All Finance articles – Page 5
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NewsUK demand for Guinness contributes to Diageo sales growth
The demand contributed to 8.8% growth in net sales in Europe, with Guinness continuing to outperform in the on-trade
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NewsWetherspoon keeps up sales momentum
The pubco achieved a 3.4% increase in like-for-like sales during the 13 weeks to 26 April, plus a 4.1% uplift in total sales
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NewsFranco Manca CVA approved by creditors
The pizza restaurant group has confirmed plans to close 16 sites, and said the CVA will allow it to invest in the remainder of its estate and strengthen trading performance
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NewsGreene King reduces loss with strong operating profit growth in FY25
The pub and brewing group reported a set of improved numbers for the 53 weeks to 4 January 2026, increasing group revenue by 3.6% and narrowing its losses to -£23.4m, driven by strong peak trading and disciplined cost control
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NewsInflationary pressures hit margins at Pizza Union
The Bobby Hashemi-led Roman pizza bar brand has reported a drop in both turnover and profit in its 2025 financial results, following the closure of one of its London sites
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Analysis & InsightWhitbread’s refreshed strategy builds on recent success
Analysts note that Premier Inn continues to outperform the market, while the new integrated F&B offering will help leverage a captive audience of diners
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NewsTaco Bell UK achieves 23% sales growth
The UK business delivered same-store sales growth of 23% over the past two years, contributing heavily to a strong performance across international markets
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Analysis & InsightSixes looks to future under new ownership
The experiential cricket concept has been acquired by a new vehicle, Sixes Entertainment Limited, backed by its secured lenders: Aurora Leasing and Vantage Capital
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NewsWhitbread to replace all existing branded restaurants
The Premier Inn operator is reallocating capital to extend its plan to replace all of the 197 remaining restaurants within its portfolio with a more efficient integrated restaurant
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NewsKFC UK credits sales growth to menu innovation
KFC UK & Ireland’s system sales grew 9% in the first quarter of 2026, with strong momentum in Q2 attributed to the new pickle menu, which it says is the most successful limited time offer in KFC UK’s history
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NewsDemand across London portfolio drives growth at PPHE
The UK-listed hotel group has reported an ‘encouraging performance’ in its Q1 results with turnover up 8% and RevPAR up nearly 5%
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NewsWatchHouse ‘extremely satisfied’ with FY25 performance
The coffee house group reported a 48% increase in group revenue, to £22.8m for the year to 27 July 2025, and decreased its losses from -£4.2m to -£2.8m for the period, as it continued with UK and international expansion
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NewsYoung’s joins the main market
The pub group’s move from AIM to the main market of the London Stock Exchange, was described as a “pivotal milestone” for the business, aligning with the scale, heritage and strong performance of Young’s in recent years
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Weekend PressJamie Oliver condemns ministers for ‘battering’ businesses
The chef and restaurateur told Times Radio the tax system does not differentiate between big players and tiny firms and Britain will become less relevant in terms of entrepreneurship
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NewsDomino’s shareholders signal concern over updated remuneration policy
Nearly 30% of investors voted against the resolution policy at pizza delivery group’s AGM, prompting the board and remuneration committee to commit to further consultation
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NewsStonegate ramps up investment in Pub Partners sites
The pub group has completed 160 development schemes in its leased and tenanted division in the first half of its financial year – a significant increase on the 60 projects it undertook in H1 2025.
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NewsCaravan achieves record year of growth
The all-day restaurant group reported an 8.8% increase in revenue to £26.6m in 2025, with plans to open a new London flagship restaurant
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NewsComptoir reports marginal gains in a year of ‘reset and rebuilding’
Despite operational improvements at the Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired restaurant group, revenue was down from £34.6m in FY24 to £33m in FY25 – but up 0.2% on a like-for-like basis, while adjusted EBITDA increased by £0.3m.
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Analysis & Insight‘Burdensome tax regime’ and ‘subdued consumer demand’ push up insolvencies
The latest government figures show accommodation and food services insolvencies jumped 22% month-on-month between January and February this year
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Analysis & InsightWar on Iran: ‘Energy crisis is another storm the sector will have to weather’
The latest conflict in the Middle East might be unpredictable and fast-moving, but something all commentators are agreed on is that it will have a serious impact on fuel prices. Hospitality businesses face particular challenges when it comes to rising fuel costs