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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 79
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NewsHome Office visa plans could be ‘nail in the coffin’ for hospitality
Many in the sector feel that new government policies to cut migration prioritise political calculation over economic realism, The Guardian reports
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NewsMarlowe’s Burger makes MD appointment
The five-strong burger takeaway chain has appointed Carl Traill, formerly of Miss Millie’s, Burger King UK, and Punch Taverns, as MD
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NewsBoxpark reports its best ever December
The group reported an 108% increase in corporate bookings, while like-for-like sales were ahead 22% and beat revenue from football screenings in December 2022
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InterviewsFulham Shore: ‘We’re a long, long way from oversaturated’
CEO Marcel Khan, who took the helm at the Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator last week, speaks to MCA about dialling up expansion, being part of the ‘better pizza’ movement, and how with huge investment comes huge responsibility
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Analysis & InsightPub sector continues to demonstrate resilience
Christie & Co has predicted an uptick in M&A activity for the pub sector in the year ahead, as funding becomes less difficult and private equity returns to the market
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NewsD&D London: Diverse portfolio shows ‘remarkable resilience’
Compared to the 2022 festive season, the group experienced “healthy growth” in overall revenue and EBITDA, both of which exceeded the prior year and budget
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NewsInnovation drives success for The Alchemist
The bar operator reported £59.4m in revenue as it continues to focus on new openings in the UK and overseas, while expanding further in the retail space
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NewsWhitbread F&B sales up 6%
Total F&B sales stood at £582.9m in the year to date for the Beefeater operator, with like-for-likes up 6% as the category continues to “perform well”
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NewsArc Inspirations toasts record December
The premium bar operator reported like-for-like sales in December 2023 were up 19.9% compared to 2022, as it prepares to debut in Edinburgh while eyeing launches in London, Cardiff, and Liverpool this year
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We’re the value player and will continue to be’
The retailer is in the ‘exploratory’ stages of considering international expansion, albeit its plans for upwards of 3,000 shops are focused solely on the UK, according to CEO Roisin Currie
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NewsBoparan sees ‘significant potential’ for Slim Chickens
The group also said its brands Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Giraffe, and Carluccio’s all offer long-term growth potential, with GBK and Slim Chickens reporting £49.5m in revenue
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InterviewsJW Lees looks to scale accommodation business
The Manchester-based family brewer and pub operator enjoyed a strong festive season as it focuses on adding rooms while acquiring new sites, MD William Lees-Jones tells MCA
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NewsWahaca returns to expansion trail
The Mexican-inspired group will open its 14th restaurant and first since 2018 in London’s Paddington Square in April 2024
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InterviewsCrêpeaffaire targeting 100-site mark
The crêpe specialist is targeting up to 350 sites in the next five years, including 100 in the UK as it continues its national and international rollout, founder Daniel Spinath tells MCA
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NewsHannah Berry joins MJMK Restaurants
After six months at Azumi Restaurant Group, Berry has been appointed marketing director for the Casa do Frango operator
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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee trading ‘exceeding all expectations’
The coffee shop operator plans to double down on UK growth this year through franchising, while launching in the US and UAE this quarter, co-founder Gabriel Shohet tells MCA
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InterviewsPublicans brace for Dry January
Wetherspoon chairman Sir Tim Martin has said that Dry January is turning into a “minor cult,” while UKH CEO Kate Nicholls has encouraged people to support their local hospitality businesses
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NewsGong cha targets 300 sites in Middle East
The bubble tea concept has signed a master franchise agreement with Shahia Foods Group as the latest step in its international expansion strategy
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Analysis & InsightDecember sales up 11% year-on-year
Sales were up 14.2% in London, while areas outside London saw 10.5% year-on-year growth, according to data from S4labour
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NewsAmber Taverns reports strong festive trading
The wet-led pub operator, which is targeting an estate of 185 by the end of the year, has seen like-for-like sales up 20% over the holiday season