All news articles – Page 3
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NewsSoy sauce ice cream? Banana Tree dips into umami dessert trend
Banana Tree has launched a Bangkok-inspired dessert, billed as the ‘most adventurous scoop you’ll try all summer’
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NewsIn pictures: Shan Shui Social, inspired by 1920s Shanghai
A Shanghainese art deco aesthetic is infused with ’open-to-all, back-alley bar’ atmosphere in the latest concept from the operator behind Singapulah, Rasa Sayang, and Arôme Bakery
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NewsKrispy Kreme and McDonald’s end partnership
Efforts to bring Krispy Kreme’s costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable, the company said
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NewsBrewDog pauses flotation plans
The multinational brewer and pub operator has rowed back on plans to become a public company, instead focusing on a return to growth and profitability
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NewsRedCat returns to acquisition trail
The 95-strong operator behind Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs has acquired The Warwick Arms Hotel, marking its first acquisition since August 2022
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NewsNew openings drive revenue for Various Eateries
The group delivered £24.7m revenue in H1 2025, with both Coppa Club and Noci delivering encouraging performances
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NewsThe Big Table Group tops £300m sales
Despite persistent inflation and cost of living challenges, a diversified portfolio and geographic spread have supported the group in driving sales and profitability while mitigating costs
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NewsIn pictures: Six by Nico’s Bristol restaurant design
The Bristol venue offers the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept, billed as an immersive experience that aims to tell a story through food
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News200 Degrees announces record sales
The coffee shop, roastery and wholesale business – owned by The Nero Group – reported revenue had broken through the £20m mark for the first time, in the year to 31 March 2025.
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NewsDishoom’s launches co-working spaces at Permit Room
Dishoom has partnered with Werksy to offer co-working space at its Permit Room venues in Brighton, Cambridge, and Portobello Road
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NewsHakkasan and Yauatcha drop prices as they look to ‘cast a wider net’
Tao Group Hospitality is responding to changing diner behaviour and economic pressures with new menus and more accessible price points
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NewsTortilla undergoes debt financing; CFO to step down
The fast casual Mexican chain has entered a new financing agreement with its banking partner Santander, which extends its current debt facilities from £10m to £12.5m. Separately, CFO Maria Denny will step down in September
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NewsJust Eat rolls out white-label delivery service
Just Eat has launched JET Go across the UK, allowing retailers to offer same-day and scheduled delivery through their own apps and websites using Just Eat’s courier network and logistics infrastructure
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NewsGreggs trials Eco Drive-Thru as part of sustainability push
New features at the Winchester site include sun tubes that reduce the need for artificial lighting, smart daylight harvesting systems, and solar panels powering all digital signage year-round
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NewsHeartwood: ‘We continue to invest as others cut back’
The operator of Heartwood Inns pubs and Brasserie Blanc restaurants has reported a 12.6% increase in revenue to £67.9m for the year ended 30 June 2024, with site EBITDA rising to £11.7m
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NewsCornish Bakery to open three new sites and double York flagship
The bakery is ramping up expansion with new openings in Hereford, Woodbridge and Portsmouth, alongside a major investment to more than double the size of its York Coney Street site
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NewsVagabond confirms next two sites, plans to double portfolio in next 3 years
The new 15-year lease at St Paul’s Paternoster Square marks Vagabond’s first new location since Majestic acquired the business in April last year
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NewsAtis expands into catering
The plant-focused lunch brand has launched a new catering offer aimed at group dining across central London, as it continues to diversify channels and respond to customer demand
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NewsGDK ups investment in kitchen automation
The doner kebab chain is trialling robotic meat shavers, with a view to rolling them out within the next year, in order to boost productivity and keep labour costs down
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NewsIn pictures: Zizzi Marlow reopens with new look and refreshed menu
The revamped site reflects the brand’s evolving identity, with bespoke art inspired by local culture and Italian heritage, as well as enhanced lighting, fresh furnishings and touches referencing Marlow’s history