Business Model
Our Business Model coverage explores how UK foodservice operators, from restaurants and pubs to caterers and café groups, are adapting and innovating their commercial strategies in response to shifting consumer habits, economic pressures, and competitive dynamics. We report on emerging revenue streams, franchising, delivery models, subscription dining, tech integrations, cost structures, and diversification strategies that define successful operations across the hospitality landscape.
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Nov- 2024 -8 NovemberNews
Blind Tiger Inns invests in 20th pub alongside Star Pubs
North West pub company Blind Tiger Inns has acquired its 20th pub, The Stanley Arms, with Star Pubs, increasing its estate to 22 sites. Star and Blind Tiger are now carrying out a joint £150,000 refurbishment of the pub on Lancaster Road in the centre of Preston before reopening it…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberNews
Plant Based World Expo Europe to open at ExCeL London in November
Plant Based World Expo Europe has revealed it will be opening at ExCeL London between 13 and 14 November 2024 to display a full breadth of innovation and trends in the plant-based sector. This two-day event for the F&B industry will feature an international exhibition with over 100 exhibitors and…
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8 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/10/24
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of some 2,000 jobs across those sites. Breal Capital and Calveton are also hopeful that they may be able to…
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8 OctoberPubs and Bars
Epiris acquires Amber Taverns
Epiris has announced that Epiris Fund III has agreed to acquire pub operator Amber Taverns for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is Epiris Fund III’s fifth investment, following Delinian, LoneStar, Pure Cremation and GSF Car Parts. Amber Taverns operates 178 freehold, wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, the…
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyBusiness
Startup investment platform to invest £2.5m in Manchester hospitality
Start-up hospitality investment platform Shuffle has revealed that it has committed to investing £2.5m into Manchester’s hospitality industry. The founders have chosen Manchester as the first location in the UK to launch and have already partnered with Madre, Medlock Canteen, Trof and Bold Street Coffee. Shuffle will provide upfront capital…
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23 JulyNews
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 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Canadian Second Cup plans expansion in the UK
Canadian coffee chain Second Cup has announced that it is seeking to receive proposals for the master franchise opportunity in the United Kingdom. This would mark a “milestone” for the coffee chain as it expands its global footprint and brings its café experience in the UK. With close to 50…
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16 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/07/24
JD Wetherspoon has hit back at TUC for calling it a low-pay employer, saying that the Trade Union Congress’ criticism of its business model and employment style is “completely inaccurate and unjustified”. The TUC’s comments were from an interview in The Telegraph, in which it also named Amazon, Sports Direct…
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16 JulyPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon rebuffs TUC accusation of being low-pay employer
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has hit back at comments made by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) head Paul Nowak, which called the pub chain an employer that has “built its business model on low-paid insecure employment”. The rebuttal comes after The Telegraph published an interview with Nowak on Sunday…
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May- 2024 -3 MayFood and Drink
Yum! Brands revenues dip 3% to $1.5bn in Q1
Yum! Brands, which operates KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, reported a 3% decline in revenue to $1.5bn (£1.1bn) for the first quarter ended 31 March. Operating profit for the group also declined by 1% to $520m (£414m), while core operating profit grew 6%. KFC revenues declined by 8% to…
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