Bella Italia
Business intelligence and news coverage focused on the operations, leadership decisions, brand strategy, and performance of one of the UK’s most prominent casual dining chains. From menu innovation and customer experience initiatives to estate changes, financial updates, and group-wide strategy under TRG ownership, this section delivers reporting that matters to restaurant operators, executives, and hospitality professionals tracking movements within the branded Italian dining space.
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Jun- 2025 -26 JuneRestaurants
Big Table Group halves FY losses following job cuts
The Big Table Group, owner of Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia, has seen losses before tax narrow by 68%, from £13.8m to £4.4m in its full-year results, following a decision to cut 700 jobs and streamline operations. In the year ended 27 October 2024, Big Table Group’s brands saw full…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryGovernment
Over 30 restaurants urge govt to include delivery drivers in new Crime and Policing Bill
Over 30 leading UK restaurants and supermarkets with more than 3000 sites across the UK have written to the Home Secretary calling for greater protections for delivery drivers in the upcoming Crime and Policing Bill. The joint letter forms part of Deliveroo’s Right to Ride Safely campaign, which launched in…
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6 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 06/02/25
Di Maggio Restaurants is looking to expand after its FY turnover rose 7.8% to £49.5m. The Glasgow-based operator of 11 French and Italian hospitality concepts also revealed that its operating profit before exceptional items jumped by 21.5% to £6.2m in the period. The group is also trading profitably post year-end. …
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6 FebruaryRestaurants
Comptoir Group reappoints former CEO
Comptoir Group, owner of the Comptoir Libanais and Shawa restaurant, has announced that it has reappointed Chaker Hanna as its CEO. Hanna takes over from Nick Ayerst who had been due to step down at the end of this month but will now leave the board and role immediately. Hanna…
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Sep- 2024 -11 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/09/24
Job vacancies have fallen below 100,000 for the first time since the pandemic, falling to 98,000, in what UKH has called a “positive milestone” for the sector. ONS figures also indicate that average earnings are 4% higher than a year ago, which UKH boss Kate Nicholls attributed to the LPC…
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11 SeptemberRestaurants
Bella Italia launches first rewards app
Bella Italia has announced the launch of its first rewards app as part of the restaurant brand’s ‘Feel Bella’ campaign. The rewards app, which has been developed over the span of six months, has been designed to treat customers with exclusive discounts and perks, as well as to showcase new…
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May- 2024 -21 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/05/24
The Big Table Group reported a pre-tax loss of £13.8m for the year ended October 2023, despite having increased its turnover from £26.1m to £31.6m. The owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia, and Frankie and Benny’s attributed its performance to rising inflation, which had commenced during 2022 and had also…
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21 MayRestaurants
The Big Table Group losses widen in FY results
The Big Table Group has reported a pre-tax loss of £13.8m for the year to 29 October 2023, despite having increased its turnover from £26.1m to £31.6m. This comes after the group, which owns Café Rouge, Bella Italia, and Frankie and Benny’s, among other chains, also posted a loss of…
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Apr- 2024 -5 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/04/24
Majestic Wines has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration, saving nine of its wine bars from closure. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond staff, following a period of uncertainty. Majestic plans to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business, with ambitions to open…
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5 AprilRestaurants
GMB and Deliveroo launch landmark courier charter
GMB Union and Deliveroo have launched a landmark Respect Charter pledging positive relationships between riders and restaurants. A number of national restaurant chains and big-name supermarkets, including Wagamama, Wingstop, Bella Italia, Morrisons, The Co-op, Farmer J, Thunderbird and Whole Foods, have already signed the new charter. The Respect Charter includes…
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