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All the news from the UK eating and drinking out industry, from company and brand updates, to people moves and shifting consumer trends
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Toca Social announces new investment
The immersive soccer and dining experience, which has plans to open in major cities across the UK, has received an investment from Norwegian Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen
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Revised Deposit Return Scheme ‘significant victory’ for hospitality
Hospitality venues will no longer be required to act as a return point, a key ask due to the cost and complexity involved, according to UKHospitality
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Chipotle keen to unlock growth potential in Europe
The new leadership team will drive forward a “compelling proposition,” says CEO Brian Niccol, as the fast casual Mexican chain reports $2.7bn in quarterly sales
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Loungers delivers record revenue
The all-day cafe, bar, and restaurant operator has reported £353.5m in revenue for the 53 weeks ended 21 April 2024, reflecting both strong like-for-like sales growth and the success of the openings programme
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In pictures: Albert’s Schloss unveils London debut
The Bavarian bier palace concept will open its doors on Shaftesbury Avenue on 5 July, with a spacious 18,000 sq ft venue featuring five bars and an on-site bakery
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New senior appointments at State of Play
The experiential leisure operator has promoted Nicola Blackford to chief commercial officer and Sam Pollard to UK MD as it continues to look for expansion opportunities overseas
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Redemption Roasters closes investment round
The specialty coffee chain plans to open 17 new sites in London by 2026, with revenues forecast to exceed £25m
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Three Joes confirms site closures
The Neapolitan pizza concept said it had struggled to keep some of its venues viable amid the cost of living crisis, albeit three locations remain open and trading
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Pret announces board changes
JAB partner Konrad Meyer has been appointed chairman, succeeding Olivier Goudet, while Pret co-founder Sinclair Beecham rejoins the business
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Tortilla looks ahead to improved consumer outlook
The fast casual Mexican group reported a 14% increase in revenue at 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in 2023, with consumer demand expected to further recover later this year
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Afrikana lines up six new openings
The African-inspired restaurant group looks towards openings in Ilford, Kingston, Holloway and Hounslow this year, with further sites lined up in Tooting and Reading
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Strong third quarter for Caffè Nero
The coffeehouse chain reported sales growth of 10.5% year-on-year in the UK, with double-digit growth in delivery sales and even stronger growth in the Coffee at Home business
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Uber Eats signs new exclusive partnerships
Detroit Pizza, Eggslut and Four Seasons have exclusively joined the delivery platform, as it adds a slew of London eateries including Coqfighter, Taro and Yori
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In pictures: Laine Pub Company’s Butterfly Trail
The pubco and craft brewer has partnered with Pixel Artworks to bring an augmented reality experience to Brighton’s Spiegeltent
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Tipping law will benefit ‘millions’ of workers
The code of practice, which will be implemented three months later than originally planned in October 2024, will put an estimated £2m back into workers’ pockets, with the “fair and transparent” system welcomed by stakeholders
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BrewDog: Attacks have worrying implications for sustainability
CEO James Watt said the company has replaced 30% of the saplings which failed in its restoration project, as he staunchly defended BrewDog’s record on sustainability
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Train strikes announced during May Bank Holiday
Staff at 16 train companies will walk out between 7 and 9 May, with an overtime ban in place between 6 and 11 May
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Grind partners with Tesco
The coffee roaster, bar and restaurant group will now stock its packaged wholebean and ground coffee, pods and ready-to-drink (RTD) cans at the supermarket giant
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Adam Gregory departs Turtle Bay
Previously of Wagamama, Be At One and Leon, Gregory was at Piper-backed Turtle Bay for five years
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In pictures: Gail’s reveals latest store design
The new bakery in West Bradbury Yard, Brentford, is housed in a listed warehouse building, and has taken inspiration from its industrial heritage