All news articles – Page 25
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NewsTortilla appoints ops director
Emily Bagshaw has been promoted to director of central operations, and will join the executive team at the fast-casual burrito brand
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NewsYoung’s trades ‘exceptionally well’ over Christmas
The premium pub operator reported managed like-for-like sales up 11.6% over for the five-week festive period
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NewsPunch Pubs: ‘The last year has been incredible in terms of sustainability engagement’
Jon Dale and Jessica Nicklin share how Punch is driving sustainability initiatives across its network of over 1,300 pubs, in the latest finalist profile for the Sustainability category at the MCA Hospitality Awards
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NewsWhitbread F&B sales down 14% in Q3
The group said UK F&B sales were “in line with expectations” and reflected the impact of cost-cutting plans to close more than 200 restaurants
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NewsCarlsberg’s £3.3bn Britvic takeover approved by High Court
The Danish brewery plans to create a single integrated drinks business called Carlsberg Britvic following the takeover
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NewsGuinness rivals enjoy sales boost
Heineken’s Murphy’s Irish Stout and Anspach & Hobday’s London Black have seen a surge in demand following supply issues with Guiness over Christmas
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NewsBoard changes at Heavitree Brewery
Graham Crocker steps down as MD and FD, with Terry Wheatley to become MD and Nicola McLean to become FD
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NewsLatest Loungers offer ‘not good enough’
Outspoken investor Judith MacKenzie, head of Downing Fund Managers, described the revised Fortress bid valuing Loungers at £354m as “paltry”
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NewsInflation rate dip not enough to calm hospitality’s fears
The unexpected dip in inflation, to 2.5% in December, is positive, but “there has not been enough movement” to quell concerns about the economy, UKHospitality has warned.
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NewsM&B reports strong festive like-for-likes
The pub and restaurant group saw like-for-likes up 10.4% over the core three-week Christmas trading period – a figure it said “built on numerous record sales performances through the estate”
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NewsFuller’s ‘maintains market outperformance’
The pub and hotel business reported “excellent trading” over the five-week Christmas and New Year period, delivering like-for-like growth of 10.2%, with +5.9% growth achieved in the year to date
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NewsFortress tables increased and final offer for Loungers
Fortress Investment Group (UK) has increased its cash offer for Loungers, from 310p to 325p per share, which has been deemed “fair and reasonable” and in the best interests of the business and its shareholders.
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NewsTossed announces franchising move
The healthy eating brand currently operates 13 sites in central and greater London and is working with Bee Smart to realises its ambition to grow the business on a national scale
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NewsGail’s presses on with expansion
The upmarket bakery chain has three sites confirmed for London, as well as locations in Bristol, Greater Manchester and Birmingham in the coming weeks
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NewsSix by Nico posts record results amid rapid expansion
The company invested £8.3m in expanding its portfolio, opening seven Six by Nico locations across the UK and Ireland in 2024, with a new site in Bristol slated to open next month
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NewsBoxpark to launch new social gaming concept
Playbox will open at Boxpark Croydon next month, offering interactive games such as digital shuffleboard, karaoke, retro arcade games and bookable seating to watch live sports
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NewsJDW expands partnership with Haven
Wetherspoon will open four new pubs at Haven’s holiday parks in Cleethorpes Beach, Devon Cliffs, Kent Coast and Haggerston Castle, following a £6.7m investment in the sites
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NewsTonkotsu appoints ops director
Polly Barnes has has more than two decades’ experience in the hospitality sector and has held senior roles at Byron and Darwin & Wallace
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NewsSushi Samba Group reverses losses in 2023
The global hospitality group reported strong trading, with turnover up by 12% in 2023, to £15.3m, and the company achieving a profit after tax of £384k, compared to a loss of £768k in 2022.
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NewsXP Factory delivers double-digit growth
The experiential leisure businesses achieved strong like-for-like growth across its Escape Hunt (+14.3%) and Boom Battle Bar (+17.4%) brands during the Christmas and New Year period