All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 89
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NewsBII calls for further support ahead of Spring Statement
The British Institute of Innkeeping has written to the Chancellor following a survey showing 60% of pubs have reduced opening hours amid soaring costs
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NewsHospitality Rising hits 55,000 job applications
The sector recruitment initiative has seen more than 4,000 applications per week for the 37,000 roles that have been posted to its job page to date
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NewsLittle Door & Co announces record-breaking Christmas
The late night bar and restaurant group has reported revenue of over £1.3m across its four-strong estate in London
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Analysis & InsightOperators look to pricing strategies to drive spend
Average drink prices in the pubs & bars segments rose the most for drinks using £x.49 and £x.95 pricing, in a bid to use strategies to mask price increases, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsCaffè Nero: ‘Our partnerships show the demand for our brand’
Following £150m in sales in the half-year to November 2022, group CEO Gerry Ford speaks to MCA about expansion through other sales channels
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Analysis & InsightPizza continues to reign supreme on menus
Italian was the most popular main course cuisine on restaurant menus in Q4, while burgers and fried chicken grew their share of dishes, according to Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker
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NewsHospitality employees increasingly receiving education on diversity and inclusion
Employees believe progress towards inclusion in the workplace has been made since 2020, according to Be Inclusive Hospitality
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InterviewsKaleido Rolls aims for 25 sites in 2025
The salad roll concept will expand its UK estate by c20 sites within three years, and also launch internationally in Amsterdam, CEO Laura Mimoun tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightFestive sales remain behind in real terms
Six of Britain’s top 10 cities saw higher sales in the festive period compared to 2019, but sales remain behind when adjusted for inflation, according to CGA and Wireless Social
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Interviews800° Degrees Pizza targets London neighbourhoods
The US pizzeria plans to open a further two sites in London within the next three months, with the aim of expanding its estate in neighbourhoods, CEO Tommy Lee tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightFood menu inflation rises to 4.1%
The average price of food items has risen across all channels, with total food menu inflation at 4.1% between Q3 and Q4 2022, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Blacklock, Roxy Lanes, Coyote Ugly, and more
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Analysis & Insight‘Low-to-no is growing and growing - let’s embrace it’
MCA examines the explosive rise of the low-to-no alcohol category, which has seen the most growth across the drinks market in recent years as both suppliers and operators take note of evolving attitudes towards moderation
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice price inflation reaches record 24%
Al 10 food categories saw double-digit inflation in December, with oils & fats at a high of 47%, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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InterviewsCity Pub Company: 2023 to see 'return of the city'
Executive chairman Clive Watson speaks to MCA about strong Q4 trading, organic growth and selective acquisitions for controlled expansion
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News2,000 small businesses fail to receive appropriate energy discounts
Energy provider EDF has admitted certain business had not received the correct discount on their bills
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway continue to plateau
December 2022 sales were twice their pre-Covid levels but 2% behind December 2021 – the 14th month in a row of year-on-year decline, according to CGA
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NewsGail’s kickstarts Northwest rollout
The premium bakery chain has confirmed further openings in the Northwest, in Manchester and Altrincham, and will make its debut in Wilmslow next month
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NewsLoungers appoints Antony Doyle to lead Brightside rollout
Antony Doyle, who has been operations director for Loungers since 2016, will oversee the rollout of the new roadside concept
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NewsFuller’s revises profit expectations
Despite strong trading over the festive season, industrial strike action has significantly impacted profitability and held sales behind pre-pandemic levels