All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 76
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NewsVinoteca on brink of insolvency
The wine bar concept has filed for protection from its creditors, in a move that may result in the closure of its five sites across the capital
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NewsDomino’s director steps down
Usman Nabi has stepped down but remains founder and managing partner of Browning West, which continues to be a significant shareholder in Domino’s
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NewsBob Bob Ricard to launch new concept
The group is to open Bébé Bob, a casual restaurant specialising in rotisserie chicken, in Soho next month
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InterviewsWoodhead Restaurant Group takes organic approach to growth
Fresh off its latest opening - 64 Goodge Street in Fitzrovia - the group may open further neighbourhood restaurants in the future, co-owners Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau tell MCA
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NewsTakeaway pints decision termed ‘welcome dose of common sense’
Trade bodies have responded positively to the decision to continue takeaway pints, while calling for tax rules around draught takeaway sales to be relaxed
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NewsNeat Burger returns to expansion trail
Neat Burger has opened two new sites this month, with the plant-based burger brand hinting at further expansion to come
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NewsBubblewrap aims for 25
The dessert concept has secured its fourth site in London’s Fitzrovia, with plans to grow to more than 25 sites in the UK in the next five years
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NewsShaftesbury Capital secures new £200m loan
The landlord has signed an agreement with Aviva Investors for a new 10-year loan, and will consider the inclusion of sustainability-related metrics as part of the agreement
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NewsDeliveroo looking to build ‘durable’ customer value proposition
The strategy for UKI is to improve value perception according to CEO Will Shu, who sees a ‘lot of growth’ ahead for the delivery industry
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NewsUK franchise market stays flat for Krispy Kreme
In its Q2 update, the doughnut chain said its UK franchise market remained flat - despite strong double-digit retail sales growth, according to CEO Mike Tattersfield
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NewsJamie Oliver unveils concept for Catherine Street venue
Jamie Oliver Catherine Street will open this November, showcasing British produce with ’considered yet accessible’ dishes
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NewsCaffè Nero trading at 112% of pre-pandemic levels
Caffè Nero has reported strong like-for-like growth between 1 March and 31 May 2023, with delivery and app sales continuing to grow
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NewsWendy’s aims for 40 in UK
Wendy’s UK business has seen like-for-like sales growth, with the aim of operating c40 sites by the end of the year, according to chief executive Todd Penegor
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NewsLeon focused on growth in home market
The healthy food-to-go chain has seen ‘continual improvement’ in sales throughout 2022 and the first half of 2023, with management confident sales will recover further
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NewsProfitability ahead of expectations for Deliveroo
Deliveroo has reported ‘significant progress’ on profitability and cash flow in H1 2023, with growth in the UK & Ireland outperforming international
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InterviewsMacellaio looks to venture North
Founder Roberto Costa tells MCA the Italian steak restaurant group is looking at further opportunities in Manchester as well as London, while focusing on new launch Fish Game
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NewsSSP extends contract with London City Airport
SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub
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NewsIn pictures: Asian-inspired dining at Sexy Fish Manchester
Caprice Holdings will open its third Sexy Fish in Manchester’s Spinningfields this autumn, offering an opulent dining destination
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NewsNWTC appoints new COO
The Botanist operator has appointed former Cosy Club MD Amber Wood as its new chief operating officer
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NewsRoadchef sees visitor numbers recover
Roadchef saw over 47 million visitors to its services in 2022, while opening a McDonald’s drive-thru and pasta counter with Coco di Mama