All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 68
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InterviewsPizza Hut: ‘People change and so must we’
Following a recent brand reset, UK MD Nicolas Burquier speaks to MCA about avoiding complacency, catering to changing customer needs, and withstanding the test of time
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InterviewsProfessionals at Play looks to untapped family market
The group formerly known as Roxy Leisure believes the potential for family-focused experiential offers is ‘huge’, COO Colin Sadler tells MCA
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NewsOptimum Group sourcing new Costa sites
The Costa, Kaspa’s, and I am Doner franchisee is planning further openings for its coffee and doner businesses
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NewsDomino’s like-for-likes forecast to move into positive territory
This is expected to be driven by the collaboration with Uber Eats, the £4 lunch menu, faster deliveries, and growth in active app users, according to Peel Hunt
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NewsThe Breakfast Club: ‘Performance bodes well for future expansion’
The group reported £17.8m revenue for FY24, with four new openings and double-digit like-for-like growth in central London
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NewsKFC UK reports sales drop
Parent company Yum! Brands recorded a 3% decline in system sales growth for KFC UK in Q2 2024
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NewsTortilla launches first ever app
Burrito Society will allow customers to collect stamps, unlock rewards, and order ahead at all company-owned sites
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NewsRoxy Leisure rebrands to Professionals at Play
The experiential operator has brought together its concepts under one brand, while also announcing a management restructure and new concept Star Pins
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Analysis & InsightHospitality and leisure continue to benefit from summer of sport
Pubs and bars saw a 4.9% uplift in July, with transactions tripling on the day of the Euros final, according to Barclaycard
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InterviewsDRG’s Café Andaluz to debut in London
Scotland-based Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group (DRG) has a site earmarked in the captal for its seven-strong tapas brand, with an eye on expanding its Sugo Pasta concept in the future
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NewsUKHospitality publishes support hub for businesses impacted by riots
Pasture in Bristol was among the businesses impacted by the disorder, while a video shows rioters in Hull trying to smash their way into a Greggs bakery store
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InterviewsWingstop UK: ‘People want to experience the joy and hype together’
Co-CEO Chris Sherriff speaks to MCA about driving operational excellence, delivering experiences over transactions, and learnings from the brand’s journey in the UK, as the UK business enters into a sales process
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NewsPortobello Pub Co sees ‘clear opportunity’ ahead
The 27-strong premium pub group looks to maintain its current rate of growth, following the recent acquisition of Darwin & Wallace
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NewsWingstop UK initiates sale process
Sky News reports that Goldman Sachs is understood to have begun issuing information about Wingstop UK to third parties in past weeks
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NewsJulian Metcalfe joins Knoops board
The Itsu and Pret founder joins as a non-executive director alongside Alice Avis, as the chocolate specialist also secures EIS approval for a £5m fundraise
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NewsContinued strong performance for Liberation Group
The premium pub operator and brewer saw a like-for-like sales uplift of 6.4% in H1, with growth driven by its food offer, breakfast and brunch trade, and strong occupancy
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NewsPapa Johns appoints Todd Penegor as CEO
Penegor, mot recently president and CEO at Wendy’s, has over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and consumer goods industries
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NewsPunch Pubs: All divisions remain in growth
The Leased and Tenanted, Management Partnership, and Laine divisions all delivered like-for-like growth, with total revenue amounting to £241.5m
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NewsTonkotsu sees like-for-likes up 11%
The ramen bar concept reported turnover of £13.8m in 2023, up from £11.9m in 2022, for its nearly 18 sites as it continues to launch in new cities
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NewsEdinburgh hospitality set for 30% sales uplift
Almost 250,000 people attended the Fringe and other festivals last year, which helped deliver a 30% increase in average daily sales for hospitality venues