All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 86
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InterviewsParis Baguette: ‘We haven’t scratched the surface in the UK yet’
With more than 4,000 stores globally, the bakery and patisserie concept is looking to expand further in and around London, COO Nico Gaillot tells MCA
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NewsJust Eat appoints new MD
Just Eat has appointed Claire Pointon, who joins from John Lewis, as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland
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InterviewsBadiani to focus on growing outside London
The gelato concept will open in Windsor and target other cities in the South, while also launching in Japan this summer, CEO Massimo Franchi tells MCA
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NewsNando’s rolls out new energy recycling system
The system, which has has been rolled out to 14 stores, filters and recycles heat produced by cooking
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NewsPizzaExpress and Mowgli among UK’s top employers
Bella Italia, BrewDog, and The Inn Colllection Group were the other operators named in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work list
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NewsLaura Mills promoted to Ivy MD
Laura Mills, who was appointed as chief operating officer in May 2022, has been promoted to managing director for the Ivy Collection
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Lina Stores, Bunsik, Golf Fang and more
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NewsInterest rates rise will inflict ‘further pain’ on hospitality
Hospitality businesses repaying loans taken during the pandemic will face a significant impact to their viability, UKHospitality has said
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NewsZero Carbon Forum reports significant savings from energy reduction
The non-profit has announced collective member savings of £1.43m in lost profits as a result of its Save While You Sleep campaign
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InterviewsRosa’s Thai: ‘Much of our expansion will be outside London’
The Thai concept has secured new bank facilities totalling £10m as it builds its footprint outside the capital, FD Tsara Taylor tells MCA
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NewsWendy’s focuses on drive-thrus to build UK footprint
Wendy’s first UK drive-thru is performing ahead of expectations, with the format being a key driver for its growth, according to CEO Todd Penegor
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InterviewsJDW: ‘Success comes from trying to improve all components’
Chairman Tim Martin tells MCA Wetherspoons’ core older customers who were slow to emerge post-lockdown “are now back”
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Analysis & InsightOver 55s wield most influence when deciding where to eat out
Older customers are key decision makers when it comes to choosing which venues to visit, while also spending more time in the trade
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NewsMay and June strike dates announced
The RMT and Aslef unions have announced further strikes over pay disputes, with four days of walkouts on 12, 13, and 31 May and 3 June
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NewsComptoir Group posts strong recovery
Revenue was up nearly 50% to £31.7m, with the Lebanese restaurant chain continuing to focus on franchising in the UK and internationally
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NewsJDW reports record sales
The pubco has seen like-for-like sales up 9.1% in the 13 weeks to 30 April 2023, compared to pre-pandemic, along with its busiest ever Saturday in May
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NewsChai Green to open 30 stores in three years
The Indian street food concept has identified over 20 potential sites for expansion around London as it launches in the UK franchise market
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Analysis & InsightPub and bar occasions see year-on-year drop despite holidays
Pub and bar occasions decreased by 1.2 ppts year-on-year in the four weeks to 16 April, while QSR saw a 1.3 ppt rise
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InterviewsEL&N lines up 20 openings this year
The boutique café brand, which operates 25 sites in the UK and internationally, is focusing on travel hubs, founder Alexandra Miller tells MCA
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InterviewsPizzaLuxe shifts focus to franchising
The gourmet pizza concept is looking to grow its partnership with SSP and other partners, following the success of its travel hub locations, founder Paul Goodale tells MCA