All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 66
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Analysis & InsightBarclays forecasts greater shift towards contactless spend
Contactless spending at restaurants fell -2.9% in 2023, compared to -6.7% for overall restaurant spending
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InterviewsSlerp: ‘White label will dominate in the long term’
White label delivery solutions have grown in “leaps and bounds” over the past few years, chief commercial officer Zal Dordi told MCA’s Hostech
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NewsCornish Bakery sees ‘significant’ opportunity for growth
The 56-strong bakery chain reported £23.7m in turnover as it plans to ‘double or triple’ in size
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NewsRed Engine reports £100m sales in 2023
The Flight Club and Electric Shuffle operator saw revenue rise 28% in 2023, with like-for-like revenue growing 10% as it gears up to open eight venues this year
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InterviewsHawksmoor focuses expansion efforts on US
Founder and CEO Will Beckett said the steak restaurant group, which will open in Chicago this year, could ‘probably have a few more’ in the UK but is conscious of saturation
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NewsOodles seeking franchise partners for Southern expansion
The c40-strong Indo-Chinese QSR concept is looking to build its presence in the South and Southwest as well as Scotland
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InterviewsYouMeSushi targeting 150 sites
The handmade sushi concept plans to grow to 40 sites this year, with a target of 150 over five years, head of franchise Tim Circus tells MCA
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NewsUKHospitality: Proposed tipping code reflects ‘variety and complexity’ of sector
The proposed code of practice will enable businesses to reflect the circumstances in which they operate, according to the trade body
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NewsSnowfox Group looks to franchise its 500-strong estate
The group recently opened its 500th UK kiosk across the Yo! Sushi and Panku brands, which have been trading in Tesco and Asda
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NewsDelivery workers planning to strike every Friday
Thousands of delivery riders across Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats are planning to strike from 5-10pm every Friday over pay, according to Metro News
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NewsDanieli Group reports £10m turnover
The Northeast-based group, which operates The Muddler, YOLO, and Destination 1850 brands, said the STACK concept accounted for 31% of turnover until its exit from the group in December 2023
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NewsThe Vurger Co ceases trading
The vegan fast food concept is to shutter its three sites in Brighton, Manchester, and London, citing the ‘perfect storm’ of cost pressures affecting hospitality
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InterviewsBurger King: ‘It’s not just about throwing tech at customers’
The business is building a consistent digital strategy that works across its diverse estate, Tim Love, BKUK director of digital, told MCA’s Hostech
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NewsMary Brown’s Chicken makes UK debut
The QSR concept, which has c300 sites across Canada, opened in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, yesterday, and is on the lookout for franchise partners to expand across the UK
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NewsBrasseria Family exceeds crowdfunding target
The all-day Italian restaurant operators have raised £1.18m from 52 investors to open a third Brasseria restaurant in South Kensington
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NewsNew operations director at Bella Italia
The Big Table Group has appointed Andy Felton, who joins from PizzaExpress, as operations director for Bella Italia
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NewsRedCat Pub Company appoints head of people
Alice Barriball, formerly of Marston’s and Greene King, joins the Rooney Anand-led pub investment vehicle
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InterviewsNightcap sees ‘lot of potential’ for Piano Works
The live entertainment concept, acquired by Nightcap in a deal announced yesterday, ‘sits nicely’ with the existing portfolio and can be expanded across the UK, CEO Sarah Willingham tells MCA
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi secures £22m loan from OakNorth
With the support of McWin and OakNorth Bank, the premium Japanese restaurant group will continue to open new restaurants across the UK
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NewsSalt Bae restaurant reports cost-cutting initiatives
The Nusr-Et steakhouse in London’s Knightsbridge, which charges nearly £700 for its most expensive steak, is making efforts to cut costs due to soaring energy bills