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NewsCritics warn pub ‘banter’ rules could hit landlords
Critics are set to challenge new legislation requiring hospitality venues to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent staff harassment from customers, The Telegraph reports
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NewsPrivate equity firm True in talks to acquire stake in GDK
True’s proposed investment into the kebab chain is described as a “stellar valuation”, sources told Sky News, as GDK targets 300 UK sites by 2028
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NewsStonegate delivers £1.7bn revenue
The 4,370-strong pub company said sales were favourable compared to the prior year, demonstrating the “resilience of its high-quality pub portfolio”
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NewsStevie Parle unveils ‘biggest, most ambitious project' yet
The acclaimed restaurateur says his new restaurant Town will help “pioneer a new approach to restaurant supply chains”
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NewsBig Mamma Group achieves £44m sales from five venues
The group’s London restaurants - Gloria, Circolo Popolare, Ave Mario, Jacuzzi, and Carlotta - all performed ahead of expectations, with new concept Barbarella to open this June
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NewsTim Hortons turnover surpasses £100m
The Canadian coffee and QSR chain achieved £105.4m turnover for its UK business in 2023, and plans to focus on driving profitability
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NewsCarlsberg: ‘There are no winners’ from tariffs
The Danish brewer is insulated from direct exposure to the levies but warned of the impact on already subdued consumer spending
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NewsBig Mamma Group to launch new concept in Canary Wharf
Barbarella will open within the YY Building and is inspired by the golden age of Roman cinema in the 70s
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NewsWingers announces 50-site ambition
The 14-strong chicken specialist reported a 40% rise in like-for-like net sales during the first quarter of 2025, with plans to reach 50 sites by 2027
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NewsJonathon Swaine to step down from Shepherd Neame
The pub group plans to reorganise roles and responsibilities to reflect the composition of its pub estate, in light of its decision to reduce its number of managed houses
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NewsPubs choosing to close early to save on costs
Thorley Taverns and WH Pubs are among operators who are calling last orders at 9pm in order to mitigate the impact of the extra labour costs which came into play this month.
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NewsHospitality spending sees springtime boost
Consumer spending on hospitality & leisure increased 2.8% in March, in contrast to a decline in retail spending, according to Barclaycard
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NewsBusiness rates reform act receives Royal Assent
The potential for long-term business rates reform has edged one step closer after the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act was passed into law in “landmark moment”.
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NewsExpansion drives sales for Lola’s Bakery
The 30-strong brand will open two new sites in Paddington and Clapham Junction, with another three to five outposts to open this year
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NewsHostech boasts bumper line-up for 2025
Costa Coffee, Pizza Pilgrims, Pho, Turtle Bay, Comptoir and 200 Degrees join the line-up of panellists at MCA’s Hostech Conference next month
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NewsStonegate launches The People’s Pub format
The move will see 220 pubs, previously grouped under Stonegate’s Proper Pubs format, brought together under a new consumer-facing brand, with a new food and drink menu launching today
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NewsBrewDog restructures bars leadership
The craft beer group has created a co-leadership structure for its bars business following the departure of chief retail officer Lisa Buckley
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NewsDomino’s reports progress on carbon reduction and nutrition strategy
The pizza group has outlined progress towards its environmental and health targets, and set new goals for 2025
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NewsPuttshack and Topgolf founders to launch new venture
Poolhouse – the new competitive socialising concept from the Joliffe brothers – has secured $34m in funding from investors, with the first site to open near London Liverpool Street station later this year.
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NewsPetition for cask beer to be recognised with Unesco status
The petition, supported by Camra and a number of major breweries, calls for British cask ale to be recognised with Unesco’s ’intangible cultural heritage’ status