Aberdeen
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across this key Scottish city, with reporting focused on the city centre, Union Street, the West End, and the surrounding Aberdeenshire region. Topics include restaurant and pub openings, independent brand activity, student and office worker trade, and the influence of the energy sector on local footfall and spending. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking regional dining trends, urban regeneration, and evolving consumer behaviour in North East Scotland.
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryRestaurants
Hell Yeah Hospitality announces four new openings
Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and Veganizza, is set to double the number of its Pizza Punks restaurants in the UK in 2022 with four new openings. Furthermore, it has announced the appointment of Gordon Fraser as the groups financial director. He…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberBusiness
Aramark nominates two to its board
Global food service provider Aramark has announced that Patricia E. Lopez and Ken M. Keverian have been nominated for election to the company’s board of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders to be held on February 1, 2022. The company has offices in London, Leeds, Belfast and Aberdeen, employing…
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Sep- 2021 -9 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Signature Pubs to hold ‘jab and job’ recruitment initiative
A Scottish hospitality group is hoping to encourage young people to get the Covid vaccine at the same time as applying for a job, according to the BBC. Signature Pubs, which owns 24 venues in Scotland, revealed it needs to hire about 120 people due to staff shortages across the…
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Apr- 2021 -14 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh
BrewDog has announced it will be opening a new hotel and bar in Edinburgh later this year. James Watt, the brand’s chief executive, confirmed the plans to expand Brewdog’s hotel business to the Scottish capital on Twitter. Watt said: “Announcing the BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh. An amazing beer hotel & bar…
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13 AprilBusiness
Sainsbury’s expands Deliveroo partnership
Deliveroo has expanded its partnership with Sainsbury’s with a new two year contract, which will allow customers to order grocery goods via the food delivery app. The trial was initially launched in 10 stores last November, however a further 22 stores in London will be added to the offering. In…
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7 AprilBusiness
Deliveroo shares rise 2% despite riders strike
Hundreds of Deliveroo riders are expected to strike today for fair pay, and better working rights – as the company saw its shares rise for the first time since its market debut. The socially distanced protests, which were organised by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), are planned…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchBusiness
Deliveroo sees shares fall by 30% in market debut
Shares in Deliveroo sank by as much as 30% as it made its London Stock Market debut, going as low as 275p per share and wiping over £2bn off its valuation In a market announcement this morning, Deliveroo said the offer price has been set at £3.90 per share, equating…
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30 MarchBreweries and Distilleries
Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh
Brewdog is considering the acquisition of a new hotel site in Edinburgh, according to comments made by the brand’s chief executive. On Twitter, James Watt said: “Working on a potential BrewDog beer hotel location in Edinburgh today. It would be great to open a beer hotel in the capital of…
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26 MarchFood and Drink
Investors shy away from Deliveroo IPO amid wages report
A number of potential investors are reportedly shying away from investing in Deliveroo shares ahead of its stock exchange debut, after a surveyed report claims that a third of its riders were paid less than minimum wage. It comes as the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) in conjunction…
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Dec- 2020 -8 DecemberRestaurants
Barburrito secures future with sale to co-founders
Barburrito, the Mexican eatery, has secured its future through an administration sale securing new investment in the business. Barburrito chairman Graham Turner leads a new investment in the business, alongside other private investors, backing the existing management team of Morgan Davies, founder and CEO and Steve Herring, finance director. The…
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