All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 84
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NewsBob & Berts targeting 100-site mark
The 30-strong coffee shop chain has lifted its long-term growth target and identified the out-of-town retail park market as a new area for growth in the UK
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NewsHeavenly Desserts set for further expansion
The c50-strong dessert restaurant group has several locations lined up in the UK and Germany, as it looks to open 20 sites per year across Europe
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NewsCoffee#1 sees double-digit sales growth
Iced coffee has established itself as a growth driver for the Nero Group-owned coffee shop chain, which reports £54m in sales as it continues expanding its 118-strong estate
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NewsBurger King, Stonegate and more call for action ahead of Spring Budget
UKHospitality, along with 112 businesses from across the sector, have signed an open letter urging the Chancellor to take action to prevent further business failure
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NewsHarrison unveils Bar Tap at Wembley Stadium
The self-service “frictionless” bar opened for the Carabao Cup final, with a promise to customers of speed and convenience when buying drinks
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NewsKFC releases first ever nutrition progress update
The report, which will be repeated on an annual basis, tracks the steps the fast food giant is taking to improve nutrition and reduce calories and sugar across its menu
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Analysis & InsightOver 500 restaurants closed in Q4 2023
UK restaurant closures hit their highest ever quarterly figure at the end of 2023, with c514 restaurant businesses permanently closing in the final quarter, according to Price Bailey
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NewsBreal rebrands to Keystone Brewing Group
The London-based funding and advisory services group, which acquired businesses including Vinoteca and Black Sheep Brewery last year, is planning to acquire more distressed breweries as part of a plan to grow sales fourfold to £100m by 2028
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NewsBear appoints ops director
Kirsty Rose, formerly of Miller & Carter and Greene King, has joined the coffee shop chain as it looks to grow its estate and ecommerce platform
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Analysis & InsightBarclays forecasts greater shift towards contactless spend
Contactless spending at restaurants fell -2.9% in 2023, compared to -6.7% for overall restaurant spending
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InterviewsSlerp: ‘White label will dominate in the long term’
White label delivery solutions have grown in “leaps and bounds” over the past few years, chief commercial officer Zal Dordi told MCA’s Hostech
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NewsCornish Bakery sees ‘significant’ opportunity for growth
The 56-strong bakery chain reported £23.7m in turnover as it plans to ‘double or triple’ in size
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NewsRed Engine reports £100m sales in 2023
The Flight Club and Electric Shuffle operator saw revenue rise 28% in 2023, with like-for-like revenue growing 10% as it gears up to open eight venues this year
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InterviewsHawksmoor focuses expansion efforts on US
Founder and CEO Will Beckett said the steak restaurant group, which will open in Chicago this year, could ‘probably have a few more’ in the UK but is conscious of saturation
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NewsOodles seeking franchise partners for Southern expansion
The c40-strong Indo-Chinese QSR concept is looking to build its presence in the South and Southwest as well as Scotland
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InterviewsYouMeSushi targeting 150 sites
The handmade sushi concept plans to grow to 40 sites this year, with a target of 150 over five years, head of franchise Tim Circus tells MCA
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NewsUKHospitality: Proposed tipping code reflects ‘variety and complexity’ of sector
The proposed code of practice will enable businesses to reflect the circumstances in which they operate, according to the trade body
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NewsSnowfox Group looks to franchise its 500-strong estate
The group recently opened its 500th UK kiosk across the Yo! Sushi and Panku brands, which have been trading in Tesco and Asda
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NewsDelivery workers planning to strike every Friday
Thousands of delivery riders across Just Eat, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats are planning to strike from 5-10pm every Friday over pay, according to Metro News
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NewsDanieli Group reports £10m turnover
The Northeast-based group, which operates The Muddler, YOLO, and Destination 1850 brands, said the STACK concept accounted for 31% of turnover until its exit from the group in December 2023