Buzzworks
Reporting on strategy, growth, and culture at a leading independent hospitality group with a strong regional footprint. This section covers new venue launches, leadership updates, people development, and F&B innovation across a diverse estate of bars, restaurants, and event spaces. Designed for operators, chefs, and hospitality professionals, it offers valuable insight into how a values-led business balances creativity, consistency, and community-driven service.
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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 17/10/23
Revolution Bars Group reported a pre-tax loss of £22.2m in FY23, despite achieving revenues of £152.6m due to challenging times. The acquisition of Peach Pubs, with 14.1% like-for-like sales growth, provided diversification but couldn’t offset an 8.7% decline in like-for-like sales for the entire group. EBITDA fell to £17m, compared…
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17 OctoberNews
Buzzworks launches in-house SQA training centre
Buzzworks Holdings has launched its own in-house Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) accredited training centre, to train the next generation of hospitality professionals. The new training centre will be led by the company’s learning and development manager, Holli Gordon, supported by chef Trainer, Neil Clark, and bar trainer, Gavin Goslan, to…
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Sep- 2023 -21 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/09/23
SSP revenues are anticipated to reach £3bn for the year, spelling a 37% year-on-year increase and an EBITDA of £280m. This was due to recovery in passenger numbers, along with a stronger customer offer and digital presence. North America remains a key driver, while the UK and Ireland are expected…
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21 SeptemberRestaurants
Buzzworks unveils expansion plans amid ‘strong’ trading results
One of Scotland’s independent bar and restaurant operators, Buzzworks Holdings, has announced its plans for expansion after reporting “strong” trading results across its entire portfolio of 20 venues. The confidence for expansion follows the opening of its flagship new restaurant, Scotts in Greenock, which saw a record number of visitors…
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14 SeptemberRestaurants
Buzzworks trains hospitality staff at Scotts Greencock
Scotts Bar and Restaurant in Greenock has appointed Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks to train its team with a host of new skills. The 70-strong workforce of chefs, managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees have been provided with a range of development opportunities since the venue opened on Friday 16 June.…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRestaurants
Buzzworks unveils new Thirty Knots venue in Edinburgh
Buzzworks Holdings, a Scottish independent bar and restaurant operator, has unveiled its new venue, Thirty Knots, in South Queensferry, Edinburgh, which is due to open in November. Thirty Knots will take over the former site of The Three Bridges, situated beneath the Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, and will feature a…
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Apr- 2022 -26 AprilPubs and Bars
Buzzworks Holdings acquires Herringbone
Scottish independent bar and restaurant operators, Buzzworks Holdings, has announced the acquisition of independent hospitality business, Herringbone. Herringbone currently has two venues, located within Edinburgh’s Goldenacre and by the coast in North Berwick, already operating and a third on the way in Edinburgh. With construction currently underway on 3 Royal…
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Feb- 2022 -4 FebruaryCatering Companies
Buzzworks to open flagship restaurant in Greenock
Buzzworks Holdings has announced it will open its flagship restaurant Scotts in Greenock. creating over 70 jobs for the town. Set to open at the new Greenock Cruise Ship Visitor Centre, the new restaurant venue will be designed by Jim Hamilton, featuring an open air rooftop terrace with panoramic views…
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Jan- 2022 -21 JanuaryNews
Buzzworks to open latest site in Ayrshire
Independent restaurant and bar operator, Buzzworks Holdings, is set to open the doors to its latest venture in Ayrshire in the coming weeks. The Fox, a casual live music bar, will open on the site of former restaurant Papi Milano, located on West Portland Street, Troon, having undergone a “significant…
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Dec- 2021 -14 DecemberPubs and Bars
Buzzworks turns to Tiktok for recruitment Campaign
With the hospitality industry continuing to struggle to recruit across the UK, a Scottish independent bar and restaurant operator has taken to social media platform Tiktok in an attempt to recruit new staff. Buzzworks Holdings, headquartered in Kilmarnock, launched a new campaign in late October, attempting to utilise the social…
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