All news articles – Page 70
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NewsDoughnation targets 40-50 sites
The fledgling pizza brand is the latest from London-based investment company Game Changers, which aims to provide chef-led concepts with the resources to create scalable businesses
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NewsUnion to hold demonstration at Whitbread AGM
Unite claims Whitbread has refused to consult with the union and answer questions on the redundancy process, following the group’s announcement to cut 1,500 jobs
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NewsWhitbread restaurants report slow first quarter
The Beefeater and Brewers Fayre operator reported strong breakfast sales driven by high occupancy in hotels, but offset by softer trading in branded restaurants
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NewsDeliveroo launches invite-only subscription service
Plus Diamond members will receive priority delivery and an on-time delivery guarantee, alongside a direct line to a dedicated customer care team and an elevated in-app experience
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NewsLane7 gears up for international debut
The 13-strong experiential concept, which is targeting 50 sites in the UK, will launch one site in Berlin and two in Dublin later this year
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NewsRed Engine partners with Loyola Group
The partnership will see the Flight Club and Electric Shuffle operator introduce its social darts concept to Ireland, beginning with a Dublin launch by early 2025
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NewsSuzanne Baker joins Market Taverns
The former Stonegate commercial director, who has more than 35 years’ experience in the pub sector, joins the London pub company as a non-executive director
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NewsChaiiwala airport site ‘exciting new territory’
The Indian street food cafe concept is looking to expand across the UK and in more airport sites after opening at London Luton
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NewsRevolution to proceed with restructuring plan
All resolutions were passed at the group’s general meeting on Friday, with Revolution now seeking the sanction of its restructuring plan
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NewsEsquires opens five new stores
The coffee shop brand opened in Colliers Wood, Newport, Sudbury, Pinner, and Ruislip during April and May 2024, with the new openings making a significant contribution to sales
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NewsMcMullen’s breaks +£100m sales milestone
The record sales were driven by price increases as a well as real growth in demand, but profit conversion was impacted by labour cost inflation
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NewsPub leaders urge ‘fair recognition’ of trade’s value
England and Scotland fans will be paying four times more duty on their pints than the European average and a dozen times more than fans in Germany as they watch the Euros kick off this weekend
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring The River Cafe, Humble Crumble, Shoryu Ramen, Mr Porter, and more
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NewsLabour: ‘Our promise to you is partnership’
Shadow minister Seema Malhotra told sector leaders at the UKHospitality Summer Conference the party would be “on your side” if elected, as she highlighted key manifesto pledges to help businesses “thrive, grow and invest”
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NewsLabour pledges to replace business rates system
In its manifesto revealed yesterday, the party said the current system “disincentivises investment, creates uncertainty, and places an undue burden” on high streets
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NewsThe Wolseley Hospitality Group drafts in advisors
Owner Minor Hotels has called in restructuring experts AlixPartners to advise on cost management issues and business strategy, Sky News reports
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NewsCornish Bakery secures new funding
The bakery chain, which has more than 60 sites, has secured funding from Virgin Money to support its ambition to double the size of the business
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NewsFuller’s reports year of ‘excellent progress’
Revenue rose by 7% to £359.1m while like-for-like sales were up 11% in the year ended 30 March, with the pub operator also reporting continued proactive management of the estate to enhance shareholder value
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NewsNigel Doughty leaves Subway
The former UK & Ireland managing director has left the sandwich chain after leading the region’s 2,500 restaurants for more than three years
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NewsNightcap raises additional £1.5m
The bar operator has now received subscription commitments for a total of £2.25m as it looks to capitalise on opportunties to consolidate the bar sector