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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 69
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NewsThree Joes confirms site closures
The Neapolitan pizza concept said it had struggled to keep some of its venues viable amid the cost of living crisis, albeit three locations remain open and trading
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NewsPret announces board changes
JAB partner Konrad Meyer has been appointed chairman, succeeding Olivier Goudet, while Pret co-founder Sinclair Beecham rejoins the business
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NewsTortilla looks ahead to improved consumer outlook
The fast casual Mexican group reported a 14% increase in revenue at 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in 2023, with consumer demand expected to further recover later this year
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InterviewsThe Little Door & Co: ‘We like to do things differently’
Jamie Hazeel and Kamran Dehdashti, co-founders of the house party-inspired bar concept, speak to MCA about picking up expansion and defying the late-night sector downturn
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NewsStrong third quarter for Caffè Nero
The coffeehouse chain reported sales growth of 10.5% year-on-year in the UK, with double-digit growth in delivery sales and even stronger growth in the Coffee at Home business
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NewsTrain strikes announced during May Bank Holiday
Staff at 16 train companies will walk out between 7 and 9 May, with an overtime ban in place between 6 and 11 May
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NewsIn pictures: Laine Pub Company’s Butterfly Trail
The pubco and craft brewer has partnered with Pixel Artworks to bring an augmented reality experience to Brighton’s Spiegeltent
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InterviewsIncipio Group: ‘Continual evolution is essential’
With 10 million annual visitors expected at London’s Olympia development, Incipio Group will draw inspiration from existing brands while creating entirely new concepts to cater to a wide range of drinking and dining experiences, CEO Edward Devenport tells MCA
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NewsMac Plumpton joins Leon as MD
Plumpton, formerly of Rosa’s Thai and Tapas Revolution, will succeed Ashley Davis, who stepped up as interim MD after Glenn Edwards’ departure last year
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NewsDeliveroo: ‘More stable but still uncertain’ consumer environment
Order growth in the UK and Ireland remained flat year-on-year, albeit the delivery company reported ongoing signs of stabilisation in consumer behaviour
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NewsWatchHouse launches crowdfunding campaign
The coffeehouse concept reported that trading in Q1 2024 was up 120% compared to 2022, as it encourages investors to support its ambitions for global expansion
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NewsLoungers continues to go from strength to strength
The all-day concept has opened a new site every 10 days so far this year, bringing its estate to 257 as it looks to reach the 600-site mark
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InterviewsChestnut Group: ‘We want to build an iconic collection’
Founder Philip Turner speaks to MCA about achieving 14% like-for-like sales growth, investing in the accommodation business, and “constantly giving people reasons to come back”
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InterviewsTGI Fridays deal ‘pretty huge win’ for both businesses
Speaking after an agreement was announced for Hostmore to acquire the US-based TGI Fridays in a reverse takeover, chairman Stephen Welker tells MCA how the business has not received due credit in the market for its turnaround
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NewsDes Gunewardena to launch Engel and Jang
The restaurateur has revealed details about two distinct concepts - a cocktail bar and Korean-Japanese restaurant - launching in the London Royal Exchange this summer
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NewsHostmore to acquire franchisor TGI Fridays US
The proposed reverse takeover would bring together the casual dining brand’s largest franchisee with its global franchisor for an enterprise value of £177m, with the combined group to be renamed TGI Fridays plc
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘We’ve kept the brand at its purest’
MD Marta Pogroszewska speaks about the premium bakery concept’s approach to scaling nationwide and its appetite for testing new models, as it prepares to open its 131st shop this week
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InterviewsPortobello Pubs: Darwin & Wallace a ‘highly complementary’ acquisition
Chairman Mark Crowther tells MCA the group has already begun harmonising its supply chain and sharing best practice, and is “delighted” to add seven high-volume venues in prime locations under its umbrella
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NewsPopeyes appoints director of acquisitions and estates
Peter Gibson, formerly of Chicken Shop, Flat Iron, and Nando’s, joins the fried chicken chain as it looks to double its estate this year
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NewsBusaba continues to explore expansion opportunities
The Alan Yau-founded Thai restaurant group reported a 2% decline in like-for-like sales, but continues to look at opportunities “closer to London”