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NewsMCA Hospitality Awards 2025 finalists revealed!
It’s time to get voting for who you believe should be named winner of each of the awards’ 12 voted-for categories. Finalists include Young’s, Caravan, Urban Pubs & Bars, Gail’s, Heartwood Collection and many more
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NewsHonest co-founders to expand pizza concept The Breadstall
Alongside The Breadstall founder Seb Vince, the duo plan to bring 20-inch biga-style pizzas to 10 new locations in London over the next three years
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NewsHarrods introduces £1 ‘cover charge’
The Guardian reports this charge aims to bump profits by up to £1m, following a government crackdown on companies taking a cut of tips, according to staff
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NewsUKHospitality: Rates reform should provide ‘maximum benefit’ after years of overtaxing
The trade body said the plan to introduce differential multipliers would help level the playing field for high street businesses
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NewsBakers + Baristas looks to continued growth
The bakery cafe chain plans to expand through new openings, further refurbishments, and an increased focus on improving sales through online channels
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NewsRosa’s profits swing to loss in FY24
The Thai restaurant group has reported a significant increase in sales and adjusted EBITDA For the 53 weeks to 31 March 2024, but achieved a loss after tax for the year.
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NewsC&C Group appoints new CEO
The drinks group has named Roger White as its next chief executive. He will take over from Ralph Findlay on 20 January 2025.
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NewsImmersive Gamebox seeks buyer
The competitive socialising concept has appointed Begbies Traynor as it enters into administration, but has a pipeline in place for future growth
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NewsEverards delivers strong performance
Turnover increased to £36.2m and was accompanied by a rise in operating profit, albeit the pub operator and brewer warned of ‘material impact’ resulting from the Budget
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NewsMcWin Capital in talks to acquire Gail’s
McWin Capital Partners is in talks to buy Gail’s Bakery, as it looks to pre-empt a sales process for the premium neighbourhood bakery chain, Bloomberg has reported.
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NewsHoni Poke: ‘Consumer demand is giving us the confidence to expand’
The 22-strong poke bowl business believes there is “a lot of potential for growth”, and is targeting 15 new sites over the next 12 months, co-founder Vladimir Martynov tells MCA
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NewsSSP plans India IPO for Travel Food Services
India is a strategically important market for SSP, which intends to build on its market-leading position to capitalise on opportunities in the fast-growing travel market
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NewsBold Street Coffee expands reach with subscription service
The coffee shop chain has launched a new delivery service following the successful opening of its fifth site in Manchester
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NewsSacha Lord to address House of Commons ahead of business rates reform
In a hearing today, the Non-Domestic Ratings Bill Committee will look at the long-term implications of the government’s proposed reforms
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NewsNew food & drink director at Liberation Group
The pub operator and brewer has appointed Alice Bower to the newly created role, in response to success in growing its food offer across the business
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NewsYolk to launch coffee subscription
Launching in January, its tiered subscription service, Yolk BrewClub, will be available across its nine sites in central London.
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NewsDomino’s among bidders for Wingstop UK franchise
The pizza delivery business is among several bidders interested in acquiring the Wingstop UK franchise, in a deal which could value the QSR business at £400m, the FT has reported.
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NewsSpanish vegan brand Plant Shack planning UK debut
The fast casual vegan brand, which operates six sites across Spain, signed a franchise deal with entrepreneur, marketer and investor Michael Vosc to open its first UK outpost in London
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NewsD&D London to exit Leeds
The Calveton and Breal Capital-owned restaurant group is to close its remaining Leeds site, Angelica and Crafthouse, following a “comprehensive review” of the business.
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NewsFranco Manca continues with UK expansion
The Fulham Shore-owned business has just opened its debut in Liverpool, a further London restaurant and is about to launch new concept Super Club Roma this week.