All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 48
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NewsBlack Sheep expands presence in Scotland
The coffee shop chain has opened on Edinburgh’s Lothian Road with new franchisee Usman Raiz, following franchise agreements to grow its footprint in Scotland as well as Northern Ireland
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sales fall 1.3% in January
The figure is the CGA RSM Tracker’s lowest since April 2024, and only the second month of negative trading since early 2022, attributed to a post-Christmas squeeze on spend and widespread participation in Dry January
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NewsBonchon on the lookout for franchise partners
The Korean fried chicken concept, which operates more than 455 sites worldwide, is seeking franchisees to bring the brand to the UK
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NewsCornish Bakery to add six new locations
The 66-strong independent bakery chain is building on a year of record-breaking results in 2024, which saw it achieve a 26% rise in sales
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Analysis & InsightBodean’s looks to reignite American BBQ trend
The London-based, Kansas-inspired restaurant concept is looking to fire up interest in smokehouse cuisine with a revamped menu and the appointment of meat guru Richard Turner
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NewsHeineken to reduce strength of Sol lager
The Dutch brewer will reduce the strength of the drink from 4.2% ABV to 3.4%, paying a lower duty band on the product
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Analysis & InsightProsus likely to have appetite for more UK businesses
Analysts noted Deliveroo shares have risen sharply since Just Eat confirmed it has agreed to a takeover by the Dutch investment group
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NewsJoe & the Juice UK delivers £77m turnover
The Denmark-founded juice and food to go chain said revenue growth was driven by an increase in same-store sales, particularly delivery turnover, which doubled in 2023
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NewsCity Restaurants Group acquires Detroit pizza concept
The parent company behind Afrikana and Mowchi is seeking franchise partners for Crave, the latest addition to its portfolio
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Analysis & InsightHow drinks are the focus of innovation in QSR
Launches like KFC’s Kwench and McDonald’s CosMc’s underscore how beverages are more than just add-ons, but a core strategy for driving growth, differentiation, and customer engagement
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsKFC to relocate corporate HQ from Kentucky to Texas
Parent company Yum! Brands said the move would position the group for sustainable growth, albeit Kentucky politicians called on the company to rethink its decision
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures serve as ‘stark warning’
CEO Kate Nicholls warned venues will be forced to put up prices further, calling on the government to delay its “regressive changes” to employer NICs
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NewsSubway launches new ‘spudway’ range
The sandwich giant is trialling a new range of jacket potatoes, freshly made in-store daily, with toppings including cheese, beans, bacon, tuna, and chicken tikka
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Analysis & InsightInnovation spotlight: Riffs on the Sunday roast
The sacred Sunday classic popular in British restaurants and pubs is finding its way onto the menus at Indian, Caribbean, and tapas concepts. MCA explores innovative new twists on the roast dinner
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NewsGail’s algorithm helps pinpoint postcodes for expansion
Co-founder Tom Molnar revealed the system has compiled eight years of information on details like churches, schools, and tube stations in a neighourhood
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NewsUber accuses DoorDash of anticompetitive practices
Uber has filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court, claiming DoorDash coerces restaurants into using the platform as their sole provider
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News300 pubs closed for good last year, BBPA finds
New figures found that around six pubs shuttered every week in 2024, with the trade body calling for government action to prevent “completely avoidable” closures
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InterviewsLane7: ‘We’re looking to grow all three brands’
The experiential leisure operator will open a further seven sites this year, with plans to expand the Gutterball and Level X concepts as well
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Analysis & InsightCoffee and cocoa prices to stay elevated
Hot drinks are an important driver of sales and profits, but record commodity prices will keep costs high for the foreseeable future, Lynx Purchasing warns