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EventsSSP sees ‘resilient’ Q4 trading
The global food and beverage operator saw like-for-like sales climb 4% in the final quarter of its financial year, with the group set to deliver full-year revenue of £3.8bn
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NewsMarston’s brewery to close as cask volumes nosedive
Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed it is proposing to close the Burton-upon-Trent brewery, but said it would keep key ale brands, including Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn
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NewsStarbucks Corporation linked to takeover of Chipotle
The global coffee chain has worked with advisers in recent months on a takeover proposal for US burrito chain Chipotle, with the latter attracting a nearly $39bn market value, the FT has reported.
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NewsPBV acquires Bunify
The multi-brand franchise operator has bought a controlling stake in the loaded brioche buns business with plans to more than double its estate by the end of the year
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NewsCoca-Cola reignites Costa sale
The drinks giant is once again exploring a sale of Costa Coffee, according to people familiar with the matter, following its aborted attempt to offload the business last year
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NewsPiper partners with Reeve the Baker
The investment will be used to support the regional bakery group’s growth across the South of England and into new market towns
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NewsCreams Café launches Cineworld kiosk format
The dessert brand plans to open the new format in five cinemas across the UK by the end of 2026
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NewsAdmiral Taverns acquires Mountain Pub Company
Following completion of the deal, Mountain Pub Company’s 10-strong operator managed pub portfolio will be housed within Admiral Tavern’s community wet-led operator division Proper Pubs.
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NewsYoung’s to join FTSE 250 Index
CEO Simon Dodd said the promotion reflected the transformation of the business in recent years, during which Young’s has sharpened its focus on premium managed pubs, invested heavily in its estate and expanded through acquisitions
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NewsWhitbread sites acquired by former managers
Common Table Group has announced plans to acquire 57 restaurant sites and one Premier Inn hotel from Whitbread for an undisclosed sum
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NewsPubs and restaurants brought to market up 22%
More than 360 pubs and restaurants were brought to market through the property agent in the first eight months of 2026, up 22% on the same period last year
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NewsComptoir weighs AIM exit as board launches review of listing
The Comptoir Libanais operator is assessing whether its listing on London’s junior market remains appropriate, and is exploring a return of capital to shareholders
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NewsLucky Voice acquired in pre-pack, three sites to close
The transaction by Stockholm-based Moyagi Group involves three venues in Soho, Holborn and Liverpool Street
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NewsLane7 Group appoints Gavin Hughes as CEO
The competitive socialising business says the change, which will see founder Tim Wilks step back from day-to-day leadership, comes after a ‘transformative year’ marked by record revenue and EBITDA
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InterviewsValiant Pub Co: ‘It’s been the best forced pivot we’ve ever had’
Speaking to MCA, Valiant co-founders Mark McGinty and Gerry Carroll said the company had evolved from the wet-led model they originally envisioned when launching the business in 2021 to include sites with food and accommodation
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NewsThe Ivy operator grows sales to £350m
Troia UK Restaurants grew sales and turnover thanks to strong trading, new site openings and operational improvements despite ongoing cost inflation
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Weekend PressSupermarket giant Tesco weighs shock takeover bid for Majestic Wine
Sky News reports that Britain’s biggest grocery retailer is among the suitors circling Majestic Wine, whose portfolio includes the Vagabond bars brand
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NewsTurnover tops £100m at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Despite showing an operating loss of £5.8m, the chef’s UK business says it continues to be cash and EBITDA generative, aided by a ‘strong performance’ at its 22 Bishopsgate restaurants
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NewsLosses widen for The Wolseley Hospitality Group as it prepares to enter London hotel space
The premium restaurant group, which is set to launch its first hotel in the capital later year, saw pre-tax losses increase 10% in 2025
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NewsUnderlying like-for-like performance drives turnover growth for Dishoom
The Indian restaurant group grew turnover by 16% in 2025, rising beyond £150m for the first time