All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 6
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NewsHMRC issues new guidance for higher business rates on 'nice pubs'
The Telegraph reports that the HMRC will consider higher valuations for pubs based in “attractive locations” or “character properties”, as well as community-focused venues and premium gastropubs
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NewsSandwich Sandwich collaborates with Heinz on automat experience
Sandwich Sandwich will provide the food offering at the retail giant’s new ‘AutoMayoMat’, set to pop up in Soho, London, next month
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NewsMilburn report is ‘clear-sighted analysis’ of rising employment costs
The trade body warned that the loss of 100,000 hospitality jobs should have been recognised as “the canary in the coal mine,” and recommended the government to unlock job opportunities by reducing the cost of employment
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from La Nouvelle Garde, Bubala, Giraffe, and more
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InterviewsUrban Baristas lines up 10 to 15 further openings for the year
Founder Huw Wardrope tells MCA the specialty coffee chain will ramp up expansion, having secured franchising agreements for more than 50 territories
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NewsCreams announces first international expansion plans
The dessert chain has signed a master franchise agreement to launch in Greece and Cyprus, with the first store expected to open in Athens later this year
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Vagabond, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Professionals at Play, and more
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NewsWetherspoon reveals more details of Shaftesbury Avenue opening
The pubco is set to open Piccadilly Hall - one of its largest venues in central London - following a multimillion-pound investment in partnership with Criterion Capital
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NewsYoung’s: ‘We want to maintain and grow the Cubitt House brand’
CEO Simon Dodd speaks to MCA about prospects for the recently acquired Cubitt House, the upcoming World Cup and Wimbledon tournaments, and delivering another record year
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NewsMitchells & Butlers ‘well placed’ to further grow market share
The pub and restaurant operator has reported revenue of £1,490m for the 28 weeks to 11 April, with 3.3% like-for-like growth during the period
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NewsPizzaExpress carries momentum into FY26
The pizzeria chain delivered like-for-like sales growth of 5% in Q1, plus sales of £112m during a period of “transformation and innovation” for the group
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NewsYoung’s delivers record performance
The premium pub operator has reported revenue of £508.2m for the year ended 30 March, supported by 4.7% like-for-like sales growth after a strong Christmas and excellent spring weather
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NewsNightcap to launch new sports bar concept
The late night operator is planning to launch a sports bar called The Side Hustle in St Paul’s/Bank area, MCA understands
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NewsPuttshack revenues continue to decline
The experiential operator reported turnover of £18.9m for its UK business in 2024, declining from £22.4m in 2023
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Analysis & InsightLynx Purchasing warns of oncoming ‘inflation storm’ for hospitality
A sharp rise in inflation is inevitable as a result of the Middle East war, with meat, fish, and oils among the most impacted categories, according to the hospitality purchasing specialist
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NewsUK contributes heavily to strong half-year sales for SSP Group
H1 2026 revenue stood at £456m in the UK and Ireland, with LFL growth of 8.4% during the period, increasing to 11% in the first six weeks of H2
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NewsBewiched Coffee opens four in two months
The independent coffee shop chain recently opened in Northampton, Olney, Attleborough, and Rugby, with a further three to five sites in the pipeline for 2026
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NewsTortilla pushes ahead with double-digit growth
The fast casual Mexican restaurant group reported like-for-like sales growth of 12% across its UK estate in the 20 weeks ended 17 May, credited to improvements in food quality, branding, and guest experience
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Gordon Ramsay, Jason Atherton, JUNK Burger, HOP Vietnamese, and more
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NewsCreams partners with Mockingbird Raw Press for summer drinks line-up
The dessert cafe chain has collaborated with the premium cold-pressed juice brand in a push to innovate its drinks offer and reach new occasions