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Why are hospitality groups choosing to rebrand themselves?

In April of this year, D&D London will officially rebrand to The Evolv Collection, signifying a shift in its corporate identity. The group says that the new choice of name reflects its “commitment to a forward-thinking mindset” across its portfolio of restaurants – and it’s not alone in making such…

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Comptoir Group appoints new finance director

The Comptoir Group has announced the appointment of James Fisher as its new finance director. Fisher, who joins from Wahaca, will start at Comptoir in Summer 2024 and will be appointed to the board. He brings more than a decade of experience in senior financial roles across the consumer and…

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Can all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?

Many establishments renowned for their non-vegetarian cuisine are cutting down on their meat-based menu as they become more ecologically conscious and look for ways to reduce carbon emissions. Wahaca became one of the first major restaurant chains to remove steak from its menu as part of its sustainability initiative earlier…

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Catering industry prepares to visit the Casual Dining show this September

Casual Dining – the only UK trade show dedicated to the casual dining sector is returning to ExCeL London on 16-17 September.  The industry show for the hospitality sector will once again co-locate with sister shows lunch! – the definitive event for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go and Commercial Kitchen…

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Wahaca to begin sustainable expansion plan in London

Mexican restaurant group Wahaca is to secure a series of sites across London that focus on sustainability as it begins a measured expansion programme in the capital. Wahaca plans to open new restaurants in key locations such as King’s Cross, Victoria and strong London suburbs. The brand said it is…

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The need to do more: hospitality rallies in aid of Ukrainian refugees

The United Nations disclosed that more than three million people have fled Ukraine in search of safety with “most” residing in neighbouring EU countries. Nearly two million Ukrainians have settled in Poland and the EU has granted those fleeing the war a “blanket-right” to stay and work throughout the 27…

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SRA announces next step towards net zero

The sustainable restaurant association (SRA) has announced the next step in the restaurant trade’s journey towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. According to the SRA, consumers “increasingly” look for hospitality venues that offer more sustainable choices and employees are keen to work for companies that are taking action on climate,…

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Wahaca to launch UK’s first AR menu

Wahaca has announced it has partnered with Poplar Studio to launch a new augmented reality (AR) menu to showcase its dishes and create an “interactive customer experience”. The Web AR effect will reportedly enable customers to interact with the menu making it the first of its kind in the UK.…

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Wahaca to see £25m debt written off in CVA proposal

Mexican themed restaurant Wahaca will have a total of £25m in debt written off in a bid to salvage the brand as part of a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA).  According to Sky news, Wahaca proposed a CVA that will also see its lenders and shareholders pump £5m of new money…

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Wahaca to shutter a third of sites

Wahaca is set to shutter more than a third of its sites, following impacted sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The group is now planning to close 10 of its 28 sites. Branches affected by the closure include sites in Bluewater, Kent; St Pauls, London; Liverpool; Manchester and Bristol.  Alongside…

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