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All the news from the UK eating and drinking out industry, from company and brand updates, to people moves and shifting consumer trends
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NewsCreams rolls out new direct delivery platform
Customers can now order directly from the dessert chain via the Creams app, with further improvements planned for the loyalty scheme
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NewsZambrero appoints franchise development agents
Damian Bennett and Dawn Catherall, who both have more than 20 years’ experience frachising Subway, will drive expansion in the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire regions
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NewsThe Beckford Group announces trio of new openings
The West Country pub group will launch the sites in early 2026, starting with a modern British brasserie Corsham House, pub with rooms The King’s Arms, and village hotel Teffont House
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NewsDomino’s appoints Andrew Andrea as CFO
Currently CFO of C&C Group, and former CFO and CEO of Marston’s, Andrea will join the pizza group in March 2026
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NewsYoung’s: ‘We are seeing genuine volume growth’
CEO Simon Dodd says the premium pub group has only passed on minimal drinks price increases this year of 2.5% in March
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NewsLeon narrows losses
The chain reported total revenue of £62.5m in 2024 - a slight fall from £64.9m in 2023 - but has exited three sites and seen a significant reduction in its cost base
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NewsNew CTO at McDonald’s UK & Ireland
Alex Bissett-Powell, who has spent 10 years with the company in various roles, steps up to the chief technology officer role this month
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NewsYoung’s sees strong momentum through summer
The pubco reported healthy demand, with like-for-like sales were up 5.6% in the 24 weeks ended 15 September and total sales up 5.3%
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NewsSwingers stays focused on expansion despite revenue dip
Revenue dipped to £36.4m from £43.3m, albeit the competitive socialising concept continues to open in new markets
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NewsWhich Wich signs franchise deal for Scotland
The customisable sandwich concept has secured partners to launch in Edinburgh and Glasgow, shortly after signing its first franchise agreement to open in Cardiff
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NewsCrust Bros appoints ops director
Mathew Heather, formerly of Wahaca, Pho and Mitchells & Butlers, has joined the three-strong Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria concept
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NewsHospitality job losses could total 111,000 by November Budget
UKHospitality is urging the government to reverse some of the damage done in the last Budget, by lowering business rates, fixing NICs and cutting VAT
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NewsPunch announces leadership restructure
Steve Worrall has been appointed to the newly established role of group projects director, and Robin Belither has been promoted to managing director of Punch Pubs to lead the Leased & Tenanted (L&T) and Management Partnerships (MP) divisions
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NewsStarbucks appoints new UK marketing director
Vic Robertson will oversee campaign and digital strategy as well as product innovation, including the Starbucks Rewards program and its brand partnerships for the UK.
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NewsChuck E. Cheese to launch in the UK
The US restaurant and entertainment brand has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement in the UK, which will see a “fresh expression of Chuck E. Cheese tailored specifically for the market”
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NewsNWTC promotes Amber Wood to CEO
The Graphite Capital-backed business, which reported a like-for-like sales increase of 7.4% in the 17 weeks to 27 July 2025, has also appointed Jon Hire as its new CFO, replacing Glenn Person, who stepped down in August.
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NewsChopstix Group achieves ‘resilient growth’ in FY24
The Asian QSR brand reported adjusted EBITDA of £6.97m for the 35-weeks to 31 December 2024, but a loss after tax for the period of £963k.
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NewsIn pictures: Cosy Club’s cinematic-inspired interiors
Loungers has reopened its Cosy Club venue in Leeds following a major refurbishment, featuring statement lighting, bespoke carpeted walls, and a mirrored disco ball
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NewsHydes Brewery ‘eclipses’ last year’s turnover with new record
The brewer and pub operator achieved a 3.9% increase in turnover for the year to 30 March 2025, to £40.8m, with the majority of its sales growth driven by performance its managed estate
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NewsWhitbread appoints new non-exec
Jonathan Powell joins the operator of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre from his role as group CFO at The Sage Group