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Bob & Berts targeting 100-site mark
The 30-strong coffee shop chain has lifted its long-term growth target and identified the out-of-town retail park market as a new area for growth in the UK
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Heavenly Desserts set for further expansion
The c50-strong dessert restaurant group has several locations lined up in the UK and Germany, as it looks to open 20 sites per year across Europe
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Only A Pavement Away places 450 in hospitality jobs
The charity believes it can scale services to support 9,250 people by 2029, with a cumulative investment of £473m added to the UK economy.
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Coffee#1 sees double-digit sales growth
Iced coffee has established itself as a growth driver for the Nero Group-owned coffee shop chain, which reports £54m in sales as it continues expanding its 118-strong estate
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Toca Social to launch second site in Birmingham
The immersive football and dining experience has announced it will be launching its second UK site in Birmingham’s Bullring from June 2024.
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Roxy Leisure, JW Lees, Bewiched, CUPP and more
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Wendy’s backtracks after ‘surge pricing’ uproar
The burger chain said reports it was planning to raise prices for customers using Uber-style surge pricing were “misconstrued”
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Hospitality skills passport can ‘revolutionise’ recruitment
The pilot initiative promises to create a universal entry standard for hospitality, giving employers confidence new starters are competent across a wide variety of skills, UKHospitality’s Workforce and Skills event heard yesterday
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Amy Lamé hits back at critics
The night czar cited her role in protecting nightclubs from closure, but also claimed a part in helping save G-A-Y, which permanently closed its doors in December 2023
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Helen Charlesworth to leave Stonegate
The managing director of Stonegate’s managed business said the time was right to allow a “fresh vision” for the division
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Burger King, Stonegate and more call for action ahead of Spring Budget
UKHospitality, along with 112 businesses from across the sector, have signed an open letter urging the Chancellor to take action to prevent further business failure
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KFC releases first ever nutrition progress update
The report, which will be repeated on an annual basis, tracks the steps the fast food giant is taking to improve nutrition and reduce calories and sugar across its menu
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Dishoom sees record staff retention
Managing director Brian Trollip said the brand is experiencing its lowest ever staff turnover, and explains how nurturing a culture based on strong values is creating a more engaged workforce.
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Government ‘committed to filling vacancies in hospitality’
Minister for Employment Jo Churchill discussed the work the Department for Work and Pensions has been undertaking to tackle labour issues across the sector
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Harrison unveils Bar Tap at Wembley Stadium
The self-service “frictionless” bar opened for the Carabao Cup final, with a promise to customers of speed and convenience when buying drinks
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Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla
The serial investor has snapped up 3.6% worth of shares in the fast-casual concept, valued at around £682,200
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Breal rebrands to Keystone Brewing Group
The London-based funding and advisory services group, which acquired businesses including Vinoteca and Black Sheep Brewery last year, is planning to acquire more distressed breweries as part of a plan to grow sales fourfold to £100m by 2028
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BP launches made-to-order breakfast and lunch offer
BP has launched a new ’food for now’ concept, offering freshly made breakfast and lunch options with seating areas, following a trial at two stores last year
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James Gould-Porter joins Bangers London
The Island Poke founder joins the breakfast concept as it prepares to open its first bricks and mortar location in Shoreditch
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Fiona Dickie re-appointed as Pubs Code Adjudicator
Appointed for a further three years, she said “much progress” has been made in restoring balance in the relationship between tied pub tenants and pub-owning businesses