Camden
Editorial covers hospitality and foodservice developments in this key London borough, including restaurant and pub openings, independent operator activity, street food trends, licensing issues, and investment in nightlife and cultural venues. Reporting highlights how the area’s vibrant dining and drinking scene evolves and what it signals for operators, landlords, and suppliers navigating London’s dynamic hospitality market.
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May- 2025 -30 MayFood and Drink
Chopstix unveils first Brighton site
Chopstix has announced its fifth opening for the year with a debut site in Brighton, expanding its presence on the South Coast. Opening this month on North Street, just a short distance from the seafront, the new store follows a string of successful equity site openings for the brand in…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchPeople
Boxpark appoints former Gusto boss Matt Snell as CEO
Boxpark has announced the appointment of industry leader Matt Snell as its new CEO, as the hospitality operator continues to expand in the UK. The news follows the appointment of Chris Burford as CFO, who will be supporting and strengthening the operations and growth strategy of the business. Snell, who…
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryPeople
Boxpark appoints new chief financial officer
Hospitality and leisure group Boxpark has announced the appointment of Chris Burford as the group CFO to support and strengthen the operations and growth strategy of the business. With over 25 years’ experience working across private equity and venture capital backed enterprises in the hospitality, leisure, and retail sectors, new…
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15 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 15/01/25
Some 27,951 venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate of 119 per week, according to data from CGA. However, 12,767 have opened during that time, either in vacated premises or in converted or new-build sites. The net result is that the estate of licensed…
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15 JanuaryFood and Drink
Boxpark launches ‘Playbox’ concept at Croydon site
Boxpark has announced the launch of its new immersive social gaming experience, Playbox, at its Croydon site in February. Spanning approximately 3,500 sq ft, visitors can expect a mix of interactive games and classic entertainment, with “standout” features including: A digital shuffleboard and darts Interactive karaoke Traditional pool tables and…
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8 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/01/25
JKS Restaurants has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period to 31 March 2024. The operator of multiple F&B concepts, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from £925,790 in 2023. This is despite having almost…
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8 JanuaryPubs and Bars
The Dark Horse Pub opens in Camden
The Dark Horse Pub has opened in Camden in the former Camden Stable block. The pub is run by the same teams behind Le Bab and music venue Tape London. It will celebrate Camden’s rich music heritage with live music performances and music industry events weekly. Interiors have been designed…
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3 JanuaryNews
Boxpark turnover drops to £19.9m amid ‘confident’ expansion plans
Boxpark’s turnover for the year ended 30 April 2024 dropped marginally to £19.9m, though the food operator said it is “confident” of securing further sites in 2026 and beyond. The group’s financial performance was impacted by a tougher macroeconomic environment with a drop in beverage sales partially offset by an…
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3 JanuaryFood and Drink
Wasabi eyes expansion amid return to profit
Wasabi has revealed that it posted a profit of £21.9m for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company stated that this was down to a “solid performance” which improved profitability as it balanced inflationary pressure with value for money for customers. As a result of this, the company stated…
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Oct- 2024 -23 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/10/24
Starbucks has suspended its FY guidance for 2025 after Q4 revenues dipped 3% to $9.1bn, as a result of global sales falling 7% during the period. In light of this, newly-appointed CEO Brian Niccol said “it’s clear we need to fundamentally change our recent strategy”. The group’s Q4 performance was…
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