All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightOakNorth: ‘We expect the market to remain highly competitive’
There are significant opportunities for growth through consolidation, selective expansion and continued investment in technology, despite the ongoing market challenges faced by hospitality operators, according to the lender.
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NewsKFC franchisee acquires 17 company-owned sites
FPG Foods has agreed to acquire 17 of KFC’s company-owned sites, across the south of England and London, as it looks to increase its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.
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NewsVeeraswamy to fight eviction in court
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant is taking legal action against the Crown Estate as it looks to remain in its home at Victory House near Piccadilly Circus.
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NewsMowgli CFO joins Buxton Brewery
Matthew Peck joins the Peak District brewery as it embarks on a new phase of strategic expansion which includes new openings as part of its target to reach £10m in turnover by 2028.
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NewsKFC’s Rob Swain: ‘The ability to create social mobility is one of hospitality’s greatest strengths’
More needs to be done to help young people take that first step into work, KFC’s UK & Ireland GM has said in response to the current NEET crisis.
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NewsGail’s appoints international MD
The rapidly expanding bakery chain has appointed McWin partner and head of foodservice Harry Goss as its first international managing director.
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Analysis & InsightDinner sees dip in day part share as drinks-led occasions rise
Overall eating out participation picked up in the four weeks to 10 May 2026, versus the previous month, but was still down by 6.4pps on last year’s levels, at 52.4%, according to Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsGreene King launches upgraded menus at its heritage pubs
The pub company and brewer said it had taken learnings from its premium investments programme, with premium wines, cocktails and seasonal specials added to the menu across more than 70 pubs
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency continues to rise
The most engaged age cohort remains the 25-34 demographic, who upped their share of occasions by +1.4ppts versus last year, to 24.3%, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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NewsM&B to acquire small package of Whitbread sites
The pub and restaurant group is to acquire a seven-strong package of sites from Whitbread, which will be converted to either Miller & Carter or Toby Carvery, chief executive Phil Urban told MCA.
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NewsThesleff Group achieves record sales in 2025
Recently named as one of the UK’s 100 fastest growing businesses by The Sunday Times, the luxury hospitality group achieved record sales of £37.8m in 2025 and is projecting turnover of £64.7m this year.
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NewsJames Watt hopeful of second chance to buy back BrewDog
The BrewDog co-founder said that if he had a further opportunity to buy back his former business he would look to use his new drinks company, Second Best, as the vehicle to purchase it.
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NewsGreggs strengths board with new non-exec
Ikdeep Singh will join the board on 1 July 2026, as independent non-executive director, and brings with him significant leadership experience in global consumer businesses
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OpinionCan the government be swayed on VAT?
While calls for a permanently reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality sector are certainly not new, the voice of the sector has become louder on this issue in recent years in the hope the government will finally take action. Is #VATsTheProblem the answer?
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Analysis & InsightDelivery sales continue to see strong like-for-like growth
Overall sales for delivery and takeaway rose only 1.5% in April, versus last year, with delivery seeing above inflation growth compared to declining takeaway and click and collect orders
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Analysis & InsightFood and drink prices creep up again following dip
The 0.2% rise in prices in April is indicative of current geopolitical issues, high crude oil prices and tightening key commodities are exerting a renewed upward force on UK wholesale markets, states the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing.
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NewsMeatLiquor sites sold to Nabil Mankarious in pre-pack deal
Companies controlled by the former MeatLiquor director and co-founder of Fulham Shore purchased the two remaining MeatLiquor restaurants and sister bar BLOODsports in separate transactions.
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NewsStout brands look to rival Guinness
JD Wetherspoon has announced it plans to roll out Irish stout Murphy’s across its c.800 UK pub estate by the end of this month, with brand owner Heineken pitching Murphy’s as a cheaper alternative to Guinness
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NewsTube strikes set to go ahead this week
Drivers affiliated with the RMT union will stage a walk-out for two 24-hour periods, this Tuesday and Thursday after last-minute talks to resolve a dispute over working hours failed to achieve a resolution.
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NewsFive Guys Europe appoints new property director
Stephen Holloway joins the burger chain to lead its property team across the UK, France, Spain & Germany as it looks to expand across multiple channels