All news articles – Page 61
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NewsUber Eats launches healthy eating pilot
The pilot will involve six Birmingham restaurants - which have worked with the British Nutrition Foundation - to develop healthier alternatives to popular menu items
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NewsWatchHouse increases turnover by 56.8% in FY24
Growth was aided by strong like-for-like House sales along with increasing ecommerce sales, the company said
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NewsConsumer confidence reaches three year high
Household finances are the healthiest they have been for two years, while spending intentions across various categories have shown marked improvement
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NewsFoodservice sector inflation falls to 3.6%
Whilst a year of falling inflation is encouraging, month-on-month inflation of 1.3% in June serves as a reminder that the market remains volatile
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NewsMcDonald’s sees global comparable sales drop
The 1% decline was driven by negative comparable sales across all three segments in Q2 2024, reflecting a drop in demand in China and the impact of the Middle East war
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NewsParogon Group looks to further growth
The Staffordshire-based pub and restaurant operator reported total sales of £24m in FY24, a 10.9% increase compared to 2023
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NewsCAMRA describes ‘utter dismay’ over Whitbread closures
The Campaign for Real Ale has challenged Whitbread to reconsider a decision to close and convert over 100 pubs next to Premier Inns
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NewsTurtle Bay reports record sales in 2024
CEO Nick Crossley said the new year had started in line with expectations, although the economic environment remains “extremely tough”
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NewsTim Martin sells £10m worth of shares in Wetherspoons
The chairman of the pub chain sold 1.36m of the company’s ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £7.39 per share
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NewsGreggs on track to deliver 140-160 new stores in 2024
In a trading update, the business reported ”continued strategic progress”, with first half sales up 13.8%
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NewsNew ops director at Popeyes
Gwion Iwan, formerly of Prezzo, Punch, and Whitbread, has been appointed operations director as the chicken concept looks to 40-50 openings per year
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NewsTortilla promotes Stephen Clark to COO
Clark joined the group as operations director in 2022 and has since led the opening of 17 stores
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NewsThree Uncles aims for 10 sites
The London-based Cantonese restaurant chain has chosen Ealing for its largest restaurant yet, along with the launch of its 18 Districts concept
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NewsCineworld set to unveil restructuring plan
Around half a dozen Cineworld cinemas could begin a closure process immediately, Sky News reports
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NewsPasta Evangelists begins franchise rollout
The brand is opening two Pasta Emporiums under franchise in London as part of plans roll out a 20 sites over the next five years
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NewsBrighton Pier Group sales affected by poor weather
In a trading update, the business said the state of the late-night sector continues to present trading challenges in the group’s bars division
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NewsCraft Union shakes up operator-managed model
The Stonegate-owned community pub company has introduced extra incentives, additional profit share and uncapped earning potential for its managed operators as it opens its 600th site, CEO Frazer Grimbleby tells MCA
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NewsDishoom to make US debut with New York café collaboration
The Indian restaurant group will cross the pond for a partnership with French brasserie Pastis, focused on breakfast dishes
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NewsChaiiwala adds three drive-thrus to pipeline
The Indian street food café has opened its largest UK store, and second drive-thru outside Blackburn in Mellorbrook, with plans to roll-out the format
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NewsChristmas 2024 bookings up by 54%
The festive season is already looking positive for hospitality – with group reservations looking to be particularly popular, according to Zonal