All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 88
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InterviewsCaravan: ‘All welcome’ has been our north star from day one
As part of a a series of finalist profiles for the Diversity Leadership award at MCA’s Hospitality Awards, CEO Laura Harper-Hinton tells us how Caravan has always been a melting pot
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NewsLucky Voice marks best ever Christmas
The karaoke concept achieved sales growth of 48% in the four-week period leading up to Christmas, compared to 2022, while like-for-like revenue was up 11%
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InterviewsThe Alchemist: ‘Berlin isn’t a distraction from the UK’
CEO Simon Potts speaks to MCA about a second site in Germany, continued expansion in London, and how new EBITDA records are driving the business
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InterviewsPret: ‘Customers increasingly want to transact with us digitally’
Enhanced tech capabilities will support Pret’s ambitions as it looks to double the size of its business by 2026, according to CEO Pano Christou
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Analysis & InsightUK branded coffee shop market value grows to £5.3bn
The market achieved 9.2% sales growth over the last 12 months and expanded 3.6% to reach 10,199 outlets
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Analysis & InsightNew border checks could cause resurgence in inflation
Food inflation declined to 13.8% in December - but apprehensions are growing as new border checks commence in April
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NewsMarston’s launches new partnership agreement
Called Marston’s Partnership, the new agreement is designed to be designed to be more “transparent and reflective of today’s world” of cost pressures
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NewsFuller’s like-for-likes up 11.5%
Sales during the five-week Christmas and New Year period were particularly strong, up 21.6% against the same period the prior year
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NewsSushiDog secures new investment to finance rollout
Middleton Enterprises has injected its second round of funding, which will be used for four new openings in London as the QSR concept targets 30 sites in five years
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InterviewsRevolution Bars: ‘Good operators are struggling in this market’
While the group remains keen to grow its Peach Pubs and Founders brands, CEO Rob Pitcher calls out the government for its lack of action and investment into the night time economy and younger consumers
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NewsNew FD at Chopstix
Chopstix has appointed Rob King, formerly of Costa Coffee, as finance director as it sets its sights on becoming the largest Asian QSR brand on the continent
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NewsWetherspoon continues to outperform market
Like-for-like sales were 15.2% up in December 2023, with double-digit growth in the 25 weeks to 21 January 2024
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NewsRevolution Bars lowers EBITDA forecasts
Despite strong Christmas trading and the improving like-for-like sales trend through H1, soft January trade - along with higher payroll costs - has led the board to reconsider assumptions of lfl growth
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NewsFlat Iron breaks December weekly records
Like-for-like sales were up 29.8% during the festive period, with nine of the steak restaurant group’s 14 sites breaking weekly records
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InterviewsWorkshop Coffee sees 40% uplift in wholesale
The specialty coffee roaster’s £1m funding is earmarked for expansion of its B2B sales, as well as capitalising on the direct-to-consumer opportunity, founder James Dickson tells MCA
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NewsCreams menu innovation delivers sales uplift
The dessert cafe chain reported record festive trading, with a 5.8% rise in like-for-like sales, citing the introduction of reimagined classics and hot desserts to its menu
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InterviewsCaravan’s Rising Star takes culture ‘from good to great’
Caravan CEO Laura Harper-Hinton commends people & culture director, Fernanda Antonio, for driving an even more positive culture across the business, as part of MCA’s Rising Star award
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NewsPopeyes set to double UK estate
With over 30 sites set to open in the next 12 months, including restaurants, drive-thrus, and delivery kitchens, the fried chicken brand looks to cement its presence nationwide
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NewsIHOP and Applebee owner eyes UK debut
Dine Brands International is showcasing its dual-branded restaurant concept to potential area developers and master franchisees for the UK market
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NewsPatty & Bun continues to look for growth opportunities
Following a CVA approved in October 2023, the burger brand’s neighbourhood sites and delivery sales continue to perform strongly, according to founder Joe Grossmann