All Wahaca articles – Page 2
-
NewsWahaca focused on recovering restaurant volumes
The Mexican restaurant group recorded net profit before tax of £3m in the year to 26 June 2022 and said love for the brand remained strong.
-
NewsEnergy suppliers undermining benefits of Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Some hospitality businesses have received quotes for fixed electricity contracts way above the wholesale price, UKHospitality claims
-
NewsWahaca planning ‘measured expansion’
Wahaca is beginning a ‘measured expansion programme’ in London, targeting openings in key locations such as King’s Cross, Victoria and several London suburbs.
-
NewsWahaca has ‘solid platform to grow’
The Mexican-inspired restaurant group reported adjusted operating profit of £2.2m in 2021
-
InterviewsWahaca: ‘Sustainability is in our DNA’
In the latest in a series profiling the nominees of our new Sustainability category at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MCA speaks to Wahaca about how it’s aiming to continually raise the bar on the environment
-
News‘Brand love remains strong’ at Wahaca
Despite a difficult year, Wahaca believes that the brand’s focus on sustainabilty, quality and value gives it a competitive edge and puts it in a strong position relative to its peers.
-
Analysis & InsightWahaca’s journey to Nando’s stablemate
The acquisition of Wahaca by the owners of Nando’s gives a much-needed injection of equity to a brand that has experienced more than its fair share of turmoil over its 13 years.
-
NewsWahaca to write off £25m in restructure
Wahaca is to write off £25m of debt as part of financial restructuring, Sky News reports.
-
NewsWahaca to shutter a third of estate
Wahaca is set to close a third of its estate in a bid to secure its future beyond the coronavirus crisis.
-
NewsBoparan poised to take over Carluccio’s
Boparan Restaurant Group is poised to buy Carluccio’s out of administration, Sky News reports.
-
NewsWahaca appoints PwC to explore finance options
Wahaca has appointed advisors at PwC to review its finances, Sky News reports.
-
NewsDowney’s nine-month rent free proposal backed by industry leaders
Jonathan Downey’s nine-month rent time out proposal will be put to Government this week, backed by a number of industry leaders.
-
NewsSelby: ‘Nine-month rent-free period is imperative’
Wahaca CEO Mark Selby has told MCA that without a nine-month rent and interest moratorium on commercial property, many operators will be unable to start up again when lockdown comes to an end.
-
NewsWagamama launches cook-at-home video series
Wagamama has become the latest operator to launch its own cooking lesson video series to reach out to consumers in the closure period.
-
NewsWahaca launches online platform
Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has launched an online platform to share recipes, cocktail ideas, playlists, activities and news of its charitable initiatives throughout the closure period.
-
NewsWhy are big brands abandoning takeaway and delivery?
Takeaway and delivery last week emerged as a possible silver lining to the biblical storm clouds posing an existential threat to the restaurant and bar industry.
-
NewsSubway, Tortilla, Pure and Wahaca to shut down entirely
Subway and Tortilla will close all of their restaurants for delivery, takeaway and collection today.
-
NewsUKH and Industry CEOs call on Government for immediate support
In a joint letter with UK Hospitality, over 200 CEOs from across the hospitality industry have appealed to the Prime Minister to ’act without delay’ in implementing immediate government support for the sector.
-
Analysis & InsightGetting social - the risks and rewards
As Chancellor Rishi Sunak grinned next to an unnecessarily large bag of Yorkshire Tea and Jacob Rees-Mogg threw caution to the wind in clutching a single walkers crisp, social media managers everywhere groaned in solidarity. “Look how relatable we are,” called the two men, “so normal!” Within minutes, Twitter warriors throughout the country were primed for battle. Yorkshire Tea, Walkers and Pringles (which committed the crime of simply sitting, unopened, on Reese-Mogg’s desk), were immediately inundated with online abuse.
-
Analysis & InsightSteve Gotham: Turning up the heat and other NPD delights
New product development (NPD) is rightly recognised as a lifeblood for the eating out industry, and MCA’s Menu Tracker offers insights into the latest menu trends and influences across 150 leading operators. This review only serve as a taster, but the three courses have each been accompanied with three key summary insights.