All news articles – Page 128
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NewsFallow team reveals chicken shop concept
FOWL will be taking over a pub previously run by the Cubitt House Group, and is being described as a ‘chicken shop like no other’
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NewsBrighton Pier Group maintains ‘cautious’ outlook
The bars and leisure operator reported revenue of £16.2m in its interim results, followed by weaker than expected summer trading
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NewsSport boosts sales for UK pubs despite weather
The Champions League delivered strong footfall and great sales for the on trade. with over 6.6 million pints served across the UK
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NewsMy food empire grew too big. I’m happier downsizing my business
Bruno Zoccola discusses the rise and fall of his Italian restaurant and deli business Valentina with The Times
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NewsPatty & Bun CVA approved
A majority of 84.3% creditors voted in favour of the Company Voluntary Arrangement, with 15.6% against, after some modifications were made
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NewsBoxpark appoints chairman
Paul Thandi CBE, formerly CEO of NEC Group, joins as independent non-executive chairman
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NewsAsahi: Climate change could create beer shortages
Analysis conducted by the Japanese beer company found that France’s spring barley harvest could decrease 18% by 2050, while Poland’s harvest would shrink 15%
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Nando’s, Wagamama, Fabrique, Chai Green, Bear and more
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NewsConsumer confidence improves
The latest consumer survey by GfK shows improving optimism about the economy has raised consumer confidence to its highest since January last year
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NewsComptoir counts cost of ‘exceptional challenges’
The Lebanese-inspired restaurant group blamed cost of living pressures, inflation, rail stikes, poor weather and a lack of state support for a decrease in profits
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NewsHospitality businesses ‘collateral damage’ in rail strike dispute
The sector will continue to suffer if negotiations between the government, rail unions and companies are not resumed as a matter of urgency, UKH warns
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NewsJDW to sell a further 11 pubs
The properties, a mix of 10 freeholds and one leasehold unit, are located in town and city centre locations across England and Wales
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NewsBuzzworks sees ‘significant growth opportunities’ in Scotland
The Scottish bar and restaurant operator plans to catch “the tailwind of opportunity” after three strong new openings
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NewsSSP sees strong underlying trading momentum
In the UK and Ireland, sales are expected to strengthen to c.100% vs 2019, reflecting the improving performance and higher mix of the air channel
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NewsLoungers raises prices by 8% due to inflation
Speaking after a slight drop in inflation, Loungers CEO Nick Collins said he had seen no consumer belt tightening, despite price rises
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NewsCity Pub Group targets 5 sites a year
The pub company, which reports H1 revenues are up 21%, is currently negotiating on a number of acquisitions, as part of a measured, organic approach to growth
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NewsNightcap appoints sales & marketing director
Michelle Farrell, formerly of Stonegate Group, has been appointed group sales & marketing director for the late night operator
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NewsCurry Up Now to launch in UK
The Indian street food brand currently has 49 units open and in development in the US, and is seeking franchise opportunites in the UK market
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NewsAdnams: ‘Trading conditions continue to be uncertain’
The brewer, distiller, and pub operator reported sales in the first half of the year were level with 2022, at £30m
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NewsHospitality inflation rate drops to 8.3%
Restaurant and hotels provided a large downward contribution to consumer price inflation last month, marking the lowest rate since May 2022 in the sector.