All news articles – Page 65
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NewsFatto a Mano secures new investment
The five-strong Brighton-founded pizzeria group has secured growth capital from family office investment firm Middleton Enterprises
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NewsWagamama serves up first ever brunch menu
In response to demand for all-day dining, the chain will launch a new offer including chicken katsu waffles, morning baos, and coffee in partnership with Grind
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NewsWendy’s uses UK as foothold for growth in Europe
The QSR brand, which is on track to have 50 restaurants in the UK by the year end, has signed development agreements in the Republic of Ireland and Romania
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NewsSSP grows UK sales by 12%
The business said the positive performance in Q3 reflects good passenger numbers in the air sector and a lower incidence of rail industrial action compared to 2023
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NewsWetherspoons reports record sales figures
A recovery in sales and profits has continued in the current financial year, with sales per pub approximately 21% higher than pre-pandemic levels, chairman Tim Martin said
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NewsKrispy Kreme continues to expand UK presence
The doughnut business plans to open more shops in quality, high profile locations in 2024, and invest further in digitally enhanced cabinets
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NewsPaul rolls out Le Café rebrand
Paul will move its St Pancras store to the more coffee-focused format, with plans for a further store rebrand in 2024
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NewsAzzurri Group to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK
The group plans to open 60 units of the California-based concept in the UK and Ireland, with the first to open in London by Q1 2025
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NewsPortobello Pub Co appoints new CFO
Mayuri Vachhani, formerly of Tasty, joins the 27-strong pub and bar operator as it targets further growth opportunities following the Darwin & Wallace acquisition
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NewsLoungers achieves record year of sales, profits and openings
The Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside operator reported industry-leading like-for-like sales growth of 7.5%, with revenue growing 24.7% year-on-year to £353.5m - demonstrating its target of 665 sites remains a ‘conservative’ one
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NewsSilverstone looks to high street F&B for inspiration
Freemans Events Partners, which served half a million guests at the British Grand Prix over the weekend, is looking to build a ’powerful’ line-up of high profile F&B operators for the Formula One event
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NewsMission Mars continues to outperform sector
Group revenue for FY23 totalled £71.1m, with CEO Roy Ellis confident the Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s brands will trade successfully in all parts of the UK
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NewsCapdesia successfully exits Marugame Udon Europe
Parent company Toridoll Holdings will take full ownership of the udon concept, with CEO Keith Bird handing over to FD Sam McIntyre
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NewsWingers 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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NewsSSP 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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NewsUKHospitality 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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NewsZia 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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NewsHydes 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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NewsBritvic 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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NewsMarston’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