All news articles – Page 96
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NewsWestmorland boosts turnover and continues inward investment
The business, which operates service stations including Tebay, Gloucester, and Cairn Lodge, invested £6m in its estate in the year to July 2023
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NewsAzzurri Group delivers revenue growth across brands
The ASK Italian and Zizzi operator has seen a 9.3% increase in revenues, and is continuing to invest at record levels with £22.2m of capital investment in 2023
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NewsF1 Arcade: ‘The potential of AI is legitimately exciting’
The competitive socialising concept is trialling the use of artificial intelligence across departments, exploring how it can enhance productivity, operational intelligence, and consumer engagement
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NewsSSP acquires ARE in Australia
Airport Retail Enterprises operates 62 airport outlets in Australia with anualised sales of around £100m
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NewsBangerz ‘n’ Burgerz enters liquidation
The burger and hot dog restaurant previously had seven sites along the south coast, with 7Bone taking over its Brighton site last year
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NewsDelivery drivers to strike on Valentine’s
Thousands of riders working for Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats and Stuart intend to stop working as part of an unnoffical strike over pay on Wednesday from 5-10pm
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NewsLavval Group unveils new concept, A Braccetto
From the family business behind Spaghetti House, the Earl’s Court restaurant will focus on classic regional dishes, including fresh and artisan pastas, lightweight Romana pizzas and seasonal specials
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NewsWhy cash is king at London’s best pub
While businesses large and small have gone card-only, The Telegraph explores how some are keeping regulars coming back by protecting the use of cash
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NewsOakman to demerge Seafood Pub Company
The ten-strong pub concept, which was acquired out of administration in 2021, will continue under the sole ownership and direction of former Oakman CEO Dermot King
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, including Nando’s, Bunsik, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi, Amorino, and more
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NewsArc Inspirations, ETM Group and Regional Taverns partner with the NFL
The venture will see the three sports-led hospitality operators offer fans watch parties, activations and competitions to bring in-stadium entertainment to the bar
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NewsRare Restaurants achieves double-digit turnover growth
The Gaucho and M operator saw revenues reach £75.3m in 2023, and continues to grow its brands with a pipeline of 30 locations
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NewsSchofield’s tops Top 50 Cocktail Bars
The Manchester bar, which is run by brothers Daniel and Joe Schofield, topped the annual list having been a regular on it since opening in 2021
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NewsSoho House ‘hurtling towards financial ruin’
GlassHouse Research accuses the private members club of having a broken business model, terrible accounting and a persistent lack of profits
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NewsRestaurateurs targeted by cloning scam
Heston Blumenthal, Yotam Ottolenghi and The Ritz have been targeted by an identity theft scam, where fraudsters register a business with Companies House, and open bank accounts and apply for loans
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NewsNeat Burger rebrands to ‘Neat’ and expands menu
The Lewis Hamilton-backed brand will overhaul its menu with a healthier offering and ‘better burgers’, after it closed half of its eight venues in the UK last year
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NewsPizza Hut franchisee places 38 sites on market
Nine Food Group is looking to sell 31 high street Pizza Hut delivery stores alongside seven Pizza Hut Express stores
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NewsBennett and Taylor step down from PizzaExpress
Jo Bennett has left the pizza chain after three years as chief business officer, while Stephen Taylor steps down as chief marketing officer
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NewsKFC UK system sales up 6%
Parent company Yum! Brands reported results for 2023 including worldwide system sales up 7% at KFC, with Taco Bell at 6%, and Pizza Hut at 1%.
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NewsDöner Shack to relaunch franchise prospectus
The Berlin-inspired street food concept has revealed its brand transformation, with the launch of a new breakfast offer and in-house delivery service