All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 59
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News
Tortilla ends partnership with Deliveroo
Tortilla has confirmed Uber Eats and Just Eat as its partners following a review of the brand’s delivery strategy, as part of a wider initiative to drive EBITDA margin and profitability
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Knoops sees record start to 2024
Store revenue for the chocolate drink specialist increased 23% on a like-for-like basis, with FY24 turnover expected to more than double vs FY23
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Former Wear Inns portfolio brought to market
The pub group’s 25 sites, comprising 21 freeholds and four long leaseholds, are on the market after it entered into administration in November 2023
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Heston Blumenthal calls on Companies House to tackle fraud
The chef has called on the register to protect businesses from fake listings, with his Knightsbridge restaurant one of those targeted
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Interviews
M&B: ‘Our strategy is to appeal to different parts of the market’
Mitchells & Butlers has adopted a brand-specific approach to its digital evolution, Richard Whitehouse, director of digital product and transformation, told MCA’s Hostech
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Richard Lewis to step up as RedCat group CEO
The pub investment vehicle has announced Richard Lewis is to become group CEO, following Kevin Charity’s retirement as CEO of the Coaching Inn Group
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Rhubarb Hospitality Collection reports full recovery
The high-end restaurant company, which operates the F&B offer at venues including Royal Albert Hall and Sky Garden, reported £38.1m in turnover for 2022
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Krispy Kreme faces continued pressure on profitability in UK
CEO Josh Charlesworth said the doughnut chain is taking action to improve profitability as it reports lower volumes in the UK in FY23
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Retail and delivery drive growth for Nero Group
In the UK, the Caffè Nero brand reported £200m in sales, representing overall growth of 10.1% between June to November 2023
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Analysis & Insight
Digital evolution drives growth for The Ivy
Group chief technology officer Jon Davis tells MCA’s Hostech conference how members of its Ivy Premier Rewards loyalty scheme are spending £4 more per head, with a 1.6% increase in visits
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Pizza Hut franchisee places 38 sites on market
Nine Food Group is looking to sell 31 high street Pizza Hut delivery stores alongside seven Pizza Hut Express stores
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Bennett and Taylor step down from PizzaExpress
Jo Bennett has left the pizza chain after three years as chief business officer, while Stephen Taylor steps down as chief marketing officer
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Döner Shack to relaunch franchise prospectus
The Berlin-inspired street food concept has revealed its brand transformation, with the launch of a new breakfast offer and in-house delivery service
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Fulham Shore makes MD appointments
Javed Akhtar and Sandro Spahiu have been appointed as managing director for Franco Manca and The Real Greek, respectively
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Interviews
Creams: ‘AI has been a boon’
Speaking at MCA’s Hostech conference, CMO Simran Sablok discussed how the move into AI has helped boost productivity and speed in terms of copywriting and CRM
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Just Eat nominates new CFO
The delivery company has nominated Mayte Oosterveld to succeed Brent Wissink, who will step down in May 2024
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Liberation Group reports record FY turnover
The premium pub operator and brewer saw a record outperformance in the year ended January 2024, with revenue up 22.5% year-on-year to £147m and all divisions in growth
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Big Fang Collective secures £5.5m from ThinCats
The crazy golf operator, which operates six sites under its Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, has expanded its proposition to combine multiple concepts under one roof and has a strong pipeline in place
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Cost pressures impact Pieminister profits
The pie specialist reports it absorbed the majority of cost increases, albeit revenue growth in the retail channel stood at 14% as it looks to reach 100 sites by 2030
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Wetherspoon hits back against ‘ongoing decline’ claim
The pubco characterised the statement as ’absurd’ after a TimeOut article claimed the company is in ‘ongoing decline’