All news articles – Page 10
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NewsMichelin 2026: JKS and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants add to star tally
JKS says it is now ‘the UK’s most Michelin-starred restaurant group’ after both Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair and Legado in Shoreditch scored their first stars at this year’s ceremony
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NewsStarbucks appoints new regional director of operations
Martin McTigue joins the coffee chain as it returns to sales growth and expansion, having previously worked at Stonegate Group, Nando’s, and Greene King
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NewsPunch Pubs delivers £105m revenue, further EBITDA growth
Punch Pubs has reported total revenue of £105.1m for the 16 weeks ended 30 November 2025, with the operator recently completing or agreeing on 49 acquisitions - including 30 sites from McMullen’s
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NewsLomond Leisure Group expands with Star Pubs
The Scottish hospitality operator now operates six venues, with further expansion on the cards following the opening of The Parliament Arms on the Royal Mile
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NewsLondon pubs, accommodation drive ‘exceptional’ results for Butcombe Group
The premium pub operator named its London venues and Butcombe Boutique Inns offering as standout performers, with 9.7% like-for-like growth across its UK managed pub division
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NewsHotville eyes ‘year of significant growth’
The Nashville-style fried chicken brand says it achieved ‘record sales’ over the festive break and is now seeking franchisees as it looks to grow into a national chain
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NewsCornish Bakery to launch new concept for Welsh debut
The independent bakery has confirmed the opening of six new sites by May 2026, including its first in Wales, where it will debut a new format called RISE.
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NewsOakNorth backs leisure concept Mad Swans
The digital bank has provided a £10m loan to Longshot, the group behind Mad Swans - a concept combining leisure, sport, hospitality, and wellness at repurposed countryside golf clubs
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NewsWetherspoon urges sector to back Reform tax plans
Chairman Tim Martin criticised the ’underwhelming’ reception from pub sector leaders to Nigel Farage’s pub proposals, which includes cuts to VAT, business rates, beer duty, National Insurance, as well as reform of the tied system
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NewsWetherspoon defends dog policy following ‘misleading’ article
Tim Martin said the BBC’s suggestion Wetherspoon’s dog policy could be breaking the law ‘did not explain the company’s broader legal responsibility for the safety of its customers and staff’
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NewsRichard Tallboy joins Sona as chief information officer advisor
Sona says the newly created executive advisory role is designed to accelerate the company’s enterprise strategy and deepen its expertise across key areas of hospitality operations
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NewsYouMeSushi reports ‘year of record growth’
The fast casual sushi chain says it reached £20m in sales in 2025 with 14% year-on-year growth
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NewsMarket Taverns reports ‘positive trading momentum’ as it strengthens senior team
The group has appointed Miles Slade as managing director it prepares for its next phase of growth following ‘a strong trading period’ over Christmas and through January
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NewsGaucho appoints regional operations director
Jamie Belton, a former general manager at The Ivy Collection, will oversee operations across the steakhouse group’s eight regional restaurants
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NewsChaiiwala seeks partners for US launch
The Indian street food concept, which operates more than 100 UK locations, has successfully hosted a series of pop-ups in Texas and is exploring local franchise opportunities
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NewsNew people and culture director at NEOS Hospitality
Kayleigh Holmes joins the 40-strong bar operator at a pivotal time, as the business continues to scale and invest in its senior leadership team
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NewsEatphoria adds to senior team
The hybrid QSR group has appointed Matthew Chapman to lead the expansion of its brick-and-mortar franchise network as head of sales
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Hoppers’ fourth restaurant, Tonkotsu’s Welsh debut, and Cotti Coffee’s UK launch
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NewsDomino’s rolls out CHICK’N’DIP nationwide
The chicken sub-brand, described as “highly complementary” to Domino’s core pizza offer, is designed to meet growing demand for chicken and expand Domino’s range of occasions
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NewsChopstix owner QSRP appoints new CEO
Kevin Derycke will take over leadership of the European quick-service restaurant platform having previously spent three years leading Burger King’s operations in Italy