All news articles – Page 15
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NewsEsquires announces Tesco partnership
An initial five coffee shops are set to open in selected Irish supermarkets before the end of November 2025
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NewsMarston’s delivers ‘strong profit growth’
Underlying profit before tax for FY2025 is forecast to beat expectations of £67.2m, with like-for-like sales growth of 1.6%
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NewsFive Guys profits down amid low consumer confidence
The European holding company of the premium burger brand posted a loss of £43m in 2024, driven by depreciation and non-cash charges
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NewsInn Collection turnover up 25%
During 2024, the pubs with rooms group re-opened five major sites after significant refurbishments
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NewsFarmer J secures £17.5m in new funding
The investment, led by existing backer Beringea and a new global hospitality investor, will support its New York debut, plus three more London openings before year-end
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NewsWagamama launches customisable kids’ bento boxes
Available for children under 12 and priced at £7.50, the bento box lets them build their own meal using separate compartments to choose a main, rice or noodles, fresh vegetables and a sauce.
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NewsScoffs Group reports substantial increase in EBITDA
Costa Coffee’s largest UK franchisee has reported adjusted EBITDA of £4.1m for FY24 – up 92%, with the opening of its first franchise Itsu location marking a “significant milestone” in its diversification strategy
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NewsBoston Tea Party sees 40% EBITDA uplift
The 23-strong coffee shop business has reported sales of £21.1m for 2024 – flat with the previous year – but a focus on menu simplification and tighter forecasting has helped mitigate increased labour costs
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NewsConservatives pledge to scrap business rates for high street pubs
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said the policy would cost £4bn a year and benefit about 250,000 hospitality, retail and leisure businesses
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NewsWendy’s UK increases sales
The QSR chain reported £33.9m turnover in 2024, amid plans for 150 new openings across Europe by 2028
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NewsRare Restaurants sees turnover fall in ‘challenging’ market
The Gaucho operator saw turnover dip to £72.5m in 2024, but said recent changes have led to consistent and strong cover and revenue growth
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NewsBrewDog announces job cuts
Chief executive James Taylor informed staff in an email, saying a difficult decision had been made to “right-size” parts of the business
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NewsChaiiwala sales near £90m, supporting global expansion ambitions
The Indian street food cafe concept grew sales by 35% in 2024 as it continues to work towards 500 openings in the next decade
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NewsKarali Group acquires Côte
Led by Salim and Karim Janmahomed, Karali has taken over the brasserie chain following recent acquisitions including Marugame Udon and Crosstown Doughnuts
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NewsWetherspoon proves it can ‘ride out the storm’
Analysts praised the pub giant’s FY25 performance, saying the company is well placed to navigate pressures and continue outperforming the market
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NewsGDK to open 30 sites in Ireland
The kebab chain will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, with the first site to open in Dublin’s Liffey Valley
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NewsThe Alchemist remains ‘in robust shape’ despite tougher trading
The experiential bar group’s sales stood at £57.9m for the year ended March 2025, a slight reduction against £60.3m the prior year - albeit the brand remains ‘protected’ for long-term growth
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NewsWelcome Break secures £815m refinancing
The motorway service area operator said the financing enables full repayment of its existing debt. It also includes a £200m undrawn facility to support a pipeline of growth projects
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NewsNew director of operations at City Restaurant Group
Hashim Hussain joins the Afrikana, Mowchi, and Crave operator from his role as operations manager at Popeyes UK
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NewsCooplands Bakery sold back to local investors
The UK’s second largest based bakery business has been bought back from EG Group, bringing ownership back to a team of investors based in Yorkshire, where the business was founded in 1885