All news articles – Page 26
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NewsHarassment protection could impact freedom of speech
The government has been warned by the equalities watchdog that employment reforms aimed at protecting staff from harassment could “disproportionately curtail” freedom of expression and be applied to “overheard conversations” in pubs for example
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NewsPizza Hut Restaurants close to rescue deal
Directional Capital, an investment firm which already controls much of Pizza Hut’s dine-in operations in Denmark and Sweden, is in advanced talks to acquire roughly 140 sites in the UK, Sky News reports
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NewsFormer Comptoir CEO set for unlikely return
Comptoir founder Tony Kitous has proposed Chaker Hanna return as CEO to replace outgoing Nick Ayerst – despite Kitous forcing Hanna’s resignation in 2022 - leading to the departures of the company’s two independent board directors, who say they are “no longer able to advise the board”
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NewsSubway celebrates 60th birthday with specials and promos
The sandwich chain is launching a Mexican-themed range in partnership with Doritos, and a 30% discount for Subway Rewards app members
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NewsEG on the Move acquires 100 Applegreen fourcourts
Zuber Issa’s petrol fourcourts group is set to treble in size following the deal, which includes 40 foodservice concessions
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NewsVote for your winners before 19 January deadline
Voting for the MCA Hospitality Awards 2025 closes this Sunday so make sure you have cast your vote in the 12 hotly-contested categories.
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NewsHospitality sector could suffer £1bn loss if rail strikes go ahead
Avanti train managers represented by the RMT have said that they will strike on every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May, this year.
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NewsFestive trading at JW Lees up 10.3%
Food sales were up 12.7%, with drink sales +10.3%, however accommodation sales were down by 2.7%, due to the slowdown in staycations and closure of the port of Holyhead.
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NewsVarious Eateries names Mark Loughborough as new CEO
Loughborough, who joins the board on 20 January 2025, brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector, having spent the past 14 years at Young’s as retail director. Meanwhile current executive chairman Andy Bassadone will transition to the role of executive director
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NewsAzzurri Group continues to reduce carbon output
The Ask Italian and Zizzi operator’s fourth annual Sustainable Dining Report highlights significant progress in its efforts, including a 7% reduction in carbon emissions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Lola’s, Breadstall, Shakara and more
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NewsArc Inspirations toasts record festive trading
Sales at the bar group grew 10.8% over the five-week festive period, while the business recorded its highest ever sales week in December, with total sales of £2m
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NewsGreene King brewery plans approved
The £40m state-of-the-art new brewery, which will be next to its distribution centre at Suffolk Park in Bury St Edmunds, is expected to open in 2027
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NewsNEOS expands Barbara’s Bier Haus
The AGG-backed operator, previously known as Rekom UK, is making a £1.5m investment into the former Revolutions Bars site in Bournemouth for its après ski themed concept
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NewsThe Wolseley Hospitality Group posts losses of £8.7m
The Minor Hotels-backed group invested heavilty during the period, opening seafood concept Manzi’s in Soho and The Wolseley City, bringing its estate to nine restaurants
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Groucho Club CEO to step down
Elli Jafari, the first female CEO of the Artfarm-owned private members’ club, will be replaced by Simon Cooke after 10 months in the role
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s seeks franchisees for German expansion
Following a successful overseas debut in Malaysia, the fish and chips specialist is looking to expand the brand further
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NewsGreggs surpasses £2bn sales
Total sales in FY24 up 11.3% on the previous year and like-for-likes up 5.5%, although the retailer reported a more subdued consumer backdrop in the second half
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NewsGDK sales surpass £160m
Parent company Hero Brands said the kebab chain will continue to expand globally, while fried chicken concept Sides will roll out 200 UK sites over the next decade
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NewsRare Restaurants sees turnover up but losses widen
Since the year end, the Gaucho restaurant operator has continued to ”outperform market measures”, with strong like-for-like growth through the Christmas period and a positive start to 2025, marketing director Mark Sansom tells MCA