All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 15
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NewsCamerons can refocus on pub operations following debt reduction
The brewer and pub operator said its 45 managed house pubs traded well in 2024, contributing to a “significant improvement” in EBITDA for the year to 5 January 2025, from £3.9m to £4.6m.
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NewsDoner Shack secures new multi-site franchisee in Scotland
The UK-born Berlin-inspired kebab franchise is to expand in its hometown of Glasgow following the agreement of a new three-site franchise deal.
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NewsIn pictures: Playbox – the new social gaming concept from Boxpark
Housed within Boxpark’s Croydon venue, the new concept has been brought to live in an underutilised mezzanine space and combines competitive socialising with live sports.
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NewsWells & Co's performance driven by strong like-for-likes
The brewer and pub operator achieved group revenue growth of 5.6%, to £65.8m, for the year to 30 September 2024, with like-for-like growth of 7.5%.
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InterviewsMcMullen’s: Navigating Budget costs will be ‘like swimming in treacle’
Much of the pub operator’s profit growth will be used mitigate costs rather than fund investment and acquisitions, joint MD Heydon Mizon tells MCA
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NewsDelivery companies welcome new laws on worker eligibility checks
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats have said the move by the government to tackle the issue of illegal workers in the UK will help level the playing field for all sectors.
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NewsCeri Gott departs Hawksmoor
Following 13 years at the restaurant group, Gott has departed her role as chief people officer to set up her own leadership coaching company
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InterviewsBlack Sheep Coffee: ‘Our UK estate is flying’
The coffee shop business has experienced “tremendous traction” with its UK franchise development in recent weeks, and expects to have franchisees in place within each of its UK territories before the end of FY2025, co-founder Gabriel Shohet tells MCA.
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NewsMarket Halls acquires Shelter Hall
The Brighton seafront venue has been acquired from Sessions in a multimillion-pound deal, with the food brand incubator to focus on expanding its brand portfolio through franchising.
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Analysis & InsightWine and ice cream becoming popular dish pairing
Venues dedicated to ice cream and wine pairings have been opening, appealing to Gen Z who are less interested in a traditional night out involving alcohol, with the trend picking up interest on social media channels
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sales growth continues to lag inflation
Overall sales grew by 1.9% year-on-year, over the 12 weeks ended 11 March 2025, according to the latest data from Hospitality Data Insights, with delivery sales “slowing markedly” in the most recent four weeks
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NewsFuller’s announces board changes
Helen Jones is stepping down as an independent non-executive director (NED), and chair of the remuneration committee, with Robin Rowland replacing her role on the committee and Jane Bednall joining the board as an NED
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Analysis & InsightUK delivery market projected to grow +3% in 2025
The value of the market is expected to reach £14.43bn in 2025, with stronger household spending power driving growth in delivery in London and from within the ABC1 demographic and 25-34-year-old age bracket, a new report from Lumina Intelligence has found
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NewsNWTC announces record revenue
Revenue increased to £73.5m in the 52 weeks ended 31 March 2024, with underlying EBITDA up 20%, at the Graphite Capital-backed bar and restaurant operator
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NewsPatty & Bun completes restructure of burger business
The business and assets have been acquired by a new company led by the existing team, with all restaurants to remain open, founder Joe Grossmann confirmed.
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NewsPortobello shelves sale plans to focus on existing strategy
Despite receiving “multiple offers”, the board will continue with its existing growth plans, chairman Mark Crowther confirmed
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InterviewsYolk: ‘We try to balance a more premium product with accessibility’
The London-based food to go brand is cautious about pushing too far on price, particularly as it looks to scale outside the capital, founder Nick Philpot explains
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Analysis & InsightDelivery platforms perform strongly as consumer behaviour shifts
Consumers are increasingly prioritising convenience and affordability over traditional dining experiences, with delivery platforms seeing continued revenue growth, a new report from Cardlytics has found.
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NewsLola’s: ‘The real growth opportunity is outside London’
The travel-hub focused bakery brand sees huge potential to expand the business outside London, MD Asher Budwig shared
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NewsWendy’s on track to reach 50 sites this year
The QSR brand is to open five new sites in the coming months, as part of plans to open 150 restaurants across the UK and mainland Europe by 2028