumoured to have signed a deal valuing the chicken chain at $1bn
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NewsThe biggest collaborations in food to go this summer
Brands including Ole & Steen, The Salad Project, Dishoom, Wahaca and Knoops have teamed up to offer some innovative takes on warm weather classics
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NewsJoe & the Juice experiments with new ‘concept store’
The brand has launched House 11 in its home market of Copenhagen, encompassing a gym, sauna, and courtyard alongside the juice bar
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Analysis & InsightWagamama drops fresh new summer menu
The new range is designed to cater to a variety of dining needs, and centred on eating out trends including personalisation, freshness, and health
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Analysis & InsightHow Stonegate navigates challenging trading periods using MiXR
The app and media network has helped the pub group drive sales and frequency during quieter periods, through personalised and more effective communications
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Analysis & InsightDigital transformation: ‘Show empathy, as change is hard’
Creams Cafe COO Oliver Rodbard took delegates at MCA’s Hostech conference through the challenges behind a tech implementation processes
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NewsPrezzo Italian launches new rewards programme
The new Club Prezzo app offers customers free or member-only pricing on select items, along with other exclusive offers and rewards
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NewsChick’N’Sours shutters London estate
The fried chicken concept has closed its two London restaurants saying the “casual dining model is broken”, but will continue to trade from KERB’s Corner Corner and via a delivery partnership with Sessions
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InterviewsTommy Banks: ‘I’m passionate about saving pubs’
The Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur speaks to MCA about breathing new life into venues through his latest venture, Jeopardy Hospitality
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Analysis & InsightOakNorth Bank: Consumer behaviour demonstrates ‘cautious optimism’
Despite underlying price pressures, the latest Sector Pulse report forecasts selective growth opportunities, particularly within suburban and community-led formats
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NewsMission Mars reports 31% group revenue growth
The Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza operator achieved £92.9m revenue in FY24, with both brands continuing to break records in FY25
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NewsTGI Fridays debuts first breakfast menu
The new ‘Rise & Dine’ range centres on American-style breakfast classics, designed to deliver on flavour while remaining accessible