All news articles – Page 139
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NewsPaul to convert to Le Cafe format
The French patisserie operator is rebranding its UK estate to the more coffee-focused café format over the next 12 months
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NewsFlight Club debuts in Scotland
The social darts concept from Red Engine is opening its 11th UK site on George St, with space for 325 guests
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NewsYum! Brands sees growth in KFC UK sales
KFC UK sales were up 10% year-on-year in the second quarter and up 7% in the year to date, while sales remained stagnant for Pizza Hut Europe
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NewsDhara Stead joins Pure as finance director
The former head of commercial finance at Prezzo has been appointed finance director at the London-based food to go chain
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NewsPM urged to protect pubs
Rishi Sunak was urged by CAMRA to keep pub-going affordable by expanding the difference between the lower and general rate of duty charged on pints
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NewsCreams Café signs national franchise deal with Tesco
Creams Café has signed a national franchise agreement with Tesco, which will see the dessert brand launching within Tesco Cafés as shop-in-shop spaces – a first for both brands
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NewsDomino’s 'relentlessly focussed on compelling value'
Domino’s still sees huge potential for growth in the UK with 25 more stores in the pipeline for 2024, and white space opportunities in Ireland on its radar
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NewsLatvian craft beer concept to launch in London
Two More Beers is opening on Upper Street in Islington with plans to roll out further sites in the UK
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NewsDishoom plans bar-led concept for Brighton
Dishoom’s forthcoming Brighton site will feature an ‘all-new offering’ and open under The Permit Room, the name the restaurant brand’s bars
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NewsPopeyes secures £50m from TDR Capital
The QSR chain, which has 27 locations across the UK and 4,000 globally, has secured £50m of additional funding from the private equity firm to drive its next phase of growth
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NewsTrust Inns sees profits recover
The Lancashire-based operator, which has an estate of c340 pubs, reported turnover of £38.3m for the year to April 2023
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NewsKenny Tutt shuts flagship restaurant
The MasterChef winner continues to operate burger concept Patty Guy, through Sessions’ Shelter Hall and a delivery-only licensing agreement
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NewsLiberation Group reports strong first half
The group’s H1 2023 trading update saw overall like-for-like (lfl) sales up 8.1% within its managed pub estate, with accommodation performing particularly well
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NewsHeineken UK revenues up, volumes down
Beavertown became the largest craft beer brand by value share of total beer, building scale and momentum in the on and off trade
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NewsDelivery and takeaway sales back in growth
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups were 4% ahead of the same month in 2022
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NewsWorkshops Coffee acquired in MBO
Barkby Group has disposed of the speciality coffee business for a total consideration of £2.2m, led by CEO James Dickson
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NewsDiageo sees strong runway of growth
The drinks group said net sales growth was driven by its portfolio of strong brands, diversified footprint, and premiumisation
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NewsGreggs keeps up strong momentum
The bakery brand reported first half revenues up 21.5% to £844m and company like-for-like sales up 16% as it seeks to become a “significantly larger, multi-channel business”
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NewsDomino’s defies challenging market
The pizza group increased group revenue by 19.6% to £766m in the first half, driven by increased sales volumes, new store openings and the pass-through of food costs
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NewsAndy Wood to step down as Adnams CEO
As part of Adnams’ long term succession planning, Dr Andy Wood OBE DL will retire from his role at the end of 2024, with the search for his replacement in progress