All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 76
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InterviewsGrowth Kitchen to start building outside London
The satellite kitchen network is aiming to triple its estate before moving to other major cities, and diversifying its brand portfolio, co-founder Máté Kun tells MCA
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InterviewsPizza Hut: ‘The power and resilience of the brand will continue’
As the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary in the UK, Pizza Hut UK & Europe CFO Kate Vacovec speaks to MCA about brand evolution, providing a digital-first experience, and tackling Domino’s stronghold in the market
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NewsShaftesbury Capital reports hospitality sales up on 2019
The West End landlord said its retail, hospitality, and leisure customers have reported sales 13% above 2019 on a like-for-like basis
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Analysis & InsightFood and drink price inflation jumps back to 21.4%
Inflation in the foodservice sector unexpectedly rose to 21.4% in April after dipping below 20% in March, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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NewsUK economy returns to growth in April
The economy grew 0.2% in April after contracting 0.3% in March, helped by strong trading in restaurants, pubs, and bars
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Analysis & InsightOne-third of customers willing to pay more for sustainable choices, report finds
According to research by CGA and Nutritics, sustainability is a bigger driver for casual dining customers and those aged 18-34
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NewsF1 Arcade closes £30m investment round
The Formula 1 simulator racing concept has announced plans to open more than 30 locations globally by the end of 2027
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NewsSRA launches new platform to standardise sustainability within hospitality
The Sustainable Restaurant Association has launched the Food Made Good Sustainability Standard, a globally accessible platform in response to the universal scale of food system issues
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NewsUber Eats: ‘Our partnerships are key in leveraging our global scale’
Uber Eats is developing a targeted approach to sustainability initiatives, UK general manager Matthew Price tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightInclusive policies demanded by consumers, new survey shows
Nearly two-thirds of consumers think a venue’s equity, diversity, and inclusion policy is important, according to UKHospitality and CGA
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NewsEG Group reports uptick in foodservice sales
Its Q1 trading update, ahead of the recently announced sale of EG UK&I to Asda, saw foodservice sales up 15% year-on-year
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NewsMegan’s appoints director of operations
Bridget Lambert, previously of the Livelyhood Pub Group and ETM Group, has joined the London neighbourhood restaurant chain
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NewsZia Lucia plans UK rollout
The London-based pizza chain, which operates 10 neighbourhood restaurants, has appointed Savills as it looks to roll out nationally
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Brightside, Bancone, Proud Mary and more
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InterviewsChopstix: ‘We haven’t come across a format that doesn't work for us’
MD Jon Lake speaks to MCA about proving the brand’s versatility, recovering like-for-like growth across its estate, and expanding brand awareness with the Chozen acquisition
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Analysis & InsightMarston’s comes out on top in PCA survey
The Pubs Code Adjudicator survey of 1,206 tenants saw Marston’s come out as the top performing pubco in terms of its relationships with tenants
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Analysis & InsightNearly half of consumers prioritise affordability
The EY UK Future Consumer Index found that affordability is at the top of consumers’ minds, with 43% saying it is a key decision when making a purchase
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NewsChopstix opens first airport site
The Asian QSR concept has opened at London Luton Airport, marking a strategic step in its expansion plans to strengthen its position in travel hubs
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InterviewsHarts Group: ‘You don’t mess with something that works’
CEO Sam Hart speaks to MCA about nurturing Barrafina, Parrillan, and El Pastor, dipping into the pub sector, and where the group might go next
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Analysis & InsightPubs & bars see welcome boost from long weekends
The category was up 6.4% year-on-year in May 2023, while restaurants were down 5.3%, according to Barclaycard