All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 48
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NewsChopstix sees ‘huge opportunity’ in travel hubs
The pan-Asian QSR concept has reported £51.6m in turnover for the year as it opens its 18th site with MSA operator Welcome Break
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NewsTasty restructuring plan approved by creditors
The loan and restructuring plan are expected to stabilise the Wildwood and Dim-T operator, while ensuring its transformation to meet new opportunities in FY25
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NewsPopeyes integrates AI tech into drive-thrus
The fried chicken brand has become the first QSR concept in the UK to implement a voice AI solution into drive-thru ordering
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NewsClampdown on zero-hours contracts could have ‘damaging’ consequences
Ahead of the July general election, hospitality bosses have warned that the clampdown could harm investment and scare off workers
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NewsKokoro pauses expansion plans
The Korean-Japanese concept, which operates c60 sites across the UK, has transitioned away from “pursuing aggressive growth” amid cost pressures
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NewsPret shelves plans to open in Israel
The chain had planned to open 40 stores by 2033 as part of a 10-year franchise deal, but has activated the force majeure clause in its deal with Tel Aviv-based Fox Group
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Analysis & InsightP.F. Chang’s offers new twists to familiar favourites
As the Arizona-based brand relaunches its Leicester Square restaurant and looks to expand across the UK, MCA explores the points of differentiation in its offer
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InterviewsLiberation Group: ‘Our growth is hard-earned’
CEO Jonathan Lawson speaks to MCA about double-digit growth in accommodation, prioritising quality over scale, and giving customers a reason to keep coming back, as the pub operator and brewer reports group revenues up 20%
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Analysis & InsightWagamama: ‘We continually strive to push the boundaries’
As the Pan-Asian brand launches its new summer menu, global executive chef Steve Mangleshot speaks to MCA about innovation in casual dining, the trend for conscious eating, and plans to experiment with an experiential offer
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NewsGreene King grows Nest Pubs estate to three
Nest Pubs is the second franchise concept from Greene King Pub Partners, following the success of Hive Pubs, the pubco’s first franchise concept which now operates in over 50 sites
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NewsNightcap passes on opportunity to make offer for Revolution
Nightcap stated today that at no point did it receive legal advice to suggest its non-binding proposal was not capable of being delivered, as Revolution said earlier this week
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InterviewsGerman Doner Kebab: ‘There’s lots of whitespace crying out for a GDK’
The chain plans to open its first drive-thru by early 2025 as it nears the 150-site milestone, while flexing its offer to take advantage of new formats and day parts, CEO Simon Wallis tells MCA
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NewsWagamama to launch in India
The brand has partnered with Travel Food Services to open in Mumbai Airport - its 19th market - with the ambition for expansion in transport hubs across the country
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NewsRobinson’s increases pub partner investment
The Stockport-based family brewer spent £2.3m on its pub partner estate, including three managed investments and an average of just under £200,000 per pub
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News200 Degrees introduces automated coffee units
The Midlands-based operator has entered the market for premium automated coffee machines with the installation of its first Coffee 2GO unit in Nottingham
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Analysis & InsightFive key takeaways from the Hospitality Innovation Day
Multi-site operators such as Burger King UK, Wingstop, and Rosa’s Thai discussed opportunties and challenges in the market, including engaging Gen Z team members, experiential vs transactional service levels, and integrating tech suppliers. MCA was reporting at the inaugural accelerator event run by Jane O’Riordan as part of the Hospitality Sector Council
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NewsGreene King delivers growth across divisions
Greene King has reported a 9% increase in group revenue to £2,375m in 2023, as the pubco continues to invest in strengthening its brands and building a stronger, more sustainable business
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NewsRevolutions Bars rejects proposal from Nightcap
The group confirmed it had received a proposal on 17 May, which it concluded was incapable of being delivered due to material delivery risk
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NewsTory and Labour make pitches to hospitality sector
Hospitality minister Kevin Hollinrake MP and shadow minister for science Chi Onwurah MP seperately addressed business leaders about how they would support the sector in government
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice: ‘We’re far from saturation point in the UK’
The juice and food to go specialist is working towards a goal of growing its global estate to 1,000 stores in the next five years, and sees potential for 300-500 in the UK alone, CEO Thomas Nørøxe tells MCA.