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Heavitree pubs recording strong top line trading
The Exeter-based brewery and pub company recorded an increase in turnover of 3.62%, to £3.52m, for the six month to 30 April 2025, with profit before tax of £1.5m for the period.
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Adnams reduces borrowings by £7m
The brewer and pub operator said debt reduction and increased confidence in transformational investments would all lead to sustainable growth in shareholder value
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Evolv Collection ‘happy’ with 2024 performance during transition period
The premium hospitality group, formerly known as D&D London, reported turnover of £126.4m, for the year ended 30 September 2024, with loss before tax amounting to £13.4m. Sales performance has been strong since the year end
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Moto Hospitality continues investing in ‘transformation’ of rest stop experience
The MSA operator is rolling out new brands and EV infrastructure as well as improving the customer experience through tech
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Benugo turnover surpasses £134m
The café, deli, and restaurant group achieved the highest turnover in its 26-year history in 2024, while securing new contracts at locations like St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle
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Lola’s Cupcakes triples pre-tax profits
The bakery business, which trades from 40+ locations, reported sales of more than £26m in 2024, with plans to continue expanding in the Southeast and beyond
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Brewhouse & Kitchen to expand ‘when conditions improve’
The pub operator reported a slight dip in turnover to £16.3m, albeit like-for-like sales growth improved to 2.5% in the first 35 weeks of its current financial year
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The Ivy Collection grows revenue to record highs
Revenue stood at £327.1m for the 53 weeks ended 5 January 2025 and new openings contributed to growth, with restaurateur Richard Caring reportedly in talks for a deal that could exceed £1bn
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BrewDog pauses flotation plans
The multinational brewer and pub operator has rowed back on plans to become a public company, instead focusing on a return to growth and profitability
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New openings drive revenue for Various Eateries
The group delivered £24.7m revenue in H1 2025, with both Coppa Club and Noci delivering encouraging performances
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The Big Table Group tops £300m sales
Despite persistent inflation and cost of living challenges, a diversified portfolio and geographic spread have supported the group in driving sales and profitability while mitigating costs
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200 Degrees announces record sales
The coffee shop, roastery and wholesale business – owned by The Nero Group – reported revenue had broken through the £20m mark for the first time, in the year to 31 March 2025.
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Tortilla undergoes debt financing; CFO to step down
The fast casual Mexican chain has entered a new financing agreement with its banking partner Santander, which extends its current debt facilities from £10m to £12.5m. Separately, CFO Maria Denny will step down in September
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Heartwood: ‘We continue to invest as others cut back’
The operator of Heartwood Inns pubs and Brasserie Blanc restaurants has reported a 12.6% increase in revenue to £67.9m for the year ended 30 June 2024, with site EBITDA rising to £11.7m
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Star Pubs to invest £4.5m in outside spaces
Around 88 pubs will benefit from improved gardens this year, with a quarter of these being themed to Heineken brands – and 83 pub buildings will be revamped on the outside to boost their kerb appeal.
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Badiani to launch crowdfunding campaign
The Italian gelato shop operator, which has 14 UK sites, is to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it looks to scale internationally.
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Whitbread F&B sales drop 16% in Q1
The Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Bar+Block operator said the numbers were in line with expectations as it continues to rationalise its restaurant estate
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Ole & Steen UK delivers double-digit EBITDA growth
For the year ending 31 December 2024, UK revenue rose to £36.6m, up from £34.8m in 2023. EBITDA reached £4.8m, with strong trading in Q4 driving +17% like-for-like sales growth
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St Austell Brewery overcomes challenges to deliver sales and profit growth
The South West brewer and pub operator reports record turnover and EBITDA growth, as it unveils its first significant rebrand in 70 years
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Busaba Eathai files notice to appoint administrators
It comes as the Alan Yau-founded restaurant concept closes London restaurants in Bloomsbury and Kingston, leaving it with an estate of six sites