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All news articles – Page 9
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NewsBrandon Stephens appointed group CEO for Tortilla as Andy Naylor steps down
The multiple board and management changes, which also include Mac Plumpton joining as UK CEO, come as the fast casual Mexican chain prepares to enter its next phase of development
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NewsLaine MD Russell Danks steps down
Previosuly marketing and strategy director at sister company Punch Pubs & Co, Danks took leadership of the Laine when co-founder Gavin George stepped down as CEO in September 2024
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NewsPizza Hut to close 250 US sites
The brand’s strategic review is expected to complete later this year, with parent company Yum! Brands proceeding with its ‘Hutt Forward’ program as part of turnaround efforts
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NewsTaco Bell UK to launch Live Más ‘experiences platform’
Billed as a rewards programme spanning food, fashion, and music, the platform will go live later this year, after Taco Bell’s UK business delivered a “standout” performance in its Q4 results
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NewsChipotle: ‘Central London is our biggest opportunity’
The fast casual Mexican chain’s central London locations have reached strong cash-on-cash returns, unlocking growth for the UK market, according to global CEO Scott Boatwright
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NewsTurin-based coffee roaster Costadoro makes UK debut with double London opening
The Turin-based business has launched sites in Clapham Junction and Beckenham, describing it as ‘a new step’ in its international growth strategy
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NewsTransaction growth, menu innovation drives sales for KFC
KFC UK & Ireland grew system sales by 6.8% in 2025, supported by sustained growth in transactions, delivering growth across formats and a particularly strong performance in Q4
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken lines up three more
Openings are now confirmed for Leicester, Sheffield, and Bristol, as the Nashville-style chicken concept pushes towards 60 sites in the UK
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken appoints European business development director
The appointment of Léa Ghanem, who previously spent several years with Starbucks, comes as the Nashville-style chicken brand looks to expand across Europe following its success in the UK
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NewsMarco Pierre White Restaurants kickstarts franchising plans
The chef’s restaurant group has appointed Franchise With Us to lead its strategy across nine brands, with expansion likely to branch out beyond hotels
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NewsStar Pubs sees L&T applicants rise 10% in January
The uplift comes against a backdrop of continued cost inflation and ongoing pub closures in parts of the L&T market
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NewsTwo Magpies shakes up management team in bid to reach 50 sites
The bakery group has announced a raft of new appointments as it looks to quintuple its estate, with Ben Magnall set to eventually succeed owner Steve Magnall
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NewsZonal acquired by Volaris Group
The UK hospitality technology provider says the deal heralds ‘an exciting new era’ and creates opportunities to accelerate its next-generation software
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NewsThe Mayfair Chippy heads to Saudi Arabia following franchise deal
The group, which is also seeking further London sites, will make its international debut in Riyadh this summer under a franchise deal with property developer Alidara Real Estate
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NewsBuzzworks reports ‘resilient year’ of trading and investment
The Scottish hospitality operator saw revenue rise, but underlying EBITDA fall slightly against a ‘tough operating backdrop’
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NewsElite Pubs celebrates strong full-year performance
The Kent-based gastro pub and restaurant group grew revenue by 12% in the year to 31 March 2025, with net profit up 22%, in a year “packed with opportunities and positive improvements”
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars EBITDA up 50%
The London based operator reported EBITDA after central costs of £17m - an increase of £5m versus reported EBITDA of £12.3m for the financial year ended 27 April 2025
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NewsFarage sets out populist pubs plan
Reform UK has said it will scrap business rates for pubs as well as National Insurance increases for hospitality businesses and reduce VAT to 10%, funded by reinstating the two-child benefit cap
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NewsPunch acquires 30 pubs from McMullen’s
The acquisition was described as a ‘small but strategically important’ addition to Punch’s estate, with the pubs located predominantly across Hertfordshire and Essex
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NewsAG Barr acquires Fentimans and Frobishers
Scottish drinks group AG Barr has acquired adult soft drink brands Fentimans and Frobishers Juices for a combined c.£51m as it looks to capitalise on the consumer trend for reduced alcohol consumption.