All news articles – Page 6
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NewsNight-time closures reach all-time high
Research by the Night Time Industries Association and CGA reveals a 26.4% drop in late-night venues since March 2020, with nearly 800 venues closed in five years
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NewsFairgame turns attention to US expansion
The immersive socialising ‘fairground’ concept, which is soon to launch a new venue in the City, is scouting potential locations in New York
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NewsBrewDog co-founder steps down
Martin Dickie has left his role at the Scottish brewer and pub operator, citing personal reasons
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NewsLoungers introduces first rewards scheme
The Lounge Passport comes in response to customers looking to track their visits to Lounges across the country
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK commences turnaround plan
The chain is reviewing its retail locations, with a view to being where the customer is and ensuring the company is set up for the future
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NewsAlex Reilley quits Labour taskforce
The Loungers chairman says the government is ’condemning high streets and town centres’
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NewsCoca-Cola in talks about cut-price £2bn sale of Costa Coffee
The American owner is said to be working with bankers on a review of the chain, which has more than 2,000 UK outlets
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NewsHalf of UK job losses in hospitality, say bosses
Job losses in restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels total around 89,000 since last October, according to UKHospitality analysis of Office for National Statistics data
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NewsPopeyes UK appoints new FD
Stuart McNamara joins the QSR chain, having previously served as FD at Buns from Home, Flat Iron, and Côte Restaurants
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NewsCaptain D’s secures UK debut at Westwood Cross
The Tennessee-founded fast casual chain will open its first site at the Kent shopping centre, with outposts in Sussex and Hampshire to follow
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NewsGordon Ramsay Restaurants MD steps down
Stephen Evans has stepped down after three years as managing director at the restaurant group.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including The Sushi Co, Flight Club, Zambrero, Loungers, and more.
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NewsCaprinos Pizza adds pasta to menu across 100-strong estate
The franchise brand has rolled out new made-to-order dishes across its estate, as part of a strategy to broaden its menu and attract new customers
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom Glasgow celebrates post-independence Bombay
Dishoom has unveiled the design behind its new Glasgow restaurant, blending mid-century modernism with a cinematic narrative
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NewsMcDonald’s UK&I CEO to step down
Alistair Macrow has announced he is stepping down from his role at the fast-food business, with Lauren Schultz, currently field VP Columbus, McDonald’s USA, to succeed him as CEO, on 1 September.
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NewsJoseph Holt remains ‘strongly competitive’
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator increased turnover by 3.3% to £75.9m last year
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NewsAzumi appoints new group FD
Emmalene Maxwell joins the premium restaurant group, which operates more than 25 locations globally, including Zuma and ROKA in London
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NewsGaucho Go debut ‘exceeds all expectations’
Gaucho has closed the first site under its quick-service concept, with plans to expand further after a strong customer response
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NewsUrban Baristas set to add six sites
The Aussie-inspired specialty coffee chain has six London locations in fit-out and a further nine in legals as it pushes ahead with expansion
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NewsPICK.YOUR.OWN. secures investment to accelerate rollout
The funding from Frontive Group and Cervus Investments will enable the London-based grab-and-go concept to open multiple new sites in the coming months