All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 86
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NewsFormer Wear Inns portfolio brought to market
The pub group’s 25 sites, comprising 21 freeholds and four long leaseholds, are on the market after it entered into administration in November 2023
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NewsHeston Blumenthal calls on Companies House to tackle fraud
The chef has called on the register to protect businesses from fake listings, with his Knightsbridge restaurant one of those targeted
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InterviewsM&B: ‘Our strategy is to appeal to different parts of the market’
Mitchells & Butlers has adopted a brand-specific approach to its digital evolution, Richard Whitehouse, director of digital product and transformation, told MCA’s Hostech
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NewsRichard Lewis to step up as RedCat group CEO
The pub investment vehicle has announced Richard Lewis is to become group CEO, following Kevin Charity’s retirement as CEO of the Coaching Inn Group
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NewsRhubarb Hospitality Collection reports full recovery
The high-end restaurant company, which operates the F&B offer at venues including Royal Albert Hall and Sky Garden, reported £38.1m in turnover for 2022
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NewsKrispy Kreme faces continued pressure on profitability in UK
CEO Josh Charlesworth said the doughnut chain is taking action to improve profitability as it reports lower volumes in the UK in FY23
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NewsRetail and delivery drive growth for Nero Group
In the UK, the Caffè Nero brand reported £200m in sales, representing overall growth of 10.1% between June to November 2023
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Analysis & InsightDigital evolution drives growth for The Ivy
Group chief technology officer Jon Davis tells MCA’s Hostech conference how members of its Ivy Premier Rewards loyalty scheme are spending £4 more per head, with a 1.6% increase in visits
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NewsPizza Hut franchisee places 38 sites on market
Nine Food Group is looking to sell 31 high street Pizza Hut delivery stores alongside seven Pizza Hut Express stores
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NewsBennett and Taylor step down from PizzaExpress
Jo Bennett has left the pizza chain after three years as chief business officer, while Stephen Taylor steps down as chief marketing officer
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NewsDöner Shack to relaunch franchise prospectus
The Berlin-inspired street food concept has revealed its brand transformation, with the launch of a new breakfast offer and in-house delivery service
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NewsFulham Shore makes MD appointments
Javed Akhtar and Sandro Spahiu have been appointed as managing director for Franco Manca and The Real Greek, respectively
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InterviewsCreams: ‘AI has been a boon’
Speaking at MCA’s Hostech conference, CMO Simran Sablok discussed how the move into AI has helped boost productivity and speed in terms of copywriting and CRM
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NewsJust Eat nominates new CFO
The delivery company has nominated Mayte Oosterveld to succeed Brent Wissink, who will step down in May 2024
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NewsLiberation Group reports record FY turnover
The premium pub operator and brewer saw a record outperformance in the year ended January 2024, with revenue up 22.5% year-on-year to £147m and all divisions in growth
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NewsBig Fang Collective secures £5.5m from ThinCats
The crazy golf operator, which operates six sites under its Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, has expanded its proposition to combine multiple concepts under one roof and has a strong pipeline in place
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NewsCost pressures impact Pieminister profits
The pie specialist reports it absorbed the majority of cost increases, albeit revenue growth in the retail channel stood at 14% as it looks to reach 100 sites by 2030
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NewsWetherspoon hits back against ‘ongoing decline’ claim
The pubco characterised the statement as ’absurd’ after a TimeOut article claimed the company is in ‘ongoing decline’
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NewsMcDonald’s UK increases market share in breakfast
Expanding Saver meal deals and enhancing the value proposition has driven growth in an earlier day part, while the UK also continues to build on success in the chicken category, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski
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InterviewsMcWin: ‘It’s about looking for great opportunities’
Harry Goss, partner at the sector specialist investment firm, speaks to MCA about the Sticks’n’Sushi acquisition, the demand for value across price points, managing a resilient portfolio, and why the investment strategy is all about well-run businesses