All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 5
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Analysis & InsightWasabi brings Omakase to the high street
The new Omakase box is a to-go meal consisting of seven courses, designed to offer customers a tasting menu experience in a convenient format
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NewsKFC UK plans £1.5bn investment
The QSR giant said it has ambitions to become the ‘fastest growing restaurant brand for the next generation’, with plans to open a further 500 sites over the next decade
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NewsWhitbread confirms Christine Hodgson as chair
Hodgson, who is also chair of Severn Trent, replaces Adam Crozier, who will step down as chair and retire from the board on 1 September
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NewsDomino’s appoints new NED
Robyn Perriss joins the pizza group as an independent non-executive director, with Elias Diaz Sese stepping down from his position
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NewsCaptain D’s appoints UK MD ahead of Kent launch
The Nashville-headquartered seafood chain operates over 500 sites in the US and recently signed a 20-unit franchise agreement for the UK
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NewsKnoops amps up international expansion
The drinking chocolate concept, which operates 26 sites in the UK, is set to make its US debut, with further expansion planned in the Middle East and China
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InterviewsMartin Williams: ‘There is appetite for investment and growth’
The Evolv Collection CEO said he’s keen to expand brands like Bluebird, Sartoria, and Chop House, owing to resilient demand for aspirational but affordable premium dining experiences
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Analysis & InsightEating out market forecast to grow to £101bn
The growth is being driven by those on the highest incomes, with a widening gap in spending power among different income brackets, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsHospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Popeyes, Wingstop, Butcombe Group, and Parogon Group were among the hospitality operators recognised for their people culture
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘Tech is a massive part of our journey’
CEO Andy Naylor discusses the fast casual Mexican-inspired chain’s partnership with food robotics company Kaikaku at MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures ‘unsurprising’ given pressure on businesses
The government must look to bring down costs and it’s critical the Bank of England meets market expectations to lower interest rates, says CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: Like-for-likes outperform market
The pub and restaurant operator reported like-for-like sales growth of 4.3% in its half-year results, with total revenue of £1,454m
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NewsFive Guys announces first airport location at Heathrow
The burger brand will open in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 later this year, offering a daytime and breakfast menu in a store with exclusive travel-friendly elements
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘There’s more potential for this business’
Investments into its F&B offer, tech, loyalty, and brand identity have helped drive a turnaround in sales in 2024, CEO Andy Naylor tells MCA
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InterviewsGreggs sees improving picture but maintains cautious outlook
The bakery chain has seen an improving sales trend in recent weeks, but volumes remain “slightly down” as consumer confidence dipped in early 2025, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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InterviewsYolk: ‘We want to broaden our horizons’
Founder Nick Philpot speaks to MCA about a new direction for the 10-strong concept, which recently unveiled a rebrand as it seeks to cement itself in neighbourhoods and outside London
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NewsTOCA secures $35m in new funding
The sports entertainment and training concept seeks to fuel its international growth and expand its football training technology, with a third UK site to open in Westfield London
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NewsThe Restaurant Group acquires 10 pubs from Oakman
The Wagamama operator is committed to growing its Brunning & Price pubs business, with the Oakman pubs representing a significant strategic opportunity
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NewsComptoir Group revenues up 10%
The operator of Lebanese and Middle Eastern-inspired restaurants reported revenue of £34.6m in 2024, with a 2% uplift in like-for-likes
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NewsPret: Price rises across the sector are ‘inevitable’
MD Clare Clough said wage inflation is having a “significant impact” on the coffee and food to go chain, which is trying to offset or mitigate costs as much as possible