All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 68
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NewsDöner 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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NewsFulham 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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InterviewsCreams: ‘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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NewsJust 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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NewsLiberation 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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NewsBig 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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NewsCost 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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NewsWetherspoon hits back against ‘ongoing decline’ claim
The pubco characterised the statement as ’absurd’ after a TimeOut article claimed the company is in ‘ongoing decline’
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NewsMcDonald’s UK increases market share in breakfast
Expanding Saver meal deals and enhancing the value proposition has driven growth in an earlier day part, while the UK also continues to build on success in the chicken category, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski
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InterviewsMcWin: ‘It’s about looking for great opportunities’
Harry Goss, partner at the sector specialist investment firm, speaks to MCA about the Sticks’n’Sushi acquisition, the demand for value across price points, managing a resilient portfolio, and why the investment strategy is all about well-run businesses
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NewsStrong UK debut for Blank Street
The specialty coffee chain reported £1.8m turnover for its first six months in the UK, with plans to expand its offer and launch a subscription program
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InterviewsBoojum: ‘We’re confident the brand will resonate’
Founder David Maxwell speaks to MCA about the underpenetrated Mexican fast casual category and having a great partner in Azzurri Group as Boojum gears up for UK expansion
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NewsThe Alchemist receives £15m loan from OakNorth
The loan will support the rollout of new sites and refinance existing debt, as the cocktail bar group looks to open 10 new sites over the next three year
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars poised for further growth
The London-based pub and dining group reported a 17% increase in like-for-like sales, having doubled the size of its business over the past two years
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NewsGreg and Marie Marchand to close Frenchie
The duo will close their Covent Garden site after eight years, citing increasingly challenging trading conditions in London
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NewsBrighton Pier Group to sell Coalition nightclub
The seafront nightclub will be sold as part of a simplification process to reduce the number of companies in Brighton Pier Group’s bars division
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NewsMcWin: ‘The restaurant sector is remarkably resilient’
The private equity firm, which yesterday announced is acquisition of restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi, said the deal has been ‘years in the making’
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NewsVarious Eateries reports 12% revenue growth
The Coppa Club operator has reported a resilient performance in the year ended October 2023, with plans to open up to 10 Noci and three Coppa Club sites
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘We’re trying to build a long-term, sustainable business’
Chief people officer Andrew Bush speaks to MCA about the pubco’s transformative journey in a finalist profile for the Diversity Award at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsProper Pubs to launch first mid-market offer
The community operator division of Admiral Taverns will launch a new concept that entails a coffee offering, along with snacks, craft lager, and an extensive wine list