All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 91
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InterviewsInception Group sees record Christmas trading
The experiential venue operator saw 2022 turnover pass 2019 levels, and is in negotiations to open further London sites, founder Charlie Gilkes tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Arc Inspirations, Marugame Udon, Inception Group, Gino D’Acampo, and more
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NewsWhitbread reports continued trading momentum
The Premier Inn operator saw F&B sales remained down on pre-pandemic levels, despite strong like-for-like sales growth in Q3 FY23
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NewsMitchells & Butlers sees festive trading up on pre-pandemic levels
The Harvester and All Bar One operator saw like-for-like sales up by 8.9% in the 15 weeks to 7 January, compared to the same period in 2019
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NewsInn Collection sees strong festive trading
The group saw high occupancy rates over the festive season, helping drive a 20% increase in like-for-like revenue compared to Christmas 2021
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NewsHummingbird Bakery steps up expansion
The American bakery chain is planning to open three to five sites this year, with plans to establish its presence further in London, operations manager Simone Tasker tells MCA
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NewsInception Group posts return to profit
The experiential venue operator of Mr Fogg’s and Control Room B saw revenues bounce back to £12.7m in the year to December 2021
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NewsPizza Pilgrims launches ‘Nutelleria’ concept
The London pizzeria chain will launch a £1 espresso bar and Nutella-themed dessert concept at its Kingly Court restaurant later this month
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NewsCoffee#1 to debut inside M25
The coffee chain has announced three new openings to extend its presence in the Southeast and Midlands, with its first launch inside the M25
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InterviewsGiggling Squid: ‘We’re trading way ahead of pre-Covid’
After reporting a turnover of £65.9m for the year to April 2022, trading has stayed resilient through a challenging environment, MD Andy Laurillard tells MCA
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NewsMission Mars continues strong momentum
The Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza operator has reported a 26% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period, attributed to record sales in both brands
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NewsPunch Pubs looks to capitalise on post-pandemic bounceback
The pub operator has rebounded strongly and is looking to maximise profitability and pursue strategic acquisitions
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NewsScoffs Group appoints group operations director
The largest franchisee of Costa Coffee in the UK has appointed Luke Daines as group operations director
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NewsPunch Pubs revenue recovers
The pub operator has reported a revenue of £284.4m and a loss after tax of £3.1m for the year ended 14 August 2022
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InterviewsMcMullen’s: ‘There is a lot to look forward to in 2023’
The 130-strong brewer has built up its proposition post-pandemic, with sales hitting new records over the festive season, joint MD Heydon Mizon tells mMCA
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NewsTortilla stays resilient through 2022
Tortilla has reported group revenue of £57.7m for FY22, with Q4 like-for-like revenue growth 16% up vs FY19 despite challenging trading conditions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Roxy Leisure, Darjeeling Express, and more
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NewsSukho Group reports post-pandemic bounceback
The multibrand restaurant group, comprising Zaap Thai and Sukho Thai, has reported £13.5m in sales for the year ending March 2022
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NewsGreggs: ‘It’s the first time we’ve hit £1.5bn’
Following the announcement of 2022 sales of £1,513m yesterday, CEO Roisin Currie discussed expanding the Greggs offer through drive-thrus and day parts
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NewsChotto Matte appoints global marketing director
The Nikkei concept has appointed Ben Hedley, formerly of Burger & Lobster, as global marketing director