All news articles – Page 19
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NewsGuinness owner suffers pub backlash over price rises
Diageo has been accused of taking advantage of the stout’s surging popularity to increase keg prices, The Telegraph reports
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NewsLondon Overground closures most weekends — and hospitality is hurting
The rebranded Overground lines are regularly closed and disrupted during Londoners’ days off, leaving nightlife hotspots counting the cost
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NewsPernod Ricard cuts sales outlook on tariff uncertainty
The French spirits group has been hit by slump in Chinese demand for cognac following anti-dumping measures
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NewsRed Engine reports record-breaking Q4
The operator behind experiential concepts Flight Club and Electric Shuffle announced sales of £25.3m, up 24% on 2023, with plans to reach 39 venues by year end
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NewsBMJ investigates McDonald’s planning practices
A British Medical Journal (BMJ) investigation has found that McDonald’s has successfully overturned multiple council planning refusals in the UK by citing its healthier menu options and community contributions in appeals
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NewsJulia Wilkinson steps down after 28 years at Shaftesbury Capital
The restaurant director listed a number of milestones during her time with the West End landlord, such as curating Kingly Court and supporting the rejuvenation of Fitzrovia
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Loungers, Wingstop and Five Guys
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NewsHonest Smash + Grab ‘off to a flying start’
The burger restauant group is looking to open another two or three sites under its spin-off QSR brand this year, with breakfast options being explored
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NewsKFC UK sales up 5% in Q4
UK trading in the fourth quarter was an improvment on Q3’s 6% sales dip, while Yum! Brands reported KFC’s UK sales were down 1% for the full year
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NewsKeystone Brewing Group acquires North Brewing Co
The investment vehicle, which was formed out of Breal Capital, added the Fourpure and Magic Rock brands to its growing portfolio last week
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NewsBootlegger Bars seeks UK-wide expansion
The Karen Bosher-led music and cocktail bar is openig its seventh site in Bath, while seeking sites in Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham
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NewsPapa Johns boosts discounts with new loyalty scheme
Papa Johns has launched a refreshed rewards programme that offers a streamlined way to earn points and redeem them with ‘Papa Dough’, a flexible discount system that acts as in-store credit
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NewsFairgame completes multimillion-pound growth capital raise
The competitive socialising concept will launch a new venue in the City while pushing ahead with US expansion and international franchising
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NewsComptoir formally announces Chaker Hanna as CEO
Hanna makes a return after 12 years at Comptoir between 2010 and 2022, as Nick Ayerst and Ali Aneizi step down with immediate effect
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NewsNoble Hospitality Group revenue boosted by expansion
The parent company of Chotto Matte, Angus Steakhouse, and Alley Cats Pizza reported £54.2m revenue for the 18 months ended 30 April 2024
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NewsGreggs expands hot range with chicken burger
The bakery brand is launching a made-to-order BBQ crispy chicken burger, BBQ chicken wrap, and crispy chicken bites
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NewsDRG posts record turnover as it prepares for UK expansion
Scottish restaurant operator Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group (DRG) has posted a record turnover of £49.52m for the year ending April 2024, up £3.68m year-on-year
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NewsNero Group posts record sales in H1
The owner of Caffe Nero, Coffee#1 and 200 Degrees, reported record sales of £310m for the first half of its financial year
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NewsAI adoption in hospitality outpaces other sectors
More than half (53%) of hospitality businesses are now using AI technology, a rate that exceeds adoption levels across other industries, according to Access Hospitality’s Tech Trend Guide 2025
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NewsMayor of London launches new Nightlife Taskforce
The taskforce, which includes UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls and Night Time Industries Association’s Michael Kill, will look to address the challenges and opportunities for the capital’s nightlife