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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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NewsSan Carlo appoints Lisa Buckley as MD
Buckley has held senior leadership roles at BrewDog, Ninja Warrior UK, Wagamama and Côte Brasserie
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NewsSharp’s Brewery to close with up to 40 redundancies
Molson Coors has confirmed Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall will close at the end of 2026, with up to 40 roles at risk
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NewsYoung’s full year performance to be ahead of market expectations
The premium pub operator has reported ‘continued momentum’ in its half-year results with revenue up 10.4% alongside an increase of 6.4% in like-for-like sales
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NewsGreggs to consolidate manufacturing with 740 job losses
The bakery chain delivered 7.7% sales growth in Q3 of 2026, supported by the successful launch of new products and more settled weather in August and September
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NewsShepherd Neame sees continued pressure in brewing and brands
The brewer and pub operator described its performance for the year ended 27 June 2026 as ‘satisfactory’ with modest increases in underlying EBITDA and profit before and after tax
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NewsPermanently Unique has ‘clear and disciplined strategy’ for growth as turnover rises
The premium restaurant operator has reported sales of £42m in its financial results for 2025, with site-level EBITDA rising to £11.2m
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NewsBrava appoints new head of operations
Ian Tillet joins the group from Côte and will lead across the Jamies Italian UK, Riding House Cafés and Maslow’s Restaurants brand
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NewsHarts Group unveils details of new concept
The London-based group has confirmed its Parrillan restaurant in Borough Yards has closed and will relaunch in November under an all-day Spanish concept called Los Primos
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NewsWe Do Play plots fresh investment and further expansion following Boom Battle Bar acquisition
The group, led by Boom Battle Bar founder Richard Beese, plans to introduce new tech, games and experiences across the competitive socialising brand’s estate while also growing its footprint
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NewsAdnams appoints director of hospitality & retail
Charlie Ashwell joins the Southwold brewer and pub operator after ten years with Punch Group, most recently as head of operatons at Laine
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NewsJW Lees makes board appointments
The Manchester family brewer and pub operator has promoted Lee Reeves and Gary Stafford to its management board following a record year for the brewer and pub operator
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NewsStarbucks rolls back on green targets in cost-cutting drive
The global coffee chain has scaled back or scrapped its green goals, with staff on its sustainability team let go, as looks to cut $2bn in costs.
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NewsScottish government gives backing to #VATsTheProblem campaign
Deputy First Minister Jennifer Gilruth has written to the UK government backing the campaign to reduce VAT and urging it to listen to the sector’s calls.
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NewsPopeyes achieves 50% revenue increase in 2025
The fast-growing QSR chicken brand increased revenue from £119m to £178m, in the 52 weeks to 31 December 2025, driven by the addition of 44 net new openings during the period.
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NewsTortilla sees significant boost to like-for-likes from delivery sales
Total UK like-for-like sales up 13.9%, made up of a +6.5% uplift to in-store sales and +32.7% in delivery sales, in the 26 weeks to 28 June 2026.
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NewsChickpea Group appoints Gavin George as chair
George, who was already a non-executive director at Chickpea, brings more than 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, having co-founded and led Laine Pub Company
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NewsXP Factory offloads Boom Battle Bar
The group has entered into an agreement that will see F.O Twenty-Four Ltd acquire the competitive socialising brand for a total consideration of up to £11m
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen sells two pubs to Trust Inns
The freehold pubs in Bournemouth and Poole will form part of Trust Inns’ leased estate, as Brewhouse & Kitchen focuses on locations aligned with its longer-term plans
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NewsWest Yorkshire operator takes on three Star leases
Tony Lumb has taken on The George Inn in central Leeds, The Black Bull in Shepley and The Will O Nats in Huddersfield, and is currently undertaking refurbishments with at all three alongside Star Pubs
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NewsPho reports 15% rise in adjusted EBITDA
The Vietnamese restaurant group has recently opened three new London locations, in Russell Square, Waterloo and Victoria, with several additional sites currently in legal negotiations