All news articles – Page 104
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NewsBoparan lines up 15 Slim Chickens for 2024
Nine company-owned sites and six franchises are set to open this year under the fast-casual chicken brand, as MD Satnam Leihal reports double-digit like-for-like growth at the restaurant group
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NewsBrewDog withdraws from Real Living Wage scheme
The move was described as “outrageous” by a union leader - but CEO James Watt insisted its staff pay and benefits were still “far more generous” than its competitors
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NewsHonest Burgers appoints new CEO
Thomas Kelly was previously McDonald’s CEO in Finland and Sweden, and more recently global executive director at Costa Coffee. He replaces Frank Hayes, who has stepped down as CEO of Honest to pursue other opportunities
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NewsThe Coconut Tree launches crowdfund for London openings
The Sri Lankan restaurant group is raising £1m to take the brand to the capital, with plans to open two new sites
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NewsBoparan sees ‘significant potential’ for Slim Chickens
The group also said its brands Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Giraffe, and Carluccio’s all offer long-term growth potential, with GBK and Slim Chickens reporting £49.5m in revenue
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NewsRed Oak Taverns acquires four pubs from Marston’s
The independent pub company has made its second acquisition deal with Marston’s in the last twelve months, after acquiring three assets in February last year
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NewsState of Play delivers ‘pivotal year’
The Hijingo, Bounce and Flight Club USA operator doubled revenue to reach £35.3m in the year to March 2023, and plans to double its estate in 2024
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NewsNightcap reports record Christmas trading
The bar operator reported its largest monthly earnings in its nearly three-year history since IPO, with revenue of £7.4m for the four weeks ended 31 December 2023
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NewsThe Ivy, Stonegate, Azzurri Group, Pizza Express and Gail’s sign up for Hostech
The digital technology-focused conference features keynote presentations from leaders on the latest innovations across the sector – find out more here
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NewsWetherspoon partners with Haven
The first pub under the new agreement will open at Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park in North Yorkshire in March
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NewsGreggs plans 140-160 new shops in 2024
The bakery brand reported a strong 2023, growing sales by 20% to reach £1.8bn, and more favourable Christmas trading than recent years
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NewsWahaca returns to expansion trail
The Mexican-inspired group will open its 14th restaurant and first since 2018 in London’s Paddington Square in April 2024
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NewsPizza Hut appoints regional CMO
Jana Ulaite, formerly head of marketing at TikTok, is tasked with transforming Pizza Hut into a “younger, more culturally relevant, and digital-first brand”
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NewsCosta Coffee appoints CMO
Cecile Angrand has previously worked for Bel, Mars, Nesporesso and Cadbury
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NewsDomino’s begins trial with Uber Eats
The delivery trial follows the announcement last year of a global agreement between the two companies
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NewsStephen Finch departs Vagabond
According to updates on Companies House, Finch is no longer a person with significant control at the Imbiba-backed wine bar concept, which he founded in 2010
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NewsPapa John’s closes multiple ‘non-viable’ franchises
As the US pizza brand optimizes its UK business, it expects to make more strategic closures of low-performing restaurants to drive improved profitability
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NewsRalph Trustees backs Pure
After Whitbread exited its stake in the health-focused food to go chain, MCA understands that family-run hospitality group Ralph Trustees has stepped in as its new backer
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NewsInsomnia Cookies UK appoints head of property
The late-night cookie brand has appointed Kevin Norman, who joins the company from Rekom UK, as head of property
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NewsRMT calls off London Underground industrial action
UKHospitality had warned that the planned strikes, set to cause widespread disruption across London Underground services, were expected to cost the sector up to £50m