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Today’s news in brief – 13/11/24

Fuller’s adjusted PBT jumped by 21% to £17.6m for H1 to 28 September, as like-for-like sales in its managed pubs and hostels rose by 5.2%. Fuller’s has seen growth in all areas of the business, with food like-for-like sales rising 5.5%, and drink and accommodation both rising 4.9%.  Excel London…

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Long Chim opens in Soho

The UK’s first ever Bangkok-inspired restaurant Long Chim has opened in Soho, London. Located on Rupert Street, Long Chim has taken over the ground floor of Hovarda. Long Chim, which means to ‘come and try’, serves accessible menus with authentic dishes inspired by the food stalls and markets of modern…

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Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24

The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs.  Elior has…

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Long Chim launches in the UK

Long Chim has announced that it will open its first-ever residency in Soho, London. Located on Rupert Street, Long Chim will take-over the ground floor of Hovarda. The site will be led by David Thompson who left London for his adopted home in Bangkok more than 10 years ago. The…

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Soho House and Co appoints new COO

Soho House has announced the appointment of Tom Collins to the role of chief operating officer, where he will report to CEO Andrew Carnie.   The announcement comes in the form of a promotion for Collins, who was previously the group’s UK, Europe and Asia managing director.  Collins first joined the…

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Granger and Co to open fifth site in Marylebone

Granger and Co’s restaurateur, Bill Granger, has announced the opening of its fifth venue, which will be opening this August in Marylebone.  Granger reportedly made London his full-time base back in 2011 when he opened the first Granger and Co all-day dining restaurant in Notting Hill. The address of the…

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Burger & Lobster names executive development chef

Global surf and turf restaurant group Burger and Lobster has announced the appointment of Paul Greening as executive development chef. Greening brings over 29 years of experience to the position, including stints at Pier Restaurant in Sydney, Wellington’s Restaurant 290, and the Michelin-starred Parisian venues Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire.…

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San Carlo set to open new restaurant in 2021

San Carlo Restaurant Group has announced it is set to launch a new Italian restaurant concept in Spring 2021. The 6,000 square feet, 200 cover restaurant with two outdoor dining terraces, will open at St Christopher’s Place in London. Founded in 1992, San Carlo is owned by the Distefano family…

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Compass Hospitality launches £60k scholarship programme

Compass Hospitality has announced it is partnering with the University of Hull to offer students a £60,000 scholarship and opportunity to expand their career in the hospitality sector.  The programme, which is set to launch in January 2021, is tailored to support students who need financial assistance and reward those…

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Jamie Oliver to launch new international ‘dining concept’

Jamie Oliver’s international restaurant business has announced the launch of its new all day dining concept, Jamie Oliver Kitchen. The first two sites to open under the new concept are in Bali Kuta Beach and Bangkok Siam Discovery, both run by franchise partner HPL. These sites will be converted from…

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