All news articles – Page 91
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NewsNando’s UK&I appoints Mark Standish as CEO
Standish takes over from group CEO Rob Papps, who had been leading the UK&I business on an interim basis
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NewsStarbucks franchisee announces job cuts amid ‘challenging trading conditions’
The coffee giant recently reported “a negative impact” to its Middle East and US business due to “misconceptions” about its position on the Middle East war
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NewsStarbucks appoints new UK store development director
Darren King previously spent over three years at Stonegate Group, prior to which he worked at Greene King
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NewsLe Gavroche site attracts high profile chefs and international entrants
The fine dining restaurant completed its final service in January, and is attracting interest from a range of operators
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NewsAndrew Walker appointed exec chair at Vapiano
Walker currently holds an NED position at Farmer J and previously spent 12 years at Pret a Manger, most recently as UK managing director
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NewsGaucho launches ‘VAT-free Fridays’
The steak restaurant group hopes to address both the call to abandon the ‘tourist tax’ and the Mayor of London’s campaign to bring back Friday trading in the capital
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NewsPizza Pilgrims secures B Corp status
The Neapolitan pizza business has announced its certification by non-profit global organisation, B Lab, joining over 1,500 businesses in the UK
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NewsJapes secures first franchisee
The deep-dish pizza concept, which looks to provide a point of differentiation with its ‘London-style’ pizza, will open a venue in Camden Town this spring
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NewsGreene King outlines ambitions for ‘Nation’s Most Loved Pub Brand’
As part of its ongoing business transformation, the group will place a customer-led approach at the centre of its offering while investing in the brand to increase customer reach and relevance
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NewsGreggs hits £1.8bn sales
Total sales in 2023 were up 19.6% vs 2022, with like-for-like up 13.7% as the retailer reports its market share is at an all-time high and reiterates its ambition for more than 3,000 in the long term
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NewsVagabond undertakes restructuring process
The Imbiba-backed, London-based wine bar chain attributed the decision to legacy Covid debts, cost pressures, and the forced closure of the company’s Heathrow venue - albeit all other locations remain open and trading
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NewsEG Group grows foodservice sales
The group reported £243m in foodservice sales in Q4, driven by its focus on pricing and operating efficiencies as well as the ongoing foodservice investment programme
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NewsYoung’s completes acquisition of City Pub Group
The deal will significantly strengthen Young’s’ presence in London and in new geographies, while bringing together two ‘complementary, culturally, strategically aligned’ businesses
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NewsNoble Hospitality: ‘We’re always looking for new opportunities’
CEO Paul Sarlas and Chotto Matte founder Kurt Zdesar talk to MCA about growing the Angus Steakhouse and Alley Cats Pizza brands and the Nikkei concept’s launch in Manchester later this year
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NewsEconomic headwinds cause loss for Upham Group
The Hampshire-based premium pub operator grew sales to £18.4m but posted a loss of £780k for 2023
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee makes Middle East debut
The two new coffee shops in Dubai are the first of a planned 250 sites with Al Farran Group over the next 15 years
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NewsPapa John’s to close 50 underperforming UK sites
The closures are part of a process to reposition and optimise its UK business model as the pizza chain reports a decline in international sales in 2023
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NewsBob & Berts targeting 100-site mark
The 30-strong coffee shop chain has lifted its long-term growth target and identified the out-of-town retail park market as a new area for growth in the UK
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NewsHeavenly Desserts set for further expansion
The c50-strong dessert restaurant group has several locations lined up in the UK and Germany, as it looks to open 20 sites per year across Europe
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NewsOnly A Pavement Away places 450 in hospitality jobs
The charity believes it can scale services to support 9,250 people by 2029, with a cumulative investment of £473m added to the UK economy.