Birmingham

Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across Birmingham, with a focus on key districts such as the Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, Colmore Row, and Brindleyplace. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent operator growth, regional investment, and evolving consumer demand. Insight is tailored for businesses tracking urban regeneration, high street performance, and dining trends in one of the UK’s most diverse and economically active cities.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    22 August
    RestaurantsEG on the Move expands Cinnabon UK estate

    EG on the Move expands Cinnabon UK estate

    The master franchisee of Cinnabon in the UK, EG on the Move, has opened more stores at the Bullring in Birmingham and in Livingston, Scotland, as part of the brand’s plans to expand its footprint.  EG on the Move is also planning to open at least six more stores before…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    30 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsGreggs H1 sales rise to £960.6m

    Greggs H1 sales rise to £960.6m

    Greggs’ sales rose 13.8% to £960.6m during the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2024.  The food-on-the-go retailer has announced its underlying profit before tax was also up 16.3% to £74.1m.  During the first half of the year Greggs opened 99 new shops, including 30 relocations and 18 closures, resulting in…

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  • 23 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 23/07/24

    Fuller’s reported strong like-for-like sales growth of 5.3% in Q1, as trading momentum has continued. The pubs and hotels business also revealed that its margins have recovered off the heels of inflationary pressures easing. According to the group, the sale of its non-core pubs has strengthened its balance sheet and…

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  • 23 July
    RestaurantsTropea expands site to boost restaurant covers

    Tropea expands site to boost restaurant covers

    Birmingham-based restaurant Tropea has announced its extension into the premises next door as it looks to expand its offering. The extension will see the addition of a bar that will accommodate up to four covers for walk-ins and table top style dining, alongside a further 15 covers in the restaurant.…

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  • 19 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/07/24

    Arc Inspirations has reported that sales doubled due to the Euros final, with like-for-like sales rising 79%. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded venues in Headingley, Leeds City Centre, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham, saw sales jump…

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  • 19 July
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout

    Arc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout

    Arc Inspirations, the operator of Box bars, Banyan and Manahatta, has reported that total sales doubled, with like-for-like sales rising 79%, during the seven days up to the Euros final. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded…

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  • 18 July
    Pubs and BarsStonegate invests over £2.6m in four Slug and Lettuce venues

    Stonegate invests over £2.6m in four Slug and Lettuce venues

    Stonegate Group has announced the opening of Slug and Lettuce in Albert Square, Manchester, following a £2.6m investment across four of its venues. According to Stonegate, the investments signal a “new era” for Slug and Lettuce, marked by an “evolution in the look and feel” of venues across the UK.…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    28 June
    Food and DrinkHeavenly Desserts set to open new Solihull venue

    Heavenly Desserts set to open new Solihull venue

    Heavenly Desserts has revealed that it is set to open a new venue in Shirley, Solihull on Saturday 6 July. Located in Parkgate Shopping Centre complex in Solihull, the 44-capacity restaurant will replace part of the old Pizza Express unit. The launch brings Heavenly Desserts closer to 60 sites around…

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  • 24 June
    Food and DrinkMarket Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Market Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Food hall operator Market Halls has reported a “remarkable” 155% rise in revenues to £22m in the 12-month period to July 2023, which will set the stage for its plans to open more food halls across the country.  At the same time, the Gees Court-backed company has secured a prime…

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  • 7 June
    Pubs and BarsVagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE

    Vagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE

    Bar group Vagabond’s two sites within Gatwick Airport have been acquired out of administration by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. Quantuma…

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