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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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NewsJersey Mike’s appoints Satnam Leihal as UK CEO
The appointment comes ahead of the opening of the sandwich brand’s first UK restaurant in Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus, in November, marking the start of an ambitious expansion plan for the US chain
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NewsBrewDog looks to move on from past ownership
Signaling a ‘new era’ under owner Tilray Brands, a major new marketing campaign nonetheless falls back on irreverent wordplay
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NewsCreative Restaurant Group appoints CEO
Milena Floyd will oversee sushi restaurant SUMI in Notting Hill, Japanese grill and sushi bar NIJU, Kioku by Endo at The OWO, and the newly-opened IGNI
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NewsInn Collection Group grows estate to 30 sites as revenue tops £81m
Net losses after tax were £23.3m, after depreciation, amortisation of goodwill, finance charges and exceptional costs
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NewsSwingers rebrands as ‘Home of Rivalry’ in push beyond crazy golf
The competitive socialising company said the rebrand gives it a platform to expand into a wider mix of games, events, food and drink experiences
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NewsHydes hit by cost pressures despite modest sales growth
The North west brewer and pub operator said profitability was hit by rises in the National Minimum Wage, higher employer National Insurance contributions and elevated energy costs
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NewsGiles Fry to leave TGI Fridays UK
The chief operating officer is stepping down after 15 months leading a turnaround effort at the casual dining brand
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NewsSimon Rogan: UK expansion ‘not a viable proposition’
L’Enclume restaurateur Simon Rogan says he ‘has no appetite’ to invest more in Britain, with the tourist tax the latest addition to the cost of doing business
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including a new events space for Butcombe Group, Ole & Steen’s latest London location, and Burgerism’s nationwide expansion push
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NewsPret and Gail’s explore more high-protein options amid GLP-1 boom
The bosses of Pret a Manger and Gail’s have hinted at plans to introduce a wider range of high-protein products and alternatives amid a rise in GLP-1 users
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NewsThe Zetter Collection announces first expansion into Europe
The London-based boutique hotel group will launch The Zetter 717 Amsterdam in early 2027 on Prinsengracht in the city’s Canal District
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NewsCapdesia completes majority acquisition of Alice Pizza
The foodservice sector specialist investor has partnered with Quadrivio & Pambianco to acquire the Italian fast casual pizza chain
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NewsBow Street Group targeting up to six acquisitions in next three years
Executive chairman David Page says the group is only interested in bringing profitable businesses into its stable, which have scope to expand up to and beyond 60 sites nationwide
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NewsThird Space sees turnover top £100m
The luxury health club and fitness chain has reported a 36% turnover increase for 2025, boosted by growth in its membership
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NewsLina Stores appoints new marketing director
Hannah Clark joins the Italian deli and restaurant brand from Urban Pubs & Bars
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NewsKFC franchise marks 50 site milestone
Gastronomy Restaurants has opened a new site at Shrewsbury Meole Brace, an early exmaple of KFC’s new branding and restaurant design
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NewsStarbucks mulls $3bn sale of Japanese operations
The coffee giant has solicited pitches from several financial advisers on options for the business and is open to selling a majority stake
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NewsZizzi returns to TV advertising with Christmas campaign
Zizzi’s Christmas advert will mark its first TV advertising campaign since 2021 and forms part of the brand’s wider investment in building brand salience ahead of the festive trading period
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NewsRandy’s Donuts to make UK debut
The US donut chain is to launch its first outpost this side of the pond in Scotland having secured a site in Edinburgh city centre
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NewsVue explores London IPO
The European cinema operator is looking to capitalise on a record-breaking summer at the box office with a £1.5bn listing