All news articles – Page 6
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NewsP.F. Chang’s to double up in London
Nearly a decade on from ts UK debut, the US-founded Asian fusion brand will open a second outpost in the capital at Westfield Stratford City
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NewsHall & Woodhouse: ‘Negative press’ hits partner recruitment
The regional brewer and pub operator has reported a 16% rise in profits after investing £19m in its pub estate, despite sector challenges making it harder to recruit new business partners
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NewsWendy’s CEO: ‘We have let our value equation erode’
Bob Wright says the US fast food giant, which recently slipped from second to third among the big American burger chains, had become over-reliant on promotional activity and everyday-value strategies
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NewsDomino’s to recruit 5,000 new workers
The pizza giant said jobs are being created for in-store staff and delivery drivers across its 1,400 stores in the UK and Ireland between now and Christmas
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NewsFlat Iron appoints new CFO
Dave Foulis joins the group having previously served as finance director for the likes of Honest Burgers and RedCat
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NewsProfessor Green to expand fast food brand Proper Good to London
The concept, founded by the rapper in partnership with Hero Brands, will launch on Soho Street next month, marking the next stage in its growth ambitions
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NewsMaybourne owners agree new ownership structure
The group behind some of London’s most high-profile properties says the new agreement between its joint owners will not change how its portfolio of luxury hotels is run or experienced
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NewsBerberè appoints new UK managing director
The burgeoning pizza brand has hired Maximilian Smith, former global marketing director at Carlsberg Group in Copenhagen
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NewsBBPA warns of the potential cost of guaranteed hours
The proposed introduction of the right to guaranteed hours, for those on zero- and low-hours contracts undermine growth in the sector and the flexible arrangements many workers value, it said.
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NewsBritain’s largest restaurants see profits halve
The country’s largest companies, based on turnover, generated a combined profit of £204m as at July 2026 – a 44% decline, according to new analysis from accounts UHY Hacker Young.
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NewsBusiness rates review for pubs and hotels launched by Treasury
Business rates expert Jerry Schurder will lead the review, with the government also calling for the views of landlords, hoteliers and business owners as part of the process.
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NewsGreene King to launch new soft brand
Cornerstone Pubs will be introduced within the group’s existing managed division, bringing its value and carvery formats together under one umbrella
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NewsJoseph Holt looks to the future with ‘determined confidence’
The Manchester-based brewer and pub operator increased turnover by 3.2% to £78.3m last year with profits also up
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NewsSavings and efficiencies drive profitability for Jamie Oliver Group
The celebrity chef’s business empire saw pre-exceptional EBITDA rise 10.87% in 2025, however, amid inflationary pressures and a dip in turnover, pre-tax profits slumped again
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NewsSessions acquires Little Bao Boy
Existing brand partner Little Bao Boy had achieved 431% year-on-year growth, with founder James Ooi to maintain a minority holding following the acquisition.
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NewsUnicorn Frappuccino contributes to strong summer sales for Starbucks UK
The coffee chain said the uplift in summer sales was a clear demonstration of the success of the broader Back to Starbucks strategy.
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NewsCaravan to trial new format as it unveils plans for biggest site to date
The all-day restaurant group’s new flagship site on London’s South Bank will house a takeaway coffee and cocktail bar concept called The Klink alongside its main restaurant
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NewsBlacklock toasts ‘very good year’ as profits rise
The chop house group saw pre-tax profits surpass £1m in FY25 with revenue and underlying EBITDA also showing strong increases over the year
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NewsKrispy Kreme UK ‘on the path to sustainable, profitable growth’ through turnaround plan
The doughnut brand said it took ‘decisive action’ to reset the foundations of the business last year amid increased losses and a small drop in revenue
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including Big Mamma’s latest London venture, a new era for Gaucho Manchester, and the concept taking over iconic City restaurant Simpson’s Tavern