All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 85
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NewsStrikes could cost hospitality as much as £600m
According to UKHospitality, London venues could lose £69m as a result of tube strikes, while rail strikes could cause £600m in lost sales across the country
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Analysis & InsightCafés and pubs are expanding delivery
Pubs, bars, coffee shops, and bakeries have all increased their delivery availability, with delivery-focused pizza specialists seeing declining market share as a result
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InterviewsJamie Oliver eyes 50-60 restaurants in India
MCA speaks to Jasper Reid, MD for master franchisee Dolomite Restaurants, about trebling the celebrity chef’s footprint in India and analyses its potential for success
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NewsSessions to launch in Manchester
The growth platform will launch its second landmark venue, following Brighton’s Shelter Hall, in Manchester’s St John’s Development in early 2024
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NewsNightcap reports resilience in face of rail strikes
The late-night operator saw a 5.8% lfl decrease against H1 FY22, attributed to strike action, and reported revenue of £23.5m for H1 FY23
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InterviewsDomino’s: ‘A loyalty programme is on the horizon’
The pizza chain is looking to build a loyalty scheme to drive frequency in the UK, director of digital Nick Bamber told delegates at MCA’s Food to Go conference
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InterviewsHornby: ‘Well-run operators have a good future in this country’
In an interview with The Telegraph, TRG CEO Andy Hornby said mid-market restaurants won’t disappear from high streets but will never be as ubiquitous as they once were
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InterviewsCaffè Nero: Waitrose partnership gives insights into coffee loyalty
UK CEO Will Stratton-Morris spoke at MCA’s Food to Go conference last week about how strategic partnerships will be a key driver for the business going forward
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InterviewsRevolution Bars Group: ‘There is reason to be optimistic’
CEO Rob Pitcher speaks to MCA about integration and growth at Peach Pubs and like-for-like recovery in late-night bar sales
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NewsRare Restaurants confirms two closures
The steak restaurant group has confirmed the closure of M in Victoria and Gaucho in Smithfield as it looks to optimise its portfolio, with like-for-like growth at 24%
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NewsOasis threatens to push for removal of TRG boss
The activist investor has called for the Wagamama owner to reduce debt, reduce interest, and resume dividends as it is rumoured to be weighing up a potential sale of its pubs business
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NewsTortilla appoints head of IT
Andrew Brook, who has held senior IT positions at Itsu, Pod, and Wholefoods, will be responsible for evolving the fast casual Mexican concept’s IT strategy
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NewsGreggs sees opportunity for more than 3,000 sites
The food-to-go operator has reported robust like-for-like trading, with total sales of £1,513m in 2022, and looks to grow through both new openings and channels
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NewsRevolution Bars faces headwinds
The group announced £76m in sales for H1 FY23, with transport strikes, declining consumer confidence, record hot weather, and cost inflation impacting profitability
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NewsUKHospitality calls for urgent Ofgem intervention
CEO Kate Nicholls has written to Grant Shapps, the secretary of state for energy security and net zero, calling for suppliers to be taken to task for “unscrupulous behaviour towards hospitality”
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InterviewsZambrero: ‘We see great opportunity in the UK’
As the Mexican QSR concept gears up for its UK rollout following a £143m investment, MCA speaks to UK CEO Emily Teh and analyses its potential for success in the burrito wars
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NewsCosta announces third pay rise in 12 months
Team members across 1,520 company-owned UK stores will see hourly wages increase by 6.1 to 7.3% with effect from 1 April
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InterviewsUrban Greens: ‘We could be on every high street’
As the salad concept gears up to kickstart its London rollout, co-founders Rushil Ramjee and Houman Ashrafzadeh speak to MCA about shaking up the capital’s lunchtime offer
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from the London Shell Co, Sam’s, and Cheatmeals
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NewsGail’s plans to open 10 drive-thrus
The premium bakery chain is on the lookout for sites between 2,000 and 4,000 sq ft as it plans to open 10 drive-thrus this year