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NewsCrosstown made losses of £3m in last two years
The doughnut brand saw a drop-off in demand for its premium products, and was impacted by supply side cost inflation, before being acquired by Karali Group in a pre-pack administration for £500,000
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NewsUKH: ‘Back hospitality to regenerate our towns and cities’
At its annual summer conference today, UKHospitality will call on all political parties to back a sector it says can grow at a “significantly faster” rate than the wider economy
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NewsConservatives pledge to ‘ease burden’ of business rates
The Tory manifesto pledged a £4.3bn rates support package to support high street, leisure and hospitality businesses, while increasing rates for online retail warehouses
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NewsBewiched lines up five openings for the year
The Midlands-based coffee chain opened its second drive-thru this week in Wellingborough, and will open in Northampton Grosvenor, Leamington Parade, and Bedford later this year
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NewsNightcap hires director of business operations
Sarah Miller joins after five years with Stonegate, including two years as business unit director for its late night division including Be at One, Slug and Lettuce and Popworld
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NewsVagabond sites at Gatwick to be rebranded
New owner Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) UK will rebrand the main wine bar to Big Smoke Taphouse & Kitchen, the same concept it operates at Heathrow T2 and Luton
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NewsZuber Issa to take on forecourt franchises
As part of his £228m exit from EG Group, co-founder Zuber Issa will take on foodservice outlets at 30+ forecourt locations, which includes franchise sites for Starbucks, Greggs, Subway, Cinnabon, Sbarro and Chaiiwala
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NewsDelivery companies ‘killing local restaurants’
The Asian Catering Federation said its members face “exorbitant” commission charges “with a focus on prices rather than quality”
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NewsWhitbread workers threaten group with legal action
Workers from the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, and Table Table brands have claimed poor consultation on planned job cuts and closures
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars looks to double estate
Earlier this year, the group reported a 17% increase in like-for-like sales and a 60% rise in turnover to £52.2m as it looks to build on its momentum
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NewsLabour manifesto to include clampdown on ultra-processed food and takeaways
A Labour government would ban fast food outlets near schools if it wins the general election, according to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting
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NewsSnowfox owner Zensho brings ramen concept to UK
Snowfox Group’s owner Zensho Holdings has launched a new Japanese ramen concept Ichikokudo Hokkaido in the UK with plans to expand nationwide
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NewsThe Ledbury reclaims the title of UK’s Best Restaurant
Brett Graham’s Notting Hill restaurant triumphed at the National Restaurant Awards, 12 years after it last held the title, while Michel Roux Jr was awarded Lifetime Achievement
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NewsStonegate’s MiXR launches in-app sport capabilities
With over 450 pub venues throughout the UK offering sports viewing experiences, the app will help customers find a venue to watch, earn rewards, and complete ‘MiXR Missions’
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NewsSt Austell: ‘Heavy degree of fatigue and disillusionment with politics’
As the Cornish brewer and pub operator achieves record turnover of £229.5m, CEO Kevin Georgel accuses politicians of “on-the-hoof” policymaking
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NewsKaspa’s sees growth opportunities at home and overseas
The 87-strong dessert parlour chain is to open its first central London unit in Soho, while eyeing further opportunities in the Midlands as well as the Middle East and Ireland, MD Francesco Arcadio tells MCA
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NewsSubway introduces foot-long sides alongside sandwich offer
Customers will be able to order foot-long cookies, churros, and dippers, measuring 12 inches, or 30 centimetres
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NewsCosta expands into air travel with EasyJet
The partnership brings EasyJet a range of Costa’s hot beverages including cappuccino, latte, salted caramel latte and decaf options
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NewsPrice hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?
The coffee chain is hitting new resistance from inflation-weary customers just as fights over unionisation and protests related to the Middle East war tarnish the brand
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NewsLabour vows business rate reform to help high street
The party has not specified what will replace the current business rates system but said reforms would level the playing field for High Street firms against online rivals