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All Wagamama articles – Page 6
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NewsWagamama achieves +21% like-for-like growth
The Restaurant Group has reported strong like-for-like sales since the reopening of indoor trading. But dine-in covers remain below 2019 equivalents, with much of the growth coming via delivery. During the 15 weeks to 29 August 2021, its Wagamama brand achieved +21% like-for-like growth versus its 2019 ...
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NewsWagamama launches ‘plant pledge’ campaign
Wagamama has launched a “plant pledge” campaign to encourage diners to eat more vegan dishes and cut back on meat and dairy to help the environment. The company confirmed 50% of its menu will be meat-free from October 6.
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NewsWagamama warns of staff shortages
Wagamama is struggling to hire chefs at a fifth of its sites, chief executive Thomas Heier has said.
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Analysis & InsightLumina: Challenging trading made worse by staff shortages
Lumina Intelligence’s Top Of Mind Survey shows that respondents believe that pre-existing recruitment challenges have been exacerbated by Brexit and the pandemic, with 93% of eating out professionals describing the current trading environment as being either challenging or extremely challenging. Yet the majority of those surveyed are expecting trading conditions to improve across the next 12 months. McDonald’s, Pret and Wagamama are admired brands that are making a success of tapping into key trends such as delivery, technology, sustainability and plant based foods.
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InterviewsCôte: ‘We want to make this a beautiful thing’
Côte executive chair Jane Holbrook is looking to ‘do a Wagamama’ on the French brasserie brand and make it one of the stand-out performers in the market. Joining last year with new owners Partners Group – an acquisition which won Deal of the Year at MCA’s Retailer’s Retailer Awards – she shares her vision for the restaurant group, and why it must become more relevant and contemporary to win over a new generation of customers.
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NewsJane Holbrook: ‘Cote had lost its way’
Cote executive chair Jane Holbrook has told MCA the new management team and owners are looking to “do a Wagamama” on the French brassiere brand.
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NewsWagamama heads to Paddington
Wagamama has opened its latest restaurant in Paddington, designed with ample space for click and collect and delivery.
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NewsWagamama launches new cook at home range
Wagamama has launched a new cook at home range, inspired by the response to its online cooking series Wok From Home.
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NewsChilango appoints new NED
Chilango has appointed Wagamama’s chief operating officer Nigel Sherwood to the board as a non-executive director.
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NewsAndy Hornby: TRG ‘seriously expanding’ Brunning & Price
The Restaurant Group (TRG) plans to near double the number of Brunning & Price pubs following its £175m recapitalisation, chief executive Andy Hornby has told MCA.
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EventsRetailer’s Retailer Awards 2021 winners
The best of the best in the hospitality industry were recognised at MCA’s 2021 Retailer’s Retailer Awards, which were broadcast live on 11 March.
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NewsWoods to step down from Wagamama
Wagamama CEO Emma Woods is stepping down and handing over to her internally appointed successor, Thomas Heier.
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NewsWagamama announces reopening plans
Wagamama has confirmed about half of its estate will open for outdoor dining next month.
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NewsEmma Woods: Retailer’s Retailer of the Year
Wagamama CEO Emma Woods was named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year 2021 at a virtual ceremony last night.
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NewsRetailer’s Retailer Awards winners revealed 2021
Emma Woods, chief executive of Wagamama has been named Retailer’s Retailer of the Year at MCA’s 2021 Retailer’s Retailer Awards.
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Analysis & InsightWagamama and Nando’s buck the trend on outlet numbers
Wagamama and Nando’s are leading growth in branded restaurants, as the segment faces outlet decline of 0.5% in 2021, Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index indicates.
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NewsCast your vote in the Retailer’s Retailer Awards
Make sure you cast your vote in MCA’s Retailer’s Retailer of the Year Awards, as we count down to the big event on 11 March.
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NewsSales up at Wagamama
Wagamama has reported strong results for both eat in and delivery in Q3, seeing an uplift in sales and EBITDA.