All news articles – Page 15
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NewsBoardwalk: the times, they are a changing
New mentoring programme Boardwalk has been set up to ensure the next generation of women leaders don’t just get a seat at the table, but are seen, heard, and valued for the full breadth of their leadership capabilities, co-founder Christine Martin writes for MCA
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NewsGreene King delivers revenue growth across all four divisions
Group revenue increased by 3.2%, with the pub operator attributing the performance to record Christmas bookings and strong demand from events such as the 2024 Men’s Euros
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NewsStarbucks Q2 results ‘far from potential’
The coffee giant saw global comparable sales continue to decline, albeit CEO Brian Niccol reiterated the ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan is the right strategy to turn the business around
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NewsPoolhouse hires Rachel Masing as people director
Masing joins the social entertainment content after more than six years with ETM Group, as Poolhouse gears up to launch its debut site later this year
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NewsYoung’s delivers strong performance against challenging backdrop
Total managed revenue was up 25.4% in FY25, with CEO Simon Dodd crediting the strength and resilience of the premium estate
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NewsNightcap paid £150k for i360 tower
The group is investing £2m into revamping the attraction’s hospitality offering, with improvements to the bar and kitchen, café, gift shop, and creation of an outside terrace and rooftop seating area
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NewsStonegate blames beer price hikes on ‘considerable economic uncertainty’
The 4% increase in beer prices affects Stonegate’s Pub Partners and will be effective from Friday 2 May, The Morning Advertiser reports
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NewsLucky Voice for Business reports strong like-for-likes
The karaoke concept has seen a 31% rise in like-for-like revenue contributed by its B2B arm over the past 12 months
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NewsRoadchef appoints Tim Gittins as CEO
The appointment follows the departure of former chief executive Mark Fox, who announced the move in January
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NewsPizzaExpress upgrades loyalty scheme
The PizzaExpress Club will now offer guests instant rewards for downloading the app, as well as the chance to progress through tiers more quickly
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NewsLas Iguanas launches loyalty programme
The Iguana Club allows guests to collect stamps and unlock rewards, including surprise giveaways, birthday treats, and exclusive offers
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NewsBlack Box Intelligence acquires Yumpingo
Black Box seeks to elevate its AI-driven restaurant performance solutions through the acquisition of the guest experience management and survey platform
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NewsM&B to close debut Browns Brasserie in Brighton after 50 years
Despite the closure of the historic site, M&B is looking to re-energise the brasserie brand, with openings and conversions in Wilmslow, Exeter, Sutton Coldfield and Bushey Heath
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NewsVivek Singh calls for dynamic pricing at restaurants
The Cinnamon Kitchen founder believes discounted late-night meals could help revive the capital’s late-night economy
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NewsCosta pushes for further growth across formats
The coffee chain has renewed its focus on the high street, shopping centres, drive-thrus, and retail parks, while extending its partnership with real estate advisor Savills
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NewsPrezzo teases new name ahead of strong Q1
CMO Mark McCulloch revealed the plans in a LinkedIn post, teasing: “An Italian icon is about to have a makeover…New name, same passion”
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NewsExecs vie to take chair role at Whitbread
Sky News reports Christine Hodgson, who chairs water company Severn Trent, and Andrew Martin, chair of the testing and inspection group Intertek, are the leading contenders for the Whitbread job
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NewsWatchHouse drives expansion in London and New York
The modern coffee house group reported full year revenues for 2024 of £15.4m, up 62% year-on-year, which it described as an “extremely satisfying” performance
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NewsThe Ivy Collection grows sales despite headwinds
The Richard Caring-backed group made £314m from 50 sites across UK & Ireland, which means restaurants across the estate made an average of £6.25m a year
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NewsDeliveroo minded to accept DoorDash offer
The prospective takeover by a larger American rival would be worth £2.7bn, valuing the company at 180 pence per share