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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 44
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NewsEverards delivers strong performance
Turnover increased to £36.2m and was accompanied by a rise in operating profit, albeit the pub operator and brewer warned of ‘material impact’ resulting from the Budget
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Analysis & InsightEating and drinking out market KPIs strengthen
Market penetration increased by 3.5ppts to 59.8% - led by improved consumer confidence as well as a weak comparative period, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsSSP plans India IPO for Travel Food Services
India is a strategically important market for SSP, which intends to build on its market-leading position to capitalise on opportunities in the fast-growing travel market
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NewsBold Street Coffee expands reach with subscription service
The coffee shop chain has launched a new delivery service following the successful opening of its fifth site in Manchester
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NewsSacha Lord to address House of Commons ahead of business rates reform
In a hearing today, the Non-Domestic Ratings Bill Committee will look at the long-term implications of the government’s proposed reforms
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NewsNew food & drink director at Liberation Group
The pub operator and brewer has appointed Alice Bower to the newly created role, in response to success in growing its food offer across the business
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NewsProposed business rates reform will misfire, Colliers warns
The government’s proposed legislation to place further costs on bigger retailers and hospitality businesses will misfire and discourage investment, according to the consultancy
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NewsPizza Hut delivery criticised for gambling promotion
Customers ordering Pizza Hut online were congratulated for having “unlocked up to 300 free spins at your favourite casino”
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NewsJoe & the Juice goes Deliveroo exclusive
The partnership is designed to help the brand remain front of mind across eating occasions, and breakfast in particular, as it looks to open hundreds more stores in the UK
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NewsChuck E Cheese looks to enter UK market
The American chain operates more than 600 locations worldwide and is initially targeting cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, and Bristol
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NewsCaffè Nero expands Waitrose partnership with new coffee shops
Caffè Nero outposts have opened in five Waitrose stores last week, offering coffee made by baristas alongside Waitrose’s food menu
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NewsYoung’s: ‘We’re nowhere near the £10 pint’
Chief executive Simon Dodd told The Times he looks forward to 2025, despite an additional £11m increase in costs following the recent Budget
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NewsDomino’s introduces new Profitability and Growth Framework
The PGF aims to capitalise on long-term growth opportunity for the pizza group and underpins its confidence in targets to achieve in excess of 1,600 stores, delivering £2bn of systems sales by 2028
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Analysis & InsightQSR continues outpacing restaurant market growth
The UK QSR market is forecast to grow value by 3.3% to reach £17bn, underpinned by sustained expansion from the likes of Five Guys, Itsu, and Popeyes.
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NewsStonegate to debut Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom
The group will launch its new concept in Leeds today, having invested over £1m to transform a former Walkabout site into a ‘beer hall for cocktail lovers’
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NewsStarbucks: ‘We’re going to do fewer things better’
Starbucks is pushing forward with its mobile order business as it focuses on wait time optimisation and menu simplification - with the aim of getting customers their coffee in under 30 seconds
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NewsPizzaExpress partners with Ello Group
The pizzeria chain has revived its tie-up to offer another avenue to reach its customers, with tastecard and Gourmet Society reaching four million members across both brands
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Analysis & InsightFresh twists on festive feasting
MCA looks at the restaurant groups breaking the shackles to introduce their own takes on holiday dining, incorporating British traditions with flavours from afar
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InterviewsXP Factory sees more potential than ever
The Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar operator sees more opportunity for growth in the UK than previously assumed, with plans to accelerate expansion to 10-15 new openings per year
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InterviewsPho invests in driving delivery sales
Marketing director Libby Andrews told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that the Vietnamese restaurant group is working to raise brand awareness as it builds its presence around the country