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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 86
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Analysis & InsightNight time economy businesses vanishing at ‘alarming’ pace
The night time economy has seen a 5% decline in independent businesses between 2022 and 2023, according to figures from CGA
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NewsPret expands presence in Germany
The food-to-go chain is to open five new shops in Berlin, with Germany being a key market in its plans to double the size of its business by 2026
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NewsPunch Pubs reports strong full year results
The 1,248-strong pub operator reported like-for-like growth across divisions, with total revenue of £313.5m for FY23, up from £284.4m in FY22
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Analysis & InsightTRG/PizzaExpress combination offers ‘compelling logic’
MCA asks industry commentators about a potential bid by PizzaExpress owner Wheel Topco for The Restaurant Group, a deal that could not only see cost synergies but combine two of the high street’s biggest brands
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Analysis & InsightWarm September prompts month-on-month delivery decline
While delivery fell back, restaurants, QSR, and retail all benefited from increased footfall, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsWimpy sees improved sales
Famous Brands has announced interim results for H1 FY24, with an 18% year-on-year rise in revenue for burger chain Wimpy
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NewsBrewDog launches half-price offering for under-25s
The Under-25 Club offers 18-25 year olds a 50% discount across beer, cocktails, spirits, food, and BrewDog hotel stays
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NewsVapiano appoints director of operations
Steve Collard, who joins from Gourmet Burger Kitchen, has been appointed director of operations (UK) for the Germany-based Italian cuisine chain
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NewsNew people & culture director at Arc Inspirations
Arc Inspirations has appointed Lee Woolley as people & culture director, supporting the premium bar operator’s commitment to driving a people-first culture
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NewsCooks Coffee appoints administrators for Triple Two business
The operator has appointed RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP, citing a loss of momentum for its Triple Two coffee brand
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Analysis & InsightThe pizza market in 2023: ‘It’s too crowded’
MCA explores the up-and-coming brands looking to take on the dominant pizza chains, the potential for new innovation to dethrone Neapolitan as the leading trendsetter, and the thoughts of former Fulham Shore boss David Page on how the landscape has changed
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NewsRed Oak acquires 17 pubs from St Austell
The 212-strong pub operator has announced it will complete the purchase from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate next week, including sites across Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset
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InterviewsBoxpark: ‘We’re investing in the long term’
Boxpark is looking at all major cities in the UK as it continues its expansion, with the goal of opening two to three sites per year between its brands, CEO Simon Champion tells MCA
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NewsPret accelerates US expansion with Dallas International
The joint venture with the existing franchisee is part of a plan to triple the size of its US business over the next five years
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NewsCaffè Nero reports strong first quarter
Q1 sales were 13.5% higher year-on-year in the UK and 19% at group level between June and August, driving a strong start to the financial year
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NewsThree Joes revenues rise to £16m
Three Joes and The Stable operator Sourdough South opened new sites in Cambriidge and Chichester earlier this year
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NewsSessions raises £3.25m from Virgin Money
The food brand licensing platform seeks to invest further in tech development while acquiring and scaling more brands
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InterviewsYard Sale Pizza: ‘We’re going from strength to strength’
The neighbourhood pizza chain will open three or four sites in next year as it looks to hit 150, founder Johnnie Tate tells MCA
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NewsInflation to cost hospitality £864m in business rates
With the rate of inflation in September revealed as 6.7%, the inflation-linked business rates rise in April will cost hospitality businesses an additional £234m
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NewsWhitbread: first half beats expectations
Whitbread has reported a strong H1 performance driven by a differentiated model, with statutory revenue of £1.6bn and statutory profit before tax of £395m