All Property articles – Page 3
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NewsFlat Iron returns to profit following record year
The affordable steakhouse chain says its estate performed ‘exceptionally well in difficult market conditions’ in its latest financial results with sales growing by more than 40%
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NewsWhitbread delivers ‘strong and improved’ Q1 performance
The group has reported total sales growth of 2% in the first quarter of its financial year and says its new five-year accelerating growth plan is being executed ‘at pace’
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NewsThwaites warns Middle East situation causing ‘uncertainty on several fronts’
The comments come the family brewer and regional pub operator reports strong FY26 results with turnover up 5% to £127m
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NewsYum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7bn
The US fast food group says the deal, which follows a strategic review of the struggling pizza chain, positions it for ‘long-term growth and shareholder value creation’
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NewsWagamama launches airport grab-and-go concept
The pan-Asian brand describes the format, which has just opened at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, as ‘a travel-first evolution of the Wagamama experience’
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NewsEveryman to delist from stock exchange
The 49-strong luxury cinema group said recent trading has been positive – but there was ongoing uncertainty due to the challenging economic environment
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OpinionIs Andy Burnham hospitality’s knight in shining armour?
The ‘King of the North’ has promised to shower hospitality with shiny trinkets including business rate reductions and VAT cuts should he triumph in Makerfield and take Labour’s crown
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InterviewsSarah Willingham: ‘I’m seeing return on investment like I have never seen’
Speaking at UKHospitality’s Summer Conference, the Nightcap CEO said site refurbishments and improving kerb appeal is driving sales, and pushed backed against the notion Gen Z is shunning late nights
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NewsStarbucks considering options for Japanese business
The US coffee giant has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approach for Japan, which includes a stake sale that could be valued at around $2.5bn
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NewsPret to expand into major Canadian airports
The expansion of the sandwich giant’s Canadian presence forms part of its ongoing agreement with A&W Food Services
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NewsPret reports ‘strong start’ to 2026 following FY25 sales growth
The sandwich group says system sales rose 7% (8% in the UK) in the first four months of the year, supported by rising customer counts and continued estate expansion
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InterviewsF1 Arcade: ‘The long-term ambition is genuinely international’
Newly appointed CEO Mat Horvath tells MCA that while the group sees plenty of scope for growth he believes in earning the right to expand rather than chasing site count
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NewsTerra Firma plots £300m Stonegate pubs bid
The private equity firm is reported to be among a number of prospective bidders preparing to table offers for part of Stonegate Group’s ‘platinum’ collection this week
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NewsFuture of Soho institution Balans in doubt
An email seen by MCA says the group is ‘no longer trading’ with creditors due to be contacted
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InterviewsBlend Family: ‘We want to be the number one food hall company’
Co-founder Matt Bigland says the group is ‘hungry for growth’ and ‘wants to be known as the standard setters’ in the industry
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NewsTravelodge reports ‘solid start’ to the year
The budget hotel business says it ‘outperformed the competitive segment against a challenging market backdrop’ in Q1 26 with turnover up and F&B revenue increasing 7% year-on-year
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NewsLeon exits administration as CVA approved
The ‘naturally fast-food’ chain says it will now press ahead with ‘ambitious development plans’ after 100% of voting creditors backed the restructuring
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NewsMarket Halls to expand competitive socialising concept
The London-based group will launch Games Hall at its Canary Wharf site following a successful trial, amid growing demand for immersive, multi-dimensional leisure experiences
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NewsThe Salad Project to open first travel hub site
The fast-growing premium salad concept’s London Bridge launch is described by co-founder Florian de Chezelles as a ‘huge milestone’ for the group
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NewsSpudBros Express to expand into Scotland
The viral jacket potato concept is plotting multiple openings north of the border having signed a new development agreement with franchise operator SUR Group