All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 84
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NewsHummingbird Bakery steps up expansion
The American bakery chain is planning to open three to five sites this year, with plans to establish its presence further in London, operations manager Simone Tasker tells MCA
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NewsInception Group posts return to profit
The experiential venue operator of Mr Fogg’s and Control Room B saw revenues bounce back to £12.7m in the year to December 2021
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NewsPizza Pilgrims launches ‘Nutelleria’ concept
The London pizzeria chain will launch a £1 espresso bar and Nutella-themed dessert concept at its Kingly Court restaurant later this month
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NewsCoffee#1 to debut inside M25
The coffee chain has announced three new openings to extend its presence in the Southeast and Midlands, with its first launch inside the M25
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InterviewsGiggling Squid: ‘We’re trading way ahead of pre-Covid’
After reporting a turnover of £65.9m for the year to April 2022, trading has stayed resilient through a challenging environment, MD Andy Laurillard tells MCA
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NewsMission Mars continues strong momentum
The Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza operator has reported a 26% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period, attributed to record sales in both brands
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NewsPunch Pubs looks to capitalise on post-pandemic bounceback
The pub operator has rebounded strongly and is looking to maximise profitability and pursue strategic acquisitions
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NewsScoffs Group appoints group operations director
The largest franchisee of Costa Coffee in the UK has appointed Luke Daines as group operations director
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NewsPunch Pubs revenue recovers
The pub operator has reported a revenue of £284.4m and a loss after tax of £3.1m for the year ended 14 August 2022
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InterviewsMcMullen’s: ‘There is a lot to look forward to in 2023’
The 130-strong brewer has built up its proposition post-pandemic, with sales hitting new records over the festive season, joint MD Heydon Mizon tells mMCA
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NewsTortilla stays resilient through 2022
Tortilla has reported group revenue of £57.7m for FY22, with Q4 like-for-like revenue growth 16% up vs FY19 despite challenging trading conditions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Roxy Leisure, Darjeeling Express, and more
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NewsSukho Group reports post-pandemic bounceback
The multibrand restaurant group, comprising Zaap Thai and Sukho Thai, has reported £13.5m in sales for the year ending March 2022
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NewsGreggs: ‘It’s the first time we’ve hit £1.5bn’
Following the announcement of 2022 sales of £1,513m yesterday, CEO Roisin Currie discussed expanding the Greggs offer through drive-thrus and day parts
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NewsChotto Matte appoints global marketing director
The Nikkei concept has appointed Ben Hedley, formerly of Burger & Lobster, as global marketing director
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NewsFamously Proper looks to secure pre-pack deal
The Byron and Mother Clucker owner has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators but is confident it will secure a rescue deal
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NewsGreggs continues robust trading
The food-to-go retailer has reported total sales of £1,513m for the year ended 31 December 2022, up 23% from £1,230m in 2021
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NewsNightcap restructures to operate as single group
Nightcap has announced it will operate as a group rather than three companies – The Cocktail Club, Adventure Bar Group, and Barrio – beginning this month
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Analysis & InsightChristmas trading at pubs remains down on pre-pandemic levels
Key Christmas trading days saw draught beer and cider sales 13.6% down on 2019, according to Oxford Partnership
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NewsAdmiral Taverns turnover boosted by Hawthorn integration
The c1,550-strong pub operator reported turnover of £152.8m following the successful integration of the Hawthorn Community Pub Company