All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 94
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InterviewsKaspa’s Desserts to fast-track expansion
The nationwide, 90-strong dessert chain plans to open 20 stores over the next 12 months and grow its portfolio in London, MD Francesco Arcadio tells MCA
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NewsGreggs: ‘We want to keep the value price leadership’
Following its Q3 update, CEO Roisin Currie speaks about expanding Greggs’ footprint in London and maintaining its edge over competitors
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NewsFat Hippo to make London debut
The Northern-based burger concept will open its 15th restaurant and first London site in Shoreditch on 14 October, followed by a second London site next year
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NewsChopstix secures new franchise agreement
The Asian QSR concept has secured a long-term franchise agreement with Sparta Foods, with plans to open 25 stores in North Wales and the Northwest
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NewsIndividual Restaurants launches new Piccolo format
The operator of the Piccolino, Riva Blu, and The Restaurant Bar & Grill brands has opened three restaurants under its new Italian concept
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NewsCaravan to take first steps outside London
Group CEO Laura Harper-Hinton speaks about embarking on a new expansion strategy and growing the offer at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsInnovation more important than ever in hospitality
Chefs and restaurateurs at MCA’s Restaurant Conference discussed the importance of offering a unique experience in a competitive marketplace
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Interviews200 Degrees looks to go North
The East Midlands-based coffee roaster is targeting both high street and retail locations amid growth plans in the North, commercial director Will Kenney tells MCA
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InterviewsBoxpark kicks off growth plans
The dining, retail, and leisure group plans to expand at the rate of three sites per year under both the Boxpark and BoxHall concepts, CEO Simon Champion tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightCalorie labelling alters consumer behaviour
Research from CGA’s Food Insights report indicates half of consumers would change their choice of item based on number of calories
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from KERB, Pizza Punks, Döner Shack, 200 Degrees, Tonight Josephine, and more
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NewsNTIA: ‘Our industry is in survival mode’
The Night Time Industries Association has warned against the devastating impact of rail strike action this October
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: food sales continue to drive growth
Like-for-like sales rose significantly for food but dropped for drink, with an overall decline of 0.9% compared to 2019
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NewsIvy revenues surpass £200m
The restaurant group achieved a turnover of just over £200m, up on £198.7m in 2019, and plans to open seven new sites this year
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NewsTrade bodies call for further support following mini-budget
Trade associations have written to the Chancellor following the mini-budget, renewing calls to cancel business rates and reduce VAT
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Analysis & InsightConsumers continue to prefer delivery over click and collect
Delivery sales in August were 13% up on 2021, while click and collect sales fell by 25%, according to CGA’s Hospitality at Home Tracker
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NewsCirrus Inns appoints interim CFO
Previously financial controller at Fuller’s, Tarquin Williams has joined the 24-strong pub operator as interim CFO
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Analysis & InsightAlixPartners: ‘Underlying dynamics of hospitality remain strong for investors’
Despite short-term disruption, the sector should focus on the longer-term positive outlook, MD Graeme Smith told delegates at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsJust Eat expects earlier return to profit
Due to progress in improving profitability, the delivery platform expects to generate positive adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2022
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NewsShepherd Neame reports return to profit
The 300-strong pub operator has announced it will seek investment and acquisition opportunities following significant revenue growth