All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 48
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InterviewsThai Leisure Group eyes return to expansion trail
Thai Leisure Group plans to build its Thaikhun and Chaophraya brands, seeing scope for growth in both, MD Ian Leigh tells MCA
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NewsOasis tour could add £1bn boost to economy
Analysts and commentators have predicted the reunion will create a huge positive surge in hospitality
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NewsSeoul Bird launches new kiosk format
The new outpost has opened in Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium as the Korean fried chicken concept also prepares to make its airport debut
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NewsMowgli launches loyalty programme
The Mowgli Club app allows customers to earn £25 off their bill by collecting six stamps, as the Indian restaurant chain continues to expand across the UK
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NewsDavid Coffer dies at 76
Dubbed ‘Mr Leisure’ by the property world, he built Davis Coffer Lyons into the most influential property agency in restaurants, Peter Martin writes in a tribute
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InterviewsBrakspear: ‘We’re seeing more opportunities come into the market’
The 125-strong pub operator looks to add high quality assets to both its tenanted estate and Honeycomb Houses vision, CEO Tom Davies tells MCA
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InterviewsTonkotsu looks to cross 25-site mark
The ramen specialist will continue building its presence in London and nearby cities as it plans to open its 18th location in Bristol, founder Emma Reynolds tells MCA
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NewsBoulebar achieves new sales record
The 13-strong experiential concept, which debuted in London last year, announced £9.9m in net sales in H1 2024
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InterviewsPasta Evangelists rollout ‘defies expectations’
The Barilla-owned fresh pasta business will open in Greenwich, Chiswick, Manchester, and Guildford following the success of its Richmond location, co-founder Finn Lagun tells MCA
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NewsSt John returns to 1994 prices for 30th anniversary
The ‘nose to tail’ Michelin-starred restaurant will serve customer favourites such as the roast bone marrow and parsley salad for just over £4
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NewsJamie Oliver Holdings reports rise in turnover
The group also reported a decrease in profitability due to increased operating expenses following the opening of the Catherine Street restaurant last year
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Shake Shack, Bleecker, Benugo and more
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NewsBoston Tea Party reports sales decline
The 23-strong independent café chain saw a 5% decrease in net sales to £21.7m
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NewsSmashville on the lookout for franchisees
The smash burger concept is targeting forecourts as well as high street locations for expansion through franchising
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK: ‘We still have a lot to learn’
The chain is keen to trial a variety of different formats across its estate, with its recently launched ‘Drive To’ restaurants well received by customers
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InterviewsNQ64 looks for opportunities at home and further afield
The retro arcade bar concept, which operates 12 sites across UK cities, believes there are “many more” opportunities, co-founder Matt Robson tells MCA
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NewsBrewDog to launch in Northern Ireland
The Scottish brewer will open its first bar in the region at Belfast’s Grand Central Station
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NewsASA bans Just Eat advert
Following a complaint, the delivery company argued its Facebook ad featuring McDonald’s burgers was targeted to users over the age of 18
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NewsPasta Evangelists to make transport hub debut
The Barilla-owned fresh pasta concept will open at Manchester Airport as part of plans to roll out 20 pasta bars over the next five years
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NewsMcDonald’s to open 200 restaurants across UK&I
Part of a £1bn investment by the chain and its franchisees, the new stores will be rolled out over the next four years as McDonald’s celebrates 50 years in the UK