All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 5
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NewsAndy Burnham pledges to cut business rates for hospitality venues
The mayor of Greater Manchester said he would abolish business rates for cafés and cut rates for pubs and music venues by 20% if he becomes prime minister
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Shake Shack, Sticks’n’Sushi, Individual Restaurants, and more
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InterviewsSandwich Sandwich: ‘When we launched in London, it was carnage’
The brand has taken learnings to evolve its strategy as it expands across the UK and internationally, CMO Josh Kleiner told MCA’s Hostech conference
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InterviewsDave’s Hot Chicken: ‘We’re under no illusion there will be a new kid on the high street’
As the UK brand matures, marketing director Keyana Mohammadi acknowledges the hype won’t last forever - but emphasises that longevity and product matter more
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NewsDishoom co-founder Amar Radia partners with Andrew Wong for Chinese pub venture
Radia has teamed up with the two-Michelin-starred chef to launch a ‘grand East London pub and Chinese kitchen’ in Shoreditch later this year
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NewsÉadaoin McDonagh steps down as COO of White Rabbit Projects
McDonagh has also left her role as MD at Lina Stores after more than eight years with the business, where she led multi-brand operations across the UK and international markets
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NewsPunch Pubs acquires another five sites from RedCat
The acquisition follows a recent deal that saw Punch acquire eight sites from RedCat, as the latter focuses on its pubs-with-rooms business
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Analysis & InsightBarclays: ‘The operators who deliver experiences will continue to grow’
A new report delves into the importance of the experience economy, as hospitality & leisure businesses continue to invest and expand their experience-led offerings despite cost pressures
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee seeks franchise partners
The specialty coffee shop operator is searching for franchisees to support further growth in London and the UK, as well as securing new international licensing agreements
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NewsSubway promotes Ahmed Rawi to director of business development, EMEA
Rawi joined the sandwich giant as head of franchise performance in September 2024, with his previous experience including AmRest, Papa Johns, and KellyDeli
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NewsGreene King sees strong early demand ahead of World Cup
Bookings are tracking ahead of the Euros, while the Champions League final on Saturday was the highest-booked club match to date across Greene King’s managed pubs
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NewsMiddleton Enterprises invests in Smash Padel
The padel operator has secured a £1.25m investment from the backer of SushiDog and Fatto a Mano, supporting plans to grow to 20 sites across the UK
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NewsMcDonald’s announces new strategy for restaurants
The fast food giant is looking to “elevate taste and quality”, “unlock better experiences and productivity,” and “redefine hospitality”, CEO Chris Kempczinski has said
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NewsPasta Evangelists lines up three openings this summer
The Barilla Group-backed pasta concept will open two new restaurants in London and its biggest venue so far in Winchester, taking its UK estate to 14 sites
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Analysis & InsightPubs set for World Cup spending boost
Pubgoers are expected to spend £30 on average per visit during the sporting tournament, rising to £36 among millennials and £39.50 among Londoners, according to data from Dojo
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NewsNightcap launches Side Hustle to meet demand for ‘next-gen sports bars’
The late-night operator said its new venue is an “elevated alternative” to functional sports viewing, designed to appeal to a new generation of customers
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InterviewsSticks’n’Sushi: ‘Hospitality is in its infancy when it comes to loyalty’
For the Danish-Japanese restaurant group, loyalty is about rewarding frequency and not only spend, CMO Simon Gaske told MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsTaco Bell gears up to launch Live Más loyalty programme
Speaking at MCA’s Hostech conference, marketing director Lucy Dee described the shift away from a points-based system towards a more experiential platform
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NewsTaco Bell launches first UK travel hub location
The QSR chain has opened at Birmingham New Street in partnership with Compass Group, with further travel hub sites in the pipeline
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NewsPortobello Pub Co secures refinancing with Cynergy Bank
The pub and bar business has secured a new £21.6m debt facility, following a strong year of trading that saw it grow sales and EBITDA