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OpinionMarston’s brewery closure signals dark days for British cask ale
The closure of Marston’s Burton-on-Trent brewery is the latest blow to Britain’s cask ale tradition, a category apparently being managed into decline by multinational owners
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NewsLosses widen for Byron as turnover falls
The beleaguered burger brand, which was acquired by Niyamo Capital last November, says it remains focused on restoring profitability despite its loss after tax increasing 130% in FY25
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NewsTortilla raises £2.5m to support growth plans and strengthen finances
The burrito brand said it will use the money to repay a £1.3m short-term overdraft and provide additional funding to support its growth strategy
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NewsRaising Cane’s lines up fourth London site in Dalston
The US fried chicken brand is advertising for jobs at a site on 3-5 Kingsland High Street
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Analysis & InsightWhy UK restaurant groups are betting on international expansion
With the cost doing business in the UK soaring, international expansion is no longer seen as a nice-to-have bolt-on; it’s an increasingly essential route to growth particularly for private equity backers
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NewsPureGym acquires Swiss operator NonStop Gym
The £235m deal will see PureGym become the largest low-cost gym operator in Switzerland
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NewsNEOS appoints Louise Orrin-Seemann as CFO
Orrin-Seemann brings extensive senior finance and commercial experience across corporate, start-up and scale-up businesses, with recent experience in hospitality alongside senior leadership roles across high-growth and international businesses
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NewsGroup François to expand to Dubai
The London-based operator has partnered with Keybourne Group to launch its Café François brand in the UAE
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NewsAdmiral Taverns increases CAPEX investment for second year running
Backed by the support of Proprium Capital Partners, the wet-led pub group is set to invest £38.4m in its estate in FY27, building on the FY26 programme of £34.1m
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NewsBancone heads to Paris
The London-based fresh pasta concept from David Ramsay and Will Ellner will cross the Channel next year, launching two restaurants in the French capital in quick succession
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NewsKFC rolls out Kwench across Scotland
The fried chicken giant has introduced its trend-led drinks brand across 58 restaurants north of the border, backed by a £38m investment
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NewsWhitbread warns activist pressure could distract from growth strategy
The Premier Inn owner warned Corvex Management’s demand for a board seat could slow execution of the group’s plan and has urged other shareholders to reject it
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NewsEveryman to join Asset Match private market
The boutique cinima operator said the disadvantages of remaining on the AIM junior market now outweigh the benefits
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NewsNightcap in talks over refinancing
The bar operator is in discussions with a number of potential lenders regarding the refinancing and replacement of its debt facilities, with management expecting new financing arrangements to be concluded in the near term
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NewsStarbucks shuts down Chipotle takeover rumours
The coffee giant reiterated that its management is ‘laser focused’ on the Back to Starbuck strategy and has ‘strong momentum and confidence’ in its long-term growth prospects
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NewsKFC franchisee The Adil Group acquires 22 restaurants
Acquired from former franchisee First Rate the package of sites comprises drive-thrus, small box sites and traditional restaurants across the North West of England, and align with Adil’s goal to grow its KFC business by 20% over the next five years.
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InterviewsNEOS: ‘It’s been a transformational year’
CEO Russell Quelch tells MCA the group’s programme of site conversions is driving significant returns with recent relaunches in Bristol and Southampton leading to revenue increases of up to 500%
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NewsNEOS secures £10m facility to support further growth
It comes as the bar business reports strengthened EBITDA across both the group and in venue in its FY25 results
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NewsBewliehill ceases trading
The seasonal eatery concept has shuttered its two remaining London sites after the group entered administration last week
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NewsGong Cha looks to further global growth as profits rise
The UK-based Taiwanese tea brand, which is being acquired by Bain Capital, saw topline revenue grow 12% in 2025 to $212.3m alongside a 10% increase in adjusted EBITDA