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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 56
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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
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Analysis & InsightPubs deliver 4.9% growth in July
Pubs were hospitality’s strongest performing segment due to the 2024 Euros, while restaurants and bars saw steep declines, according to the CGA RSM tracker
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NewsWingstop UK celebrates 50-site milestone
Following the opening of its 50th site today in Bolton, the group has confirmed at least six further locations planned for the remainder of 2024
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NewsSubway convenes ‘emergency’ meeting with franchisees
Subway reportedly called a virtual conference with its North American franchisees last week amid concerns over declining sales and profitability
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Analysis & InsightHospitality job vacancies record 4.6% drop
Adzuna reports the number of job advertisements in Britain rose 1.1% in July, but dropped in sectors including hospitality and travel
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Analysis & InsightHospitality returns to outlet growth
The sector recorded its first quarter-on-quarter growth in outlets in two years, with a 0.5% increase in licensed premises between March and June 2024, according to CGA and AlixPartners
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NewsImprovement ‘across the board’ for Soho House
CEO Andrew Carnie said the group has seen consistent trends across all major geographies, with average spend per member improving in Q2
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InterviewsBistrot Pierre: ‘We have a great future ahead'
The French restaurant group’s new all-day concept has been well received, along with a return to profitability in FY24, CFO Samantha Gordon tells MCA