All news articles – Page 10
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NewsGong cha signs 225-plus UK store franchise deal
A deal has been signed with Jinziex – a new company led by Diljit Brar, CEO of Goldex; Azha Rehman, founder & CEO of Kaspa’s Desserts; and Steve Falle, managing director of WY&SF Ltd.
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NewsYounger drinkers favour fruit-flavoured beer over bitter
Demand has risen by 250% in a year, driven by Gen Z seeking lighter, sweeter and lower-alcohol options, The Times reports
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News‘Mounting pressure’ on McDonald’s to protect staff
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to 1,400 outlets across the UK, warning of legal action if they fail to protect employees from sexual abuse
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NewsHow Network Rail evolved its ‘vanilla’ food offering
The station operator has built an offer that is more innovative and in tune with what customers are looking for, head of retail Daniel Charles told MCA’s Food to Go conference
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NewsIn pictures: MCA Hospitality Awards winners 2025
The UK’s top hospitality operators gathered at The Guildhall last Thursday (13 March) to celebrate industry excellence at the MCA Hospitality Awards 2025
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NewsBaton Berisha appointed CEO at Rare Restaurants
Formerly of The Wolseley Hospitality Group, The Ivy Collection, and D&D London, Berisha joins the parent company of Gaucho and M Restaurants with immediate effect
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NewsHospitality CEOs reaffirm commitment to inclusive workplaces
More than 50 hospitality leaders, including CEOs from Greggs, Punch Pubs and Pizza Express, have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to building inclusive, equitable workplaces
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NewsSoho pubs urged to host ‘quiet nights’
Westminster City Council has announced a controversial new strategy proposing ‘quiet nights’ in pubs, alcohol-free activities, and a late-night levy on hospitality businesses
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NewsCaptain D’s signs up master franchise for UK
CD’s Holdings will open a debut UK location in Kent in August 2025 for the fish and chip brand, followed by Sussex and Hampshire soon after.
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NewsPCA considers innovative agreement types
The Pubs Code Adjudicator does not currently require compliance for operator-managed or profit share agreements – but said it will “keep the matter under review”
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NewsETM appoints new people director
The premium sports bar and restaurant group has appointed former Scoffs Group people director Amanda Smyth.
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NewsBoxhall City reveals 13-strong food line-up
Set to launch on 10 April, the line-up includes Sourdough Sophia, Club Mexicana, Burger & Beyond and a new concept from Gaucho
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Pizza Pilgrims, Loungers, and more
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NewsDeliveroo achieves profit milestone
The delivery company achieved a full year of profit for the first time of £3m in 2024, compared to £32m loss in 2023
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NewsLandmark Brighton venues acquired
Concorde 2 and Volks, which specialise in live music and late night events, have been acquired by independent music company All Things Considered
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NewsFuller’s agrees new £185m banking facility
The facility provides the pub company with “significant headroom” to pursue growth through acquisitions; while it is launching another around of share buybacks of up to one million ‘A’ shares
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NewsEHG to open three new London restaurants
The group has announced plans to launch three new restaurants in the Daily Telegraph’s former offices on London’s Fleet Street
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NewsOperators turn to promotions and tech to drive growth
Hospitality businesses are focusing on seasonal promotions, events, and special offers to maximise bookings and offset rising costs in 2025, according to ResDiary
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NewsMcDonald’s franchisee adds four sites
Smash Restaurants has taken on sites in Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill, Hammersmith, and Queensway, bringing its estate to 14 restaurants
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NewsUK’s Chinese restaurant sector in long-term decline
Britain’s consumption of Chinese food outside the home has halved since 2007, raising concerns over the future of traditional Cantonese restaurants, The Telegraph reports