All articles by James McAllister – Page 13
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NewsHigh inflation and interest rates continue to hold back margin growth at Pizza GoGo
The pizza franchise says it ‘performed well against a backdrop of challenging business conditions and market uncertainty’ in its latest financial results, with turnover and profit both seeing marginal growth
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NewsKokoro ‘well positioned to deliver sustained growth’ as profits rise
The Korean-Japanese QSR chain is currently transitioning existing joint venture stores to a franchise structure in order to create ‘a more scalable operating model’, as it targets nationwide growth
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NewsLeon exits administration as CVA approved
The ‘naturally fast-food’ chain says it will now press ahead with ‘ambitious development plans’ after 100% of voting creditors backed the restructuring
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NewsMarket Halls to expand competitive socialising concept
The London-based group will launch Games Hall at its Canary Wharf site following a successful trial, amid growing demand for immersive, multi-dimensional leisure experiences
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NewsThe Salad Project to open first travel hub site
The fast-growing premium salad concept’s London Bridge launch is described by co-founder Florian de Chezelles as a ‘huge milestone’ for the group
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NewsSpudBros Express to expand into Scotland
The viral jacket potato concept is plotting multiple openings north of the border having signed a new development agreement with franchise operator SUR Group
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NewsBig Mamma performing ‘in excess of expectations’ as turnover surpasses £50m
Despite swinging to a loss, the French-founded Italian group says its restaurants continue to see ‘resounding results’ with sales up 27% in its most recent financial year
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NewsAdnams chair: ‘The company’s level of borrowings was unsustainable’
The regional brewer and pub operator’s chair, Simon Townsend, says the group’s asset disposal programme has been ‘absolutely essential to provide a solid base from which to restore profitable growth’
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NewsJust Eat to pilot WhatsApp ordering in Europe
The delivery platform says its latest innovation, which will initially be trialled in the Netherlands and Spain, is ‘redefining the paradigm of convenience’
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NewsLate-night venues ‘bearing the brunt of hospitality closures’ as segment continues to contract
The latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor shows the space has shrunk by 28.9% in the six years since Covid-19 first hit, equating to nearly three net closures every week
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NewsCalls for ‘radical changes’ to business rates appeal system amid ‘tsunami’ of challenges
Colliers warns that ratepayers are facing ‘carnage’ as the number of business rates appeals registered in Q1 2026 is nearly five times higher than those submitted in Q4 2025
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NewsAaron Moore-Saxton departs Sides
He has stepped down as MD of the fried chicken chain after less than a year in the role
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NewsDozens of hospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2026
Dishoom, Moto, Bella Italia and Ardent Pub Group are among the 60 hospitality businesses to feature on the 2026 UK list
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NewsFlight Club passes billion-dart milestone
The competitive socialising brand says growth momentum continues following the launch of its latest site, in Reading, and strong FY25 financial results
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NewsSmacks to launch first travel hub site
The London-born QSR chain, which recently secured the backing of hip-hop duo Krept & Kronan, will open a location at Morden Underground Station in July
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NewsVAT on children’s restaurant meals cut to 5% for summer
UKHospitality says the move, which will apply to eat-in restaurant dishes served from a children’s menu, reflects government recognition that a lower VAT rate delivers immediate benefits for the economy
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality is integrating AI assistants into the workplace
Virtual assistants to support staff and enhance the customer experience are becoming more prevalent across the sector, but, as delegates at MCA’s Hostech Conference were told, adoption remains a challenge
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News‘No easy route to recovery’ for hospitality as insolvencies remain high
Analysis of government figures by Buchler Phillips shows the sector remains near the top of the insolvency table with ‘experiential’ or themed chains and cocktail bars the most vulnerable formats
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NewsHospitality sees ‘some of the largest falls’ in payroll numbers as UK unemployment rises
UKHospitality has said rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities in the sector are the results of ’endless cost increases’
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NewsGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen as part of new on-trade brewing strategy
The group says it will move away from the off-trade and export channels under the new approach, which has led to the sale of Old Speckled Hen to Damm UK