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.
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May- 2024 -14 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Greggs sales rise 7.4% to £693m in Q1
Greggs has reported that like-for-like sales rose 7.4% to £693m during the first 19 weeks of 2024, as it remains on track to open between 140 and 160 stores for the full year. The group also progressed its strategic growth plan, with delivery sales, evening trade and increased participation in…
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Apr- 2024 -25 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/04/24
Rupert Thompson has agreed an investment deal with London craft brewer Mondo, which secures the future of the Mondo brands, as well as its brewery and taproom in Battersea. Following a pre-pack administration, the deal will see brewing continue at Mondo’s Battersea site. Searcys has announced a new partnership with…
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25 AprilRestaurants
Pasture to open first Birmingham restaurant
Steak-house and late night bar Pasture is set to open the doors of its first Birmingham restaurant on 27 May. Pasture restaurants are known for their fire-based cooking and local ingredients. With existing restaurants in Bristol and Cardiff, Pasture Birmingham will soon occupy 6,500 sq ft across one floor of…
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22 AprilFood and Drink
Toca Social to open new site in Birmingham
Toca Social has announced it will be opening its second site in the UK in the Bullring Birmingham from 3 June. Alongside this, Toca Social has designed a new food menu featuring globally inspired, handheld sharers for guests to enjoy while playing, such as London based Chick ‘n’ Sours. The…
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12 AprilRestaurants
Six By Nico announces Oxford opening
Restaurant group Six by Nico has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be its fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is known for its six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks,…
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12 AprilRestaurants
Deliveroo extends exclusive partnership with Wingstop
Deliveroo and Wingstop have announced an extension of their exclusivity partnership, which began in 2018. The chicken restaurant chain’s menu will be available exclusively to Deliveroo customers to order on demand in 15 cities across the UK. Wingstop currently has 43 restaurants nationwide, as well as a “robust” opening pipeline…
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9 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/04/24
RedCat Pub Company’s net losses after tax have widened to £31m during the year ending 2 April 2023, up from £5.4m in the year before. This comes despite the pub group achieving a turnover of £120.5m, up from £62.8m in 2022, and gross profits of £89.2m, rising from £47.2m. Group…
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9 AprilPubs and Bars
Nine Stonegate Group managers gain leadership roles
Stonegate Group is celebrating the graduation of nine managers from its diverse pubs across the UK. The graduation ceremony, held at Stonegate’s Academy in Birmingham, celebrated six new regional managers, one area manager, one general manager and a pub support team manager. The milestone also marks the first-ever Aspirations cohort…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchRestaurants
Arc Inspirations raises £7m for UK-wide expansion
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has raised £7m towards an accelerated expansion plan across the UK. The news comes after the hospitality group secured a £4m load from HSBC, alongside a £3m equity boost from shareholders, including BGF, which has backed the group since 2022. Arc…
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryPubs and Bars
NFL announces three UK sports bar partners for 2024
The NFL has announced ETM Group, ARC Inspirations and Regional Taverns as its official UK sports bar partners for the 2024 season. ETM Sports Pubs and Kitchens will serve as the home of NFL hospitality in London while ARC Inspirations and its BOX venues serve as flagships in the Midlands…
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