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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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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
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NewsPho continues expansion with 50th site and strong FY results
Pho reported group sales up 11.6% to £79.3m for the year to February 2025, as the TriSpan-backed Vietnamese restaurant brand continues its national rollout
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NewsTube strikes cost London pubs 250k pints as bookings collapse
Across the week (Mon-Thurs), bookings dropped 67% compared to the previous week, according to Access Hospitality data
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NewsEmployment Tribunal case could have ‘nuclear’ impact on sector
A case brought against The Big Table Group, which is now subject to appeal, unexpectedly found that tronc payments should be included in the calculation of workers’ holiday pay, with fears more staff could now come forward with similar claims
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NewsCoco di Mama expands retail footprint with Tesco launch
Azzurri’s Italian food-to-go brand is accelerating its push into retail, marking a major step in the brand’s shift from FTG operator to omnichannel business
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NewsMexi Bean Express looks to triple estate
The Yorkshire-founded QSR chain is exploring opportunities to franchise its concept, with the goal of reaching 12-15 sites next year, founder Danielle Best tells MCA