All news articles – Page 248
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NewsCooks Coffee Company appoints non-executive director
The international cafe chain has announced the appointment of Elena Garside as non-executive director
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NewsArc Inspirations appoints chairman
Mike Tye, currently chairman of the Big Table Group, has become a non-exec director after Steve Richards has decided to step down after five years in the role
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NewsFranco Manca confident retail range will bring incremental value
The restaurant brand’s move into cook-at-home pizzas will help to offer the consumer more choice, rather than cannabilise restaurant sales, Fulham Shore executive chairman David Page told MCA
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NewsCooks Coffee Company completes dual stock exchange listing
The NZQ-listed company, operating the Esquires and Triple Two Coffee brands, is on track to open 18 sites this financial year
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NewsNotes Coffee acquired by WSH Group
The 11-strong coffee roastery and wine bar concept will continue to operate as “an autonomous business”, WHS Group said, with plans for “ambitious future growth”.
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NewsYoung’s makes further acquisitions
Young’s has announced the acquisition of two new pubs: The Griffin Inn in Fletching and The Carpenter’s Arms in Tonbridge
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NewsWest End property values fall
The value of commercial property in the West End of London is falling as higher interest rates impact the area’s recovery, however pre-Christmas trading has been strong
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NewsPret to expand Express format
Pret, which launches its new Christmas menu today, is to roll out its Pret Express format to more than 50 locations across the UK by the end of the year
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NewsDistrkt: ‘London’s property dynamics have changed’
At MCA and BigHospitality’s Generation Next event, co-founder Camilla Topham discussed the post-pandemic property landscape and the property consultancy’s expectations for next year
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NewsTRG names new marketing director
Andreia Harwood will join The Restaurant Group’s Leisure & Concessions division (TRG L&C) from Lemon Pepper Holdings.
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NewsFarm Girl hits crowdfunding goal
Aussie-inspired brunch concept Farm Girl is now overfunding past its target of £400,000 to kickstart expansion plans
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NewsPoke House appoints co-country head
Poke House has appointed Rob Wickenden as its new co-country head for the UK
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NewsThorley Taverns: ‘We’re getting kicked every which way’
The 18-strong pub operator has faced 400% increases in utilities bills and sold the freehold for one of its pubs to cover costs
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NewsFulham Shore reports revenues up 35% on pre-pandemic levels
The Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator reported H1 revenues up 35% on 2019 and announced its expansion into retail
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NewsChopstix partners with Butlin’s
The Asian QSR brand has teamed up with UK holiday resort operator Butlin’s to open a site at Bognor Regis next year, with further openings planned.
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NewsPaul UK looking to introduce café format
The French bakery chain is looking at converting some of its traditional format sites to the Paul le Café format, CEO Mark Hilton told MCA.
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NewsThird of UK hospitality firms risk going out of business
The joint survey by hospitality trade bodies showed that 35% of hospitality members were expecting to operate at a loss or be unviable by the end of the year with 96% experiencing higher energy costs
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NewsNeat Burger to expand in Middle East
The vegan burger brand, supported by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, will open a franchise location in The Dubai Mall later this week.
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NewsThai Leisure looking to the future ‘with confidence’
The group exited its CVA in June 2022 – three months earlier than anticipated and has seen strong trading in the current financial year.
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NewsUKH makes energy guidance available to all
The trade body has made the guidance, previously only available to members, public, in the wake of the “extraordinary high prices” hospitality businesses are facing this winter.