All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 9
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NewsBrighton Pier Group to sell Coalition nightclub
The seafront nightclub will be sold as part of a simplification process to reduce the number of companies in Brighton Pier Group’s bars division
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NewsMcWin: ‘The restaurant sector is remarkably resilient’
The private equity firm, which yesterday announced is acquisition of restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi, said the deal has been ‘years in the making’
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NewsVarious Eateries reports 12% revenue growth
The Coppa Club operator has reported a resilient performance in the year ended October 2023, with plans to open up to 10 Noci and three Coppa Club sites
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘We’re trying to build a long-term, sustainable business’
Chief people officer Andrew Bush speaks to MCA about the pubco’s transformative journey in a finalist profile for the Diversity Award at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsProper Pubs to launch first mid-market offer
The community operator division of Admiral Taverns will launch a new concept that entails a coffee offering, along with snacks, craft lager, and an extensive wine list
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NewsBoojum to open first site in mainland UK
The Ireland-based fast casual chain, which was acquired by Azzurri Group last year, plans to open 25 stores over the next five years
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘Collaboration on net zero is absolutely vital’
Sustainability officer Assad Malic explains how the pub company’s Engage platform plays an essential role in its decarbonisation journey, in the latest finalist profile for the Sustainability category at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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InterviewsArc Inspirations: ‘One of our core values is to care’
The group’s senior team discuss the journey towards a more inclusive business, as part of a series of finalist profiles for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsGreene King to hold talks over slavery reparations
The pubco is to hold a meeting with officials from Caribbean nation Kitts and Nevis, who have asked for reparations over Greene King’s founder’s links to slave trade
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NewsLicensed Trade Charity appoints Chris Welham as CEO
Welham, who has worked in hospitality for over 27 years, will succeed current CEO Jim Brewster at the beginning of March
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NewsWingstop plots biggest year of expansion
The wing concept announced its biggest openings pipeline since its UK debut in 2018, with nine new locations to open this year and a further six under negotiation for 2024
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NewsFarmer J secures £5.5m investment
The funding round, led by venture capital firm Beringea, will aid the London-based concept to expand within the UK and launch internationally
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InterviewsUrban Greens encouraged by return of City workers
The London-based salad concept Urban Greens will open two of its next three sites in the capital’s financial district, encouraged by strong mid-week sales
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NewsLoungers celebrates 250 sites
The all-day concept opens its 250th site - Pionero Lounge in Rochdale - today, and remains on track to open 34 sites in the current financial year
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NewsBuns From Home promotes Shereen Ritchie to CEO
Ritchie, who joined the London bakery chain as COO eight months ago, has taken the helm as Buns From Home gears up for further expansion
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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