Shwetali Sapte
Shwetali joined MCA as senior news and finance reporter in March 2022.
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NewsNew MD at Vapiano UK
Lloyd Bloom, who previously served as COO - Bella Italia at The Big Table Group, has joined Vapiano as managing director
NewsDeliveroo launches ‘Right to Ride Safely’ campaign
The delivery company, backed by the GMB union, is calling on the government to include better protections for delivery riders in its upcoming Crime & Policing Bill
NewsAlbert’s Schloss London delivers 18 record weeks of trading
CEO Roy Ellis said the newest site under the group’s four-strong Bavarian bier palace concept is “pretty much going the way we hoped it would”
Analysis & InsightLike-for-like growth remains below inflation
Britain’s top managed hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of just 0.6% in October, according to the latest CGA RSM tracker
NewsYouMeSushi aims to double in size
The 26-strong fast casual sushi chain is seeking new franchisees, offering a range of formats across a variety of locations
NewsIn pictures: Flat Iron unveils design project behind Manchester restaurant
The steak restaurant group made its regional debut in Deansgate’s Royal London House this summer following a project to uncover the original fabric of the former retail unit
Analysis & InsightMenu price inflation stabilises at 5%
Menu inflation remains above food and drink inflation, with the highest price rises in pubs and bars, according to Lumina Intelligence
Analysis & InsightPret unwraps festive menu
The Christmas Lunch Sandwich makes a comeback, while cheesy, hearty, and indulgent options lead the way on the innovation front
InterviewsWasabi begins digital transformation journey ahead of nationwide rollout
The 40-strong business has launched a new loyalty scheme as it prepares to build its presence outside London, according to IT director Chris Scarth
InterviewsPopeyes UK: ‘Competition is good for everyone’
The QSR brand is “not afraid” of the expansion of the chicken category, and will continue to focus on product quality and its own game, according to CEO Tom Crowley
NewsBoston Tea Party calls for ban on single-use coffee cups
The Bristol-founded café group has called on some of the UK’s largest chains to ban disposable coffee cups across their estates
Analysis & InsightBudget costs could contribute further 5p to the pint
Larger pub groups are the most exposed to labour cost inflation, with price inflation across hospitality now expected at 3%, according to Shore Capital
NewsWetherspoon warns of price rises to come
Analysts say price rises are likely across the industry to offset the ongoing cost measures, albeit JDW chairman Tim Martin said the chain will attempt to remain as competitive as possible
InterviewsPizzaExpress begins AI journey
The chain has begun driving AI-personalised offers as it nears 2.8 million customers on its loyalty scheme, chief digital & technology officer Arslan Sharif told MCA’s Hostech conference
Analysis & InsightQSR giants launch first ever festive menus
Popeyes and Papa Johns debut Christmas menu revamps for the first time, while food-to-go chains like Black Sheep Coffee and Ole & Steen offer fresh twists to festive favourites
InterviewsEfficiencies help Moto drive down labour costs
The MSA operator has achieved a 1.5% reduction in labour costs by continually refining its labour model, according to chief information officer Guy Latchem
NewsKFC UK sees 6% system sales drop
The Q3 sales decline occurred across many of KFC’s other divisions, including the US, Asia, and the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa segments
InterviewsClays looks to build in the UK before going global
Founder Tom Snellock revealed to MCA’s Hostech conference that the competitive socialising concept continues to add to its pipeline, while licensing its technology
NewsStarbucks brings back ‘retro’ touches
Handwritten names on cups and self-service sugar and condiments will return, while charges for alternative milks will be dropped, as the company seeks to reverse its fortunes
Analysis & InsightNo-shows back to record high
New figures from Zonal and CGA by NIQ found that 14% of guests do not honour reservations or inform venues in advance, with a direct link to the cost of living crisis