All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 93
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NewsSSP extends contract with London City Airport
SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub
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NewsIn pictures: Asian-inspired dining at Sexy Fish Manchester
Caprice Holdings will open its third Sexy Fish in Manchester’s Spinningfields this autumn, offering an opulent dining destination
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NewsNWTC appoints new COO
The Botanist operator has appointed former Cosy Club MD Amber Wood as its new chief operating officer
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NewsRoadchef sees visitor numbers recover
Roadchef saw over 47 million visitors to its services in 2022, while opening a McDonald’s drive-thru and pasta counter with Coco di Mama
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NewsPM urged to reassess rise in worker visa fees
British businesses are also calling upon Rishi Sunak to expand the shortage occupation list in an effort to plug labour shortages
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NewsChickpea Group makes FD appointment
The Southwest-based pub and pizzeria business has appointed James Underhill as finance director
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NewsCornish Bakery continues rapid expansion
The c55-strong independent bakery chain plans to open five sites in the coming months, with further sites in legals
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Analysis & InsightHospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in 2023
A total of 759 businesses – 79 of which came from the hospitality industry – filed for administration between 1 January and 30 June 2023, according to law firm Shakespeare Martineau
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InterviewsHawksmoor: ‘We want to make sure we trade our socks off’
The steak restaurant group has seen both covers and spend in growth this year - with 8,600 steaks sold as a result of its £15 deal - and is actively looking at the US for further expansion opportunities, CEO Will Beckett tells MCA
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InterviewsLiberation Group looking for ‘coherent strategy’ from government
The pub operator and brewer is eager for stability and a strategy that “allows businesses to actually plan,” CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA
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NewsFired Up Collective acquires Dorset pub
The boutique hospitality group, founded by Andy Lennox, plans to expand its fledgling pub business with the acquisition of The Good Yard Pub in Broadstone
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NewsJDW's Tim Martin criticises Daily Mail for 'alarmist' claims
The J D Wetherspoon chairman has criticised The Daily Mail for a story about pub closures, calling it “inaccurate and alarmist”
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NewsPunch reports strong performance across divisions
Punch Pubs has updated on the 12 weeks ended 21 May 2023 (Q3 FY23), with total revenue of £75.8m and underlying EBITDA of £20.3m
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Analysis & InsightCan AI deliver on its promises?
MCA explores the implications of artificial intelligence for hospitality, its potential to improve the experience for businesses and customers, and whether it will live up to the hype as a revolutionary piece of tech
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Liberation Group appoints David Kelly as chair
Kelly will assist with the development of the group’s accommodation business, a key strategic objective for Liberation Group
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Analysis & InsightBrits lose trust in politicians to protect pubs
Two in five (43%) of Brits do not trust Conservative, Labour, or Liberal Democrat party leaders to look out for the interests of pubs, according to CAMRA
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InterviewsIncipio Group: ‘We’re very early in our journey’
The Pergola and Lost in Brixton operator has an “exciting pipeline” of upcoming sites, and continues to eye expansion outside London and overseas, CEO Ed Devenport tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightInvestment demand in hospitality and leisure space remains low
Investment demand is currently at just 13.9% across the hospitality and leisure space, according to property finance specialist Sirius
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NewsShaftesbury Capital: ‘Heart of West End remains attractive’
The landlord has reported “excellent momentum” across its portfolio, with high footfall and positive trading conditions despite the economic climate
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NewsYum! Brands sees growth in KFC UK sales
KFC UK sales were up 10% year-on-year in the second quarter and up 7% in the year to date, while sales remained stagnant for Pizza Hut Europe