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NewsTasty announces £9.25m fundraising to invest in growth
The casual dining operator has proposed to change its name to Bow Street Group and appoint David Page as executive chairman, with aspirations to deliver four to six acquisitions over the first three years
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NewsWingstop latest opening shatters global weekly sales record
The UK business is set to complete a record year of expansion, with 20 new openings planned by the end of 2025
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NewsStarbucks sees ‘continued momentum’ in the UK
Comparable sales are in the low single digits, driven by a focus on service, beverage consistency, food innovation and labour investments to support peak operating hours, according to CEO Brian Niccol
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NewsPark Chinois appoints administrators
The high-end Chinese restaurant and club, which was founded by Alan Yau, is part of Sofija Mehta’s Island Hospitality group, which also has outposts in Ibiza
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NewsSimmons Bars restructures, closes four sites
The cocktail bars group filed 13 notices of intent to appoint administrators across a number affiliated limited companies
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NewsStarbucks ‘ahead of schedule’ on turnaround plan
The coffee giant reported its sixth consecutive quarter of same-store sales decline, albeit CEO Brian Niccol revealed plans to ”unleash a wave of innovation that fuels growth and elevates customer service”
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NewsWasabi retail business delivers ‘exceptional’ growth
The food to go concept, which operates 40 UK stores and 4 in the US, reported turnover of £126.9m for the 52 weeks ended December 2024
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We’re not in control of the share price, we’re in control of the business’
CEO Roisin Currie defended the retailer’s slide in profits and drop in share price, saying Greggs has increased its “robust” market share despite the slowdown
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NewsCaffè Nero: ‘Our model is paying off’
The Nero Group delivered 8% sales growth for its UK estate between 1 March and 31 May, supported by the successful launch of its summer iced drinks menu
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NewsGusto Italian acquired by Cherry Equity Partners
The transaction will see seven flagship Gusto restaurants continue to trade, but six will close following the pre-pack administration deal
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NewsDavid Page in talks to raise £10m for Tasty
The placing would see Tasty renamed Bow Street Group, while the former Fulham Shore boss would take on the role of executive chairman at the London-listed Wildwood and dim t operator
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NewsLane7 consolidates ahead of further expansion
The competitive socialising concept sees a healthy pipeline for future opportunities across the UK, Ireland, and Germany
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NewsWelcome Break reports ‘very successful’ year
The motorway service area operator saw a record performance in terms of EBITDA profitability, followed by strong momentum in the beginning of 2025
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NewsMitchells & Butlers raises full-year expectations as like-for-likes climb 4.5%
The group upgraded its full-year outlook after delivering a strong Q3, stating that performance remains well ahead of the market, supported by a favourable Easter trading period and warm summer weather
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NewsChipotle CEO: Europe could support ‘thousands’ of sites
The QSR brand is pressing ahead with its international growth strategy despite a dip in like-for-like sales, with the group highlighting improving trends and strong potential across Europe
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NewsMegan’s grows revenue by 13%
The 21-strong neighbourhood restaurant group exited its Clapham Common site and is actively seeking to exit another, but said it remains committed to “disciplined, selective” expansion
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NewsBusaba Eathai acquired in pre-pack
The seven-strong Thai restaurant group has been acquired in a pre-pack sale by Seaco Investments, saving around 240 jobs
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InterviewsJW Lees: 'When the sun comes out, pubs do well'
Greater Manchester-based brewer and pub group MD William Lees-Jones says the business remains cautious despite strong early-year trading, with new cost pressures and tax reforms threatening profitability
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NewsCosta franchise acquires 21 sites
Sim Trava, one of the largest Costa franchises in the UK, has acquired 21 branded coffee shops from Sheffield-based fast food franchise operator QFM Group
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NewsFive Guys secures £185m refinancing deal
The new debt agreement will provide financial headroom for the better burger chain until 2030, and will enable it to expand its estate, with a larger number of drive-thru restaurants understood to be part of the strategy, Sky News reports.