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NewsF1 Arcade in ‘a fast-moving growth phase’ as revenue rises
The Formula 1-inspired competitive socialising concept saw revenue increase 48% in 2025, driven by new site openings in the US and a strong performance across its UK estate
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NewsDigital ID can now be used in pubs and bars
Customers can choose to use a certified app on their phone to prove they are over 18 when buying alcohol, without showing physical ID. The new law, which came in today, applies to licensed venues in England and Wales
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NewsKuvi Hospitality builds senior team as it looks to scale Coyo Taco
The hospitality investment platform, led by CEO Shereen Ritchie, said the appointments deepen its capabilities across finance, brand, consumer insight and strategic development as the business moves into its next stage of growth.
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NewsPitch secures US franchise partner
The competitive socialising brand has signed a deal to launch 15 sites across the US over the next five years, with a debut site in California opening in early 2027
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NewsOpen Restaurant Group acquires Wreck Bistro from Gary Usher
The acquisition takes Open Restaurant Group’s portfolio to nine sites, following its takeover of Hispi in Didsbury from Usher’s Elite Bistros
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NewsExmouth Market traders ordered to reduce al-fresco seating
The popular eating and drinking out area is under threat after restaurant and pub operators were told they face £800 fines if they do not move their outdoor seating
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NewsFirst Table raises £5m in new funding
The restaurant booking platform that gives diners 50% off their food bill during off-peak times is looking to deepen its presence in the stand-out markets, the UK and Ireland
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NewsMayors challenged to back VAT pledge
Labour mayors who argue a tourist tax is ‘normal’ because it exists in tourist destinations like Paris, Rome, Lisbon and Berlin, should get behind European levels of VAT, UKHospitality has argued
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Weekend Press‘People are eating less — restaurants must adapt’
Restaurant designer Afroditi Krassa tells The Times how a cultural shift is pushing places like Dishoom, Itsu and the Savoy to roll the dice
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Weekend Press‘Hotel police’ to enforce Burnham’s tourist tax
Tax officers will be able to demand access to hotels, force hospitality bosses to hand over documents and issue financial penalties under government proposals to impose the new overnight visitor levy, reports The Telegraph
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OpinionVisitor levies may work in cities. The real test lies elsewhere
Jet-setting city-break visitors to English cities are unlikely to be put off by a tourist tax, with overnight levies already commonplace acorss Europe. The greater concern is for more price sensitive family staycations to coastal, rural and seasonal destinations which are already under pressure
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest openings stories, including Wagamama’s first motorway services restaurant, Dishoom’s new Borough location and Flight Club’s Exeter site.
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NewsWagamama returns to growth as investments gain traction
Like-for-like sales grew 3.1% in Q2, accelerating further to 5.2% in Q3-to-date, with Wagamama saying trading remains significantly ahead of the wider UK restaurant market
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News50 Best rebrands as The 50
The new identity brings together William Reed’s globally recognised rankings, awards, content and the discovery platform under one clear and distinctive master brand
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NewsIncipio unveils ‘Britain’s largest Italian restaurant’
Juno, set to open next month, will occupy more than 11,500 sq ft within the redeveloped Olympia estate, offering 265 covers with capacity for up to 500 guests
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NewsItsu backer prepares to sell stake
Bridgepoint is looking to auction its minority stake, while itsu founder Julian Metcalfe is looking for a new partner to help grow sales to £500m, Sky News reports
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NewsSides signs major Middle East franchise deal
The fried chicken brand from YouTube stars the Sidemen will open 51 restaurants across the region with the Al Kharafi Group, starting with Egypt and Kuwait later this year
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Analysis & InsightBeyond delivery commission: The fight for customer data
The battle over delivery commission is becoming yesterday’s argument. As Britain’s platforms adopt the American advertising model, the real contest is shifting to something far more valuable: ownership of the customer
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NewsItsu achieved group revenue of more than £200m last year
The group said it achieved an “impressive performance” within its grocery business, but growth in its high street sites was moderate, reflecting ongoing cost pressures on the consumer and high street footfall levels
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NewsJersey Mike’s confirms debut London site
The American sandwich brand will open on the former Spaghetti House site on Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus, in late autumn, the first of the four central London sites