All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 94
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NewsNeat Burger to shutter four UK venues
The plant-based burger brand is to close half of its UK estate, citing the impact of rising rents, reduced footfall, and the cost of living crisis
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NewsExpansion in London remains top priority for Chipotle
Citing the rising popularity of the brand across London, the 16-strong fast casual chain said it will prioritise further expansion in the capital
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Analysis & Insight‘We’ve been through a hell of a lot, but we’re more prepared’: the state of operator confidence in 2023
Wavering consumer sentiment has been a core focus during a year marred by cost of living pressures and inflation, but how confident are the sector’s leaders? In this immersive, data-driven feature, MCA takes a closer look at operator optimism, and decision-makers’ hopes and fears going into 2024, with exclusive data from Lumina Intelligence
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NewsDeliveroo riders cannot be recognised as employees, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court said that contracts between riders and the company did not constitute an “employment relationship”
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InterviewsStonegate: ‘We’re excited about what MiXR will do for us’
Speaking at the Peach 20/20 Leaders Summit, MD Helen Charlesworth discussed how the new app will help Stonegate understand customer behaviour “better than ever before”
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Analysis & InsightGerman Doner Kebab: ‘We’re bringing the kebab out of the shadows’
CEO Simon Wallis explains how the brand is evolving its strategy to change negative stereotypes associated with kebabs
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NewsSubway gears up to launch kiosks
Speaking to MCA earlier this year, UK MD Nigel Doughty said the enhancements will continue Subway’s move towards a more contemporary brand
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NewsPunch Pubs secures hospitality heavyweight trio
After securing the services of Dame Karen Jones and John Colley earlier this year, Hamish Stoddart has been appointed to the Punch Pubs board
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NewsEdition Capital backs Farmer J
Farmer J currently has 10 locations in London and looks to expand further in the capital, in the UK, and eventually internationally
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InterviewsCapdesia: ‘The sector’s not going anywhere, it’s just going to evolve’
Capdesia’s Ashton Crosby spoke as part of the Funding for Growth panel session, hosted by Peter Martin at the Peach 20/20 Leaders Summit last week
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InterviewsYoung’s: ‘Sales, profit, and dividends are all ahead of pre-pandemic’
Continued trends towards premiumisation, growth in the accommodation business, and investment in the estate have ensured the business is in good shape, CEO Simon Dodd tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightAcquisition of City Pub Group an ‘inspired move’ from Youngs
Young’s proposed £162m takeover of the Clive Watson-founded City Pub Group demonstrate its ambition to branch out of its roots as a purely regional pub company, while showing premium pub assets can still command a premium price, industry sources tell MCA
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NewsParliamentary debate to be held over protection of heritage pubs
The debate, taking place in the House of Commons later today, will explore ways to step up protection for heritage pubs
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NewsKFC to expand drive-thru estate
KFC is set to open 10 new branches in the next three months, comprising both drive-thrus and high street stores, as it targets the 1,500-site mark in the UK
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NewsDrinks and accommodation drive growth at Young’s
The pub company reported interim results with revenue of £196.5m and room revenue termed the “standout performance” during the period
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NewsYoung’s makes bid to acquire City Pubs, valuing it at £162m
According to Young’s, it has closely followed the City Pubs estate for some time and holds the premium, well-invested, and wet-led approach in high regard, presenting an attractive opportunity for Young’s to drive future growth
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘Our pubs will continue to withstand the test of time’
Chief executive Simon Emeny speaks to MCA about delivering growth across areas and margins, the economics of running pubs, and how investment in training, development, and the estate is paying dividends
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice sees double-digit growth in UK
The brand is looking to increase its presence beyond greater London amid consistent double-digit growth in its UK stores, CEO Thomas Nørøxe tells MCA
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NewsFuller’s: Market outperformance driven by growth across areas
The pub operator reported revenue of £188.8m for the half-year to 30 September, with double-digit like-for-like growth across food, drink, and accommodation
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NewsPopeyes appoints people director
Matt Hudson, who spent five years at Wagamama, has joined Popeyes UK as the brand continues its rapid expansion