All news articles – Page 199
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NewsWendy’s believes UK remains ‘the big opportunity in Europe’
The business has seen energy costs increase by up to 60% in the UK, with lower sales than expected, but is “playing the long-term game”.
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NewsRare Restaurants appoints new non-exec
Former YO! CEO Vanessa Hall joins the group as a non-executive director as it gears up for a period of accelerated growth
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NewsDisappointment over lack of formal review for Late Night Levy
UKHospitality said any review would show the enormous impact of the levy on business and it continues to call for it to be abolished.
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NewsStonegate CEO stepping down with BrewDog’s COO to replace him
Simon Longbottom is to step down as CEO of UK’s largest company early next year, with BrewDog’s chief operating officer David McDowall appointed as his successor.
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NewsJDW sees like-for-like growth above 2019 levels
The pub company achieved a 9.6% increase in like-for-like (lfl) sales in the first 14 weeks of the financial year, versus 2021 figures, with lfl growth of 0.4% on 2019 levels.
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NewsFireaway Pizza eyes expansion up north
The fresh pizza concept is looking to open a further 40 stores in 2023, plus four international sites, with a focus on the north, managing director Mario Aleppo told MCA.
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NewsCalls for government to support Hospitality Rising
A collection of trade bodies have written to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions calling on him to support the new campaign and ensure careers in hospitality are on the radar of young people
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NewsMcDonald’s axes plastic cutlery
The fast-food giant is replacing its plastic cutlery with utensils made from renewable FSC certified pressed paper that it claims is fully recyclable and compostable.
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NewsPizzaExpress fights to recoup lockdown losses
PizzaExpress has been told it cannot recoup lockdown losses of approximately £200m by claiming on its insurance policy
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NewsJKS launches first international outpost
JKS Restaurants has launched its first international outpost under the Hoppers brand in the Qatari capital of Doha
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NewsAntic Pubs appoints COO
Former Paul UK chief operating officer Gary Cowles has been appointed as COO for Antic Pubs
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NewsPatisserie Valerie appoints group CMO
Martin Burke has been appointed group chief marketing officer for Patisserie Valerie and Bakers + Baristas
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NewsPizzaExpress appoints chief marketing officer
PizzaExpress has appointed Stephen Taylor, former global chief marketing officer at Nokia, as its new CMO
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NewsThe Alchemist secures York site
The bar and restaurant group is set to open its first site in York, next year, after securing a 5,000 sq ft space at The Coach House building in the city.
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NewsExpanded net zero roadmap for brewers
The British Beer and Pub Association and Zero Carbon Forum have today published the extended, targeted, roadmap for the brewing sector, as the COP27 summit kicks off in Egypt.
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NewsDish prices rise by up to 26% since 2020
Analysis by The Observer found that prices at chain restaurants such as Nando’s, Zizzi and The Real Greek had risen steeply since October 2020.
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NewsEnergy suppliers undermining benefits of Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Some hospitality businesses have received quotes for fixed electricity contracts way above the wholesale price, UKHospitality claims
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NewsLoungers launches roadside concept
The new restaurant brand, called Brightside, is designed to reinvigorate roadside dining in the UK, with the first location to open near Exeter, in February, and two further sites planned for the spring
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NewsMCA’s Omnichannel Conference to take place on 7 December
Speakers include Leon MD Glenn Edwards, Itsu UK CEO Ganan Kanagathurai and PizzaExpress MD Zoe Bowley.
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NewsSwingers looking to US for growth
The experiential crazy golf concept has not ruled out further UK sites, but believes there is more opportunity for them in American cities