All news articles – Page 46
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NewsAmber Taverns appoints Mark Brooke as CEO
Mark Brooke will assume the role of CEO from mid-August, as founder and current chief executive James Baer steps into the role of chairman
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including GDK, PizzaExpress, Sinners, and more
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NewsWagamama CEO Thomas Heier to step down
Wagamama UK CEO Thomas Heier will step down at the end of June after eight years with the brand, with current TRG CFO Mark Chambers set to take over
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NewsUKHospitality: Inflation figures ‘unsurprising’ given pressure on businesses
The government must look to bring down costs and it’s critical the Bank of England meets market expectations to lower interest rates, says CEO Kate Nicholls
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: Like-for-likes outperform market
The pub and restaurant operator reported like-for-like sales growth of 4.3% in its half-year results, with total revenue of £1,454m
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NewsFive Guys announces first airport location at Heathrow
The burger brand will open in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 later this year, offering a daytime and breakfast menu in a store with exclusive travel-friendly elements
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NewsXi Home founder planning expansion across London
Wenjun Xiang is looking to develop her three-strong Chinese restaurant business Xi Home Dumplings Bay, with the launch of additional concepts and is targeting new sites in the capital, she tells MCA.
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NewsBank holidays and VE Day deliver £69m sales boost for pubs
The BBPA projects that around 14 million additional pints will be sold this month compared to a typical month without public holidays
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NewsUK inflation to cause ‘greater squeeze on consumers’
Inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in April, with the Bank of England’s chief economist warning rates were being cut too quickly
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NewsTortilla hails sales turnaround
UK like-for-like sales increased by 5.9% in Q1 2025, driven by investments in food, brand and technology
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NewsTOCA secures $35m in new funding
The sports entertainment and training concept seeks to fuel its international growth and expand its football training technology, with a third UK site to open in Westfield London
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NewsHAM Restaurant Group unveils latest project
With a bistro menu highlighting seasonal British and European produce, Canal will open in the Mason & Fifth property in Westbourne Park, from the team behind Bistro Freddie and Crispin
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NewsThe Restaurant Group acquires 10 pubs from Oakman
The Wagamama operator is committed to growing its Brunning & Price pubs business, with the Oakman pubs representing a significant strategic opportunity
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NewsComptoir Group revenues up 10%
The operator of Lebanese and Middle Eastern-inspired restaurants reported revenue of £34.6m in 2024, with a 2% uplift in like-for-likes
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NewsPret: Price rises across the sector are ‘inevitable’
MD Clare Clough said wage inflation is having a “significant impact” on the coffee and food to go chain, which is trying to offset or mitigate costs as much as possible
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NewsGreggs reports improved trading
The retailer achieved total sales of £784m for the first 20 weeks of 2025, with the past 11 weeks supported by better trading conditions
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NewsDiageo considers ‘substantial’ changes to portfolio
The Guinness owner revealed it is weighing up the possibility of brand disposals to generate additional funds, while the current tariff regime is expected to cost the company $150m
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NewsThe Restaurant Group in talks to buy Oakman sites
The Wagamama owner is in advanced discussions to acquire some of Oakman’s pubs and integrate them into the Brunning & Price estate, Sky News reports
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NewsPure makes move into wholesale
The food to go brand has expanded its B2B catering arm, launching its first wholesale range of breakfast and lunch items
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NewsRestaurateur Tommy Banks launches new pub venture
Jeopardy Hospitality aims to reinvigorate cherished venues across the UK, beginning with the restoration and reopening of The General Tarleton Hotel in North Yorkshire