All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 68
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NewsFuller’s: Market outperformance driven by growth across areas
The pub operator reported revenue of £188.8m for the half-year to 30 September, with double-digit like-for-like growth across food, drink, and accommodation
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NewsPopeyes appoints people director
Matt Hudson, who spent five years at Wagamama, has joined Popeyes UK as the brand continues its rapid expansion
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NewsSoho House reports continued membership growth
The members’ club now has a total of 110,333 UK members across its Soho House, Soho Friends, and Soho Works concepts
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InterviewsPizzaExpress: ‘It’s about going back to what made it incredible’
CEO Paula Mackenzie discusses how the brand is leveraging its heritage on its business transformation journey at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsAdrian Cook steps down from Costa
Adrian Cook has stepped down as managing director – International for Costa Coffee after two years with the coffee shop chain
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NewsDaniel Thwaites reports ‘solid’ half year performance
Pubs and inns traded well in the six months to 30 September, driven by intervals of good weather and an improved staycation market
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NewsLoungers on track for 34 new sites this year
The all-day operator’s accelerated rollout plan remains firmly on track, with the opening of its first Cosy Club in Oxford as well as three new Lounges
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NewsWagamama actively exploring loyalty programme
The Asian-inspired chain sees tech as a fundamental component of its growth strategy and is looking into a loyalty scheme, CEO Thomas Heier told MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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InterviewsJamie Oliver Group: ‘We’re looking forward to returning to the hospitality scene’
The group is close to £100m in annualised sales as it prepares to open a flagship venue in Covent Garden later this month, global restaurant group director Edward Loftus tells MCA
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NewsSnowfox opens its 500th kiosk in UK
The group has opened 500 kiosks under its Yo!, Panku, and Mai Taiko brands, and plans to continue its rollout throughout next year
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NewsDiageo updates medium term guidance
While growth continues to be strong in Europe, Diageo cited a weaker performance outlook in Latin America and the Caribbean
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NewsKrispy Kreme: UK pricing and cost control drives EBITDA
Krispy Kreme has reported Q3 2023 results, with international adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in part driven by initiatives in its UK estate
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NewsMcDonald’s UK boss summoned for questioning over staff allegations
The Business & Trade Committee has summoned Alistair Macrow as the BBC reveals a further 160 allegations of staff mistreatment in McDonald’s UK stores
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InterviewsD&D London: ‘If you get it right, you’ll survive and thrive’
Chief advancement officer Simon Wilkinson speaks to MCA about enhancing the existing estate, returning to the expansion trail, and taking the bar and restaurant group back to its heights
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InterviewsWetherspoon: ‘The older generation is back’
The pub operator, which reported like-for-like growth of 9.5%, expects a pattern of improved trading to continue, chairman Tim Martin tells MCA
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NewsKing’s Speech criticised for lack of support
UKHospitality continues to campaign for extended business rates relief, while CAMRA said the agenda ignored pubs
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NewsPatisserie Valerie fraud trial set for 2026
Four former employees will face trial in March 2026, some eight years after the accounting crisis that caused the collapse of the chain in 2019
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Analysis & InsightPub spend stays up through October
Card spending on pubs, bars, and clubs rose 5.9% year-on-year in October, boosted by the Rugby World Cup, while restaurants were down 10.3%
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NewsRevolution sees nationwide scope to expand Peach Pubs
The group is focusing on premiumisation, optimising outdoor spaces, and marginal gains on sales, according to CEO Rob Pitcher
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NewsDigital evolution drives higher spend for Burger King
Burger King UK has seen both net restaurant and comparable sales growth in Q3 2023, with completed remodels driving uplifts and returns ahead of expectations in key markets, according to Restaurant Brands International chief executive Josh Kobza