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Wingers plans further openings
The chicken wing brand aims to open 50 stores within the next four years, and is seeking franchisees in cities including Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, and Glasgow
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SSP opens new Starbucks format at Heathrow
The coffee shop, located at Terminal 5, features a new store design which aims to create an ”innovative dining experience”
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UKHospitality calls on Labour to action manifesto commitments
The trade body has welcomed the new government and urged it to take action on the business rates system and apprenticeship levy within 100 days
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Zia Lucia sees potential for 100 sites in five years
The London-based independent pizzeria has teamed up with GNF Worldwide to roll out a new franchise model, and will open its eleventh site in Chelsea this month
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Hydes reports record turnover growth
The Salford-based brewer and pub operator reported record turnover of £39.3m for 2024, up £5m on the previous year
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Britvic agrees £3.3bn takeover
The deal for the soft drinks group gives it an enterprise value of £4.1bn, with Carlsberg to create a single integrated beverage group in the UK called Carlsberg Britvic
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Marston’s to sell stake in Carlsberg JV
The deal will see the pub group sell its 40% in Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company for £206m in cash to become a pure play hospitality business, while accelerating its debt reduction plans
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Richard Caring to open The Ivy in US as £1bn sale looms
The so-called King of Mayfair is selling the chain but plans to export the brand across the Atlantic, The Telegraph reports
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Pubs and restaurants hope for ‘halo’ effect of Labour win and weekend of sport
Consumer spending was expected to rise during England’s Euro 2024 match, The Guardian reports
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Champagne all round: the French invasion of English vineyards
Continental wine houses plough millions into UK land amid British viticulture boom, The Telegraph reports
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Racing simulator venues show power of the Formula One brand
The name above the doors is helping to accelerate F1 Arcade’s expansion, the Financial Times reports
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Labour’s plans for workers, from pay rises to zero-hour contracts
Businesses, from small pubs to retail giants, fear that if the new government honours its manifesto pledges, their payroll costs will soar, The Times reports
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Boojum, Roxy Leisure, Red Engine and more
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New food director at Tortilla
The fast casual Mexican-inspired group has appointed James Garland, previously of Honest Burgers
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Wingstop shakes up senior leadership team
Chris Sherriff has been promoted to co-CEO as the brand announces a like-for-like sales uplift of over 50% in Q1 2024, with its estate expected to soon surpass 50 sites
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Kate Nicholls OBE: ‘We’ll be keeping politicians’ feet to the fire’
Ahead of Labour’s landslide victory this morning, the UKHospitality CEO outlined the critical actions required by policymakers, at MCA’s Pub Conference
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Brand strength and customer proposition driving hospitality investment
At MCA’s Pub Conference, partner at Piper Private Equity, Yasha Estraikh said the bar is high for new hospitality concepts, with plans to make “one or two” investments in the sector
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Only 12% of Brits say a pint is affordable
The Campaign for Real Ale has said making tax on pints fairer should be a priority for the new government, in order to keep pub going accessible
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NTIA: ‘The real work begins now’
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association has welcomed a new Labour government, urging immediate action to recover the sector ”from years of neglect”
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PizzaExpress to launch new concept
The first ‘PizzaExpress Pod’ will open at the Tesco Extra store in Bursledon, Southampton, MCA understands