All news articles – Page 9
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NewsSt Austell exploring up to 40 redundancies
The brewer and pub operator, which employs more than 2,000 people across the Southwest, is “reviewing its operational structure” due to new employment costs
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NewsBurger King UK seeks refinancing
Sky News reports the Bridgepoint-backed QSR chain is working with DC Advisory, seeking an additional £40m of borrowing capacity
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NewsCaprinos Pizza to open 20 sites this year
The pizza franchise, which has opened more than 95 locations since 2020, plans to double its estate to more than 200 locations by 2030
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NewsDiageo GB names Barry O’Sullivan as new MD
O’Sullivan, the current MD of Diageo Ireland, will replace Nuno Teles, who will move to MD of Diageo Mexico
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NewsIn pictures: Lane7 launches biggest site yet in Milton Keynes
The venue has 14 boutique bowling lanes, as well as a roller rink, bumper cars, playground, golf simulators, beer pong, karaoke rooms, pool, darts, retro-gaming stations and arcade games
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NewsWagamama partners with Grind on premium coffee offering
The restaurant group will be offering Grind’s signature blends at all 165 sites and has launched a range of sweet treats to tap into new occasions
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Food to Go Conference 2025
Big name brands, including Wingstop, Costa Coffee, German Doner Kebab, WatchHouse, Chipotle and Ole & Steen took to the stage at MCA’s recent sell-out Food to Go Conference
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NewsExultant bolsters Pret A Manger portfolio with seven new sites
Following last year’s acquisition of the North West London territory, Exultant Group has added seven more Pret A Manger locations to its portfolio
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NewsSoho Estates pledges to be ‘responsible custodian’ of area
Newly announced CEO Fawn James said she will be “exploring opportunities beyond our traditional portfolio, such as new types of spaces, partnerships or investments that complement what we do”
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NewsHospitality insolvencies rise in January but annual decline offers hope
Insolvencies saw a 21% month-on-month increase in January 2025, rising from 225 in December to 273, according to the latest statistics
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NewsKnoops strengthens leadership team amid global expansion plans
The premium chocolate drinks brand has named Kai Hepworth as UK MD, alongside a leadership team shake-up including a new chair and COO
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NewsHospitality embraces AI to boost efficiency and experience
Workers are rapidly adopting AI to improve operations, with 91% of employees reporting a positive impact on their workplace, according to new research
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NewsShepherd Neame: Budget will cost £2.6m
The family brewer and pub operator is planning to raise prices, review its capex spending, and transfer 10 pubs from retail to tenancy to improve returns
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NewsCornish Bakery exploring sale of the business
The bakery coffee shop chain has appointed advisors at Tamweel Capital to oversee a sale of the 66-shop business.
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NewsBroadwick Group acquires Camm & Hooper
The acquisition of the events company has further expanded Broadwick’s portfolio of venues, event services, and live entertainment
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NewsInception Group: ‘Businesses are looking to open in less hostile environments’
The business model is ‘broken’ for hospitality businesses in the UK, co-founder Charlie Gilkes has said
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NewsWestmorland invests heavily into food offer
The motorway service area operator reported a drop in turnover due to the economic backdrop and lower fuel prices, but this was offset by increased trading in its non-fuel business
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NewsPermanently Unique makes senior appointments
Long-standing managing director Dan Purnell has been promoted to chief executive, while Andrew Jobes joins as chief operating officer for the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region
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NewsJoe & The Juice appoints new UK MD
Jon James joins the global juice and coffee brand from Starbucks UK, where he served as director of UK retail and central operations. He will work to strength the UK leadership team and expand its store footprint, as the business ups its investment in the UK
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NewsFireaway has ambitions for 400 UK stores
Founder Mario Aleppo has grown the pizza franchise business to 160 shops but has now stepped back from the day-to-day running of the brand following the appointment of a managing director