All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 8
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NewsWetherspoon puts up six pubs for sale
The pub company has jointly appointed CBRE and Savills to handle the six sites identified for disposal across the UK
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NewsEG Group appoints new CFO
Mark Segal will be based in the US, the group’s largest market by revenue, and joins with 35 years of global financial and operational experience
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NewsMarston’s launches new family pub concept
The pub group will refurbish existing sites to include new family-focused spaces, play areas, games, craft activities, confectionary bars, and special events
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NewsPret takes on new lunchtime concepts with ‘Super Plates’ launch
The launch represents a shift further away from the baguettes and club sandwiches synonymous with Pret, as well as a significant upgrade to the brand’s current salad offering
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NewsYO! Sushi launches new grab-and-go concept
The sushi chain has launched YO! To Go at Heathrow Airport, offering fresh sushi platters and protein-rich breakfast options for travellers
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘We’re very much on a growth trajectory’
Speaking at MCA’s Pub Conference, COO Andrew Turner said the Cornish brewer remains fiercely committed to both its brewing heritage and pub estate
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘The future of socialising is changing’
Jodie Tate, MD of Destination Brands and Ventures, told MCA’s Pub Conference that experiential venues will be key investments for the pub company
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InterviewsButcombe Group: ‘Loyalty is driving a disproportionate amount of growth’
More than half of the pub and inn operator’s like-for-like growth was connected to loyalty transactions last year, CEO Jonathan Lawson told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsAuntie Anne’s UK growth boosted by strong like-for-likes
The food to go concept, known for its hand-rolled pretzels, achieved 10% like-for-like growth in 2024 and is pushing to reach 100 sites
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Harry’s, KERB, Greene King, Bloomsbury Leisure Group, and more
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NewsTortilla zeroes in on health in new summer menu
New £5 protein pots and a revamped salad offering are designed to appeal to the health-conscious customer across a wider variety of occasions
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency dips but spend rises
Despite warmer weather, average frequency fell slightly in the four weeks to 8 June, albeit spend per visit rose 6.4% year-on-year, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsHoni Poke acquires Island Poké
The combined businesses operate 45 sites across the UK and Europe, in a strategic move to establish Honi Poke’s position as the UK’s leading poke operator
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Analysis & InsightGreggs shares drop in wake of profit warning
Barclays analyst Richard Taylor cited “concerns of overexpansion,” saying investors are “reasonably questioning whether the scale of the rollout is still appropriate”
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NewsPortobello Pub Company ‘consistently ahead of market peers’
The Zetland-backed, 27-strong pub group said like-for-like growth remains strong in a challenged market, with group revenue of £29m
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars on track to deliver turnover in excess of £100m
As the wider sector saw a 1% dip in May, managing director Chris Hill revealed the pub group achieved growth of 6.2% as it continues to expand its 56-strong estate
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Event NewsParogon Group: ‘We’ve still got growth’
The pub-restaurant operator continues to look for sites that fit its portfolio, but will expand via measured, sustainable growth, co-founder Richard Colclough told MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsWagamama: ‘We’ve been a discovery brand since the beginning’
Chief marketing & commercial officer Emma Colquhoun speaks to MCA about evolving customer preferences, staying relevant to younger generations, and broadening the brand’s appeal across occasions
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NewsGreat British Doner aims for 100 in five years
The new doner concept is actively recruiting franchisees with the aim of providing fresh, quality kebabs at scale
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NewsGreene King reaches milestone of 80 franchise pubs
Four years after launching its franchise pub business, the group said its is committed to growing its footprint, with further openings in the pipeline