All news articles – Page 16
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsMcDonald’s faces backlash over new Cheltenham site
The fast food giant is facing opposition from 15 schools and a college over its planned restaurant in Cheltenham’s former TGI Friday’s site
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NewsKFC to relocate corporate HQ from Kentucky to Texas
Parent company Yum! Brands said the move would position the group for sustainable growth, albeit Kentucky politicians called on the company to rethink its decision
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures serve as ‘stark warning’
CEO Kate Nicholls warned venues will be forced to put up prices further, calling on the government to delay its “regressive changes” to employer NICs
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NewsWingstop accelerates international expansion with record growth
The fast-growing chicken brand reported strong international growth in 2024 and believes the UK could support up to 450 sites
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NewsGusto announces leadership changes
Matt Snell, who has led the business for the past seven years as CEO, is stepping down from his role, with Paul Moran, former MD at Living Ventures, to succeed him
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NewsSubway launches new ‘spudway’ range
The sandwich giant is trialling a new range of jacket potatoes, freshly made in-store daily, with toppings including cheese, beans, bacon, tuna, and chicken tikka
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NewsPetersham Nurseries closes two restaurants
The hospitality group has shut The Petersham and La Goccia in Covent Garden following ongoing financial challenges
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NewsSwingers to shutter original City venue
The experiential leisure operator will close its City of London venue on 22 March 2025 due to a planned redevelopment of the site
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NewsNando’s renews Deliveroo partnership
The restaurant group has extended its exclusive delivery partnership with Deliveroo, ensuring its menu remains available for delivery across more than 400 UK locations
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NewsYoung’s promotes Kara Alderin to interim COO
Since joining the premium pub company as director of operations in July 2020, Alderin has had an “incredible impact”, leading the transformation of its pubs and bedrooms division
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NewsCosta Coffee raises barista pay ahead of NLW increase
The Coca-Cola owned coffee shop operator is set to increase wages for more than 15,000 baristas across its 1,500 UK company-owned stores, with starting pay rising 5% from 1 April 2025
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab expands into rice bowls
The QSR brand has introduced doner rice bowls across its 144 UK locations, as it looks to offer a high-protein, lighter alternative to traditional kebabs
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NewsGong cha appoints CFO to drive expansion
The bubble tea brand has appointed former KFC UK & Ireland CFO Matthew McCormick as its new global chief financial officer, as it continues its international expansion
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NewsIn pictures: Hall & Woodhouse opens £5m Berkshire restaurant & bar
The two-storey site accommodates up to 150 guests and includes a bar, a brunch and casual dining area, and a more formal dining space and an outdoor terrace and garden
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NewsNigel Doughty joins KellyDeli as COO
The former Subway UK MD is overseeing 1,500+ sushi franchises across the U.K., Europe, Asia, and Latin America
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken explores £800m sale
The California-based fried-chicken chain, which has opened in London with Azzurri Group, is working with investment bank North Point on a sale process, which is attracting interest from private equity firms, Reuters reports
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News‘Junk food’ ad ban to outlaw imagery, graphics and cartoons
The Advertising Standards Authority has launched a month-long consultation on its plans, which will impact fast food brands, as well as retail products like confectionery
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NewsState of Play names new COO
The Bounce and Hijingo operator has promoted Louise Neilson to chief operating officer, following nearly four years with the group
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NewsGail’s algorithm helps pinpoint postcodes for expansion
Co-founder Tom Molnar revealed the system has compiled eight years of information on details like churches, schools, and tube stations in a neighourhood