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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryFood and Drink
Almost Famous burger chain confirms closure
Burger chain Almost Famous has announced that it is set to close after financial pressures became “stacked against” it. The…
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28 JanuaryFeatures
How will the Scottish budget affect businesses?
On 4 December 2024 first minister John Swinney announced the budget for Scotland for the period of 2025-2026. It followed…
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27 JanuaryFood and Drink
Popeyes UK to open over 45 sites in 2025
Popeyes has announced plans to double its UK footprint with the opening of more than 45 new restaurants in 2025.…
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24 JanuaryFood and Drink
KFC UK and Ireland names new general manager
KFC UK and Ireland has named Rob Swain as the new general manager for the UK and Ireland business, effective…
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23 JanuaryRestaurants
Simpsons up for sale as Andreas Antona announces retirement
Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham has been put up for sale for a leasehold price of £850,000 as owner Andreas Antona…
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22 JanuaryPubs and Bars
December delivers 3.2% growth after late festive surge for pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, according to data from…
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21 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Greene King acquires The Dirty Bottles
Greene King has acquired The Dirty Bottles pub in Alnwick, Northumberland as part of a seven-figure investment deal. The pub,…
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20 JanuaryTrade Associations
Scottish budget leaves thousands of venues worse off, UKH claims
UKHospitality Scotland has claimed that the latest Scottish budget will leave more than 2,500 hospitality businesses ineligible for support. The…
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17 JanuaryRestaurants
Duck and Rice to open second site at Battersea Power Station
Cantonese kitchen and pub brand, Duck and Rice has revealed that it is set to open a second venue at…
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16 JanuaryBusiness
Hospitality helps drive economic growth in November
Food and beverage was the highest performing sector of the economy in November, according to November GDP estimates released by…
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