All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shops and cafés benefit as consumers trade down
Ongoing cost pressures are continuing to shape spending habits, with lower ticket channels such as coffee shops and food to go benefiting from increased transactions, new data from CACI has found.
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NewsKFC UK & Ireland delivers 8% like-for-like sales in Q2
The fried chicken chain’s UK & Ireland business achieved its highest sales week with its Pickle Mania LTO, while Taco Bell UK has boosted sales with the launch of new drinks range Baja Blast
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NewsPret appoints new international president
Anita McDonnell, who joins from her role as Taco Bell’s MD for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, will lead Pret’s business across Europe, Asia and Africa
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InterviewsSourdough Sophia close to £1m fundraise target
The neighbourhood bakery will open its seventh site – and first in central London – tomorrow with the business currently exploring locations in the south and west of the capital, co-founder and CEO Sophia Handschuh tells MCA.
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NewsSSP reports UK like-for-likes up 11%
Reporting its third quarter results for the period to 30 June 2026, the global food and beverage operator said that overall sales for the UK & Ireland had increased by 8%, supported by positive seasonal trading
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NewsMore hospitality businesses viewing air conditioning as a necessity
The hot weather this year has forced some restaurants to close at times, however some operators have faced lengthy planning applications to install air conditioning
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NewsTonkotsu achieves +11% increase in turnover
Ramen restaurant group Tonkotsu said its strong revenue growth was supported by new locations, an updated menu design, and price optimisation, with up to four additional sites planned over the next two years.
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NewsBanana Tree sees boost from new Cardiff flagship
The Big Table Group-owned South-East Asia restaurant saw its first site in Wales perfom “exceptionally well”, however the impact of cost pressures and consumer confidence resulted in a loss before tax in 2025
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Analysis & InsightPub & bar market growth being driven by inflation
The UK pub and bar market is due to grow by +2% in 2026, to reach a value of £24.7bn, according to a new report from Lumina Intelligence, but its growth is behind that of the wider eating out market.
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Analysis & InsightFoodservice inflation sees 1.8% rise in June
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector crept up again in June (+1.8%), having stabilised the previous month, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing.
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Analysis & InsightRates cut welcomed, but support ‘shouldn’t stop at pubs’
Many of the larger pub groups have voiced their support for the measure, but others have been more vocal in their frustration that the measure doesn’t go far enough and are calling on the government not to overlook the struggles of restaurants and hotels, and the bigger problem of VAT
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NewsWhitbread appoints new non-executive director
Mark Allan, CEO at Land Securities Group, begins his role on 1 October 2026 and will also join the audit committee and nomination committee.
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NewsKibou secures first central London site
The new flagship Covent Garden location is due to open in early 2027, following its next opening, in Birmingham’s Temple Row – and will its biggest site to date
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NewsGreen & Fortune to launch four hospitality concepts at new London Museum venue
The hospitality caterer is working with chef Robin Gill on the new openings, which include a flagship restaurant, bar and café.
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Analysis & InsightPremium dining and hotels outperform wider hospitality sector
Revenue across restaurants, pubs and bars was up 1.50% overall last month, compared to May 2026, but down 1.05% on the comparable month last year, the latest Hospitality Index from Moore Kingston Smith has found.
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee secures new development agreement for North West
The growing franchise coffee shop operator has secured a development agreement with Yoloways Group for a minimum of nine new sites across North Wales and Cheshire
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NewsBrewDog appoints new director of bars
Former director at London restaurant and pub group Soltaire, Gemma Hampton-Stone will lead the Tilray Brands-owned business’ bars in the UK and Europe
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NewsBurnham must recognise hospitality as ‘vital partner’ in growth economy
UKHospitality welcomes the new Prime Minister’s commitment to the economy and supporting young people into work but calls on him to recognise the boost the sector could bring with the right support.
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NewsFuller’s sees improved like-for-like performance for the year to date
Executive chairman Simon Emeny said he was delighted with Fuller’s consistent progress and strong operational performance this year, with the group benefiting from the warm weather and World Cup activity.
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NewsMarston’s sees like-for-like sales decline
Despite a 1.6% decline in like-for-like sales over the past 42 weeks, the 1,300 strong pub business reported excellent sales growth in its new pub formats, with sports bar concept Grandstand “the standout performer”.