All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 85
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘We are optimistic for the year ahead’
Young’s saw like-for-like sales up 10% last week, with all regions except the West Country up on pre-pandemic levels and central London now its best performing region, CEO Simon Dodd tells MCA
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NewsHGEM acquired by Volaris Group
The guest experience platform will come under the umbrella of catering management company CaterTrax, owned by Toronto-based software group Volaris
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NewsOodles Chinese to scale to 45 sites
The Indo-Chinese QSR concept has opened its 36th site in Walsall, with plans for a further nine locations underway
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NewsPret’s Guy Meakin takes on shops and franchise director role
Clare Clough has returned as MD, with Meakin overseeing shops, franchise, and property
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Turtle Bay, Pizza Pilgrims, Empire Empire, and more
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InterviewsGravity: ‘We’re expecting to see turnover double’
The retail, entertainment, and leisure concept plans to open a further 10 UK sites and expects to see turnover double from 2019 levels, chief growth officer Michael Harrison tells MCA
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NewsSector struggles to absorb stubbornly high food inflation
Food and drink inflation remains at 19.1% despite the drop in CPI to 8.7%, causing concern in the sector over the cost burden
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InterviewsLina Stores to launch own brand coffee and move to all-day offer
With an 80-year legacy behind the brand, MCA speaks to COO Éadaoin McDonagh about Lina’s upcoming sites, making the move into breakfast, and going international
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Analysis & InsightEquity, diversity, & inclusion in hospitality: the way forward
With a long way to go before diversity in boardrooms matches the diversity in the kitchens, MCA speaks to the operators and the experts about advancing inclusion in the workplace
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NewsCanadian concept Pokerrito gears up for UK launch
Doug Williamson, former MD for Esquires Coffee, has said the pan-Asian QSR concept is preparing to open a flagship store in London
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NewsIn pictures: NWTC launches new North Light concept
New World Trading Company has opened a North Light venue in Chester, offering all-day dining and cocktails
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NewsInflation falls to 8.7%
Food and beverage prices continued to rise, seeing an increase of 1.4% between March and April, while restaurants and hotels saw an annual inflation rate of 10.2%
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InterviewsKarak Chaii to open 20 sites per year
The Indian street food concept is on track to reach a 25-strong estate by the end of 2023, with sites opening in Brompton and Tooting this summer, advisor Paolo Peretti tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Kerb, Perch, Gauthier Group, and more
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InterviewsParogon Group: ‘We’re looking at opportunities for the formats we’ve got’
The pub and restaurant operator is looking at two sites for its all-day dining brand Willow, alongside growing its Orange Tree brand, MD Richard Colclough tells MCA
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NewsPret launches in Luxembourg
The new opening is another step is Pret’s expansion strategy as the brand builds its presence internationally
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NewsTasty appoints new FD
Gordon Browne, who has worked as FD at Oakman Group and Chopstix Group, joins the Wildwood and Dim T operator
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NewsPizzaExpress faces opposition to staff changes
Changes to the way working hours and shifts are allocated has led to criticism from staff and the Unite union
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NewsGreggs announces board changes
Following its AGM, Nigel Mills and Mohamed Elsarky have been appointed as non-executive directors
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Analysis & InsightAverage spend declines year-on-year
Rail strikes, the March 2023 budget, and increased consumer confidence all caused volatility in weekly penetration, according to Lumina Intelligence