All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 77
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InterviewsWhite Rabbit: ‘Our pipeline in the UK proves we’re here for good’
As the specialist incubator and investment vehicle prepares to launch a range of F&B concepts in Lisbon, it continues to push forward with expansion in the UK - with a regional debut for Lina Stores on the cards, CEO Chris Miller tells MCA
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NewsLiberation Group to launch new premium offering
Butcombe Boutique Inns aims to provide a unique, personalised, home-from-home stay in some of the UK’s most desirable locations
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Analysis & InsightHidden fees: ‘Too many brands are doing things from the spreadsheet but not the heart’
From dim sum chain Ping Pong to payment app Sunday, consumer frustration at ‘hidden charges’ in restaurants has been palpable – and hospitality leaders should be cautious of the resultant fatigue, industry commentators tell MCA
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InterviewsGreggs sees ‘compelling opportunities’ to build travel hub presence
Despite launches in key airports and train stations across the country, the retailer remains underrepresented in travel hubs - a key part of its growth strategy, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsRevolution Bars yet to receive suitable offer
The Revolution and Peach Pubs operator continues to explore the formal sales process alongside other strategic options that would deliver a financial return to shareholders
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NewsMarston’s outperforms market
Like-for-like sales growth stood at 7.3% in H1 2024, with pub operating profit growing 22% for the 1,395-strong pub operator
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NewsGreggs reports strong progress across channels
Delivery sales, evening trade, and participation in the Greggs app all supported transaction volume growth, with total sales of £693m in the first 19 weeks of 2024
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘People haven’t abandoned eating out’
The Neapolitan pizza group’s cover like-for-likes are up on 2019 levels, with both eat-in and delivery sales holding up strongly as it reports record revenue, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA
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NewsAdnams sees 11% sales uplift
The Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator attributed growth to increasing volumes in beer and spirits, with a strong contribution from both its on-trade and off-trade business
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NewsTurnover rises 21% for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
As the group prepares to make its biggest hospitality investment yet at 22 Bishopsgate, it reported 12 months of positive like-for-like sales in the year to August 2023
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NewsRudy’s Pizza eyes North East cluster
Mission Mars has identified a site in Newcastle for the Neapolitan pizzeria concept as it looks to build the brand’s presence, by deploying a cluster strategy in underrepresented areas
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InterviewsPunch Pubs sees ‘more stable’ operating environment
This has resulted in strong EBITDA growth in Q2 2024, with more to come, according to CEO Clive Chesser and CFO Steve Dando
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NewsPizzaExpress to make airport debut at Gatwick
PizzaExpress will open its first UK airport restaurant at London’s Gatwick on 20 May, serving a breakfast offer exclusive to the new site
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NewsNew head of growth at Pasta Evangelists
Axel Bret joins from Starbucks, after MCA revealed late last year that the direct-to-consumer business will begin rolling out customer-facing pasta bars across London
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NewsKrispy Kreme sees fall in UK volumes
Lower volumes more than offset strong sales in Canada and Mexico, leading to a decline of 50 basis points in adjusted EBITDA margins for the international segment
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InterviewsMission Mars sees potential for 50 Albert’s Schenke venues
The operator has been focused on Rudy’s Pizza and Albert’s Schloss in recent years - with the latter to soon make its London debut - but its Bavarian tavern concept has just as much potential for growth, CEO Roy Ellis tells MCA
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NewsGordon Ramsay announces largest hospitality investment yet
The chef will open five culinary outlets at 22 Bishopsgate, including Lucky Cat, Chef’s Table, and Bread Street Kitchen, which are set to be London’s highest restaurants
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NewsDishoom confirms two further Permit Room openings
The drinks-led concept will open in Oxford and Cambridge this year, offering unique cocktails and a range of ‘drinking food’
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NewsWatchHouse exceeds crowdfunding target by 723%
The specialty coffee concept has closed its crowdfunding round after raising £7.2m from 1,432 investors, exceeding its target of £1m
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NewsExperiential offer drives robust growth for XP Factory
Like-for-like sales were more than 11% up for both the Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar brands, with the group reporting turnover of £57.8m