Cardiff

Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across the Welsh capital, with reporting focused on areas such as Cardiff Bay, the city centre, Canton, and Roath. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent growth, student and event-driven footfall, and investment trends. Insight is geared toward operators and suppliers monitoring trade dynamics in one of the UK’s most vibrant and fast-evolving regional markets.

  • Sep- 2024 -
    2 September
    RestaurantsA&M Hospitality to launch Terra Mare in Cardiff

    A&M Hospitality to launch Terra Mare in Cardiff

    A&M Hospitality Group, the same creative force behind Roath restaurant Silures, is set to unveil a new Italian restaurant, Terra Mare, in Cardiff on 11 October 2024. Terra Mare, translating to ‘Land and Sea’ in Italian, will bring the culinary traditions of Puglia, Southern Italy, to the Welsh capital. Taking…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    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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  • 16 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/07/24

    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 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsNew all-day brunch venue Park Side to open in Cardiff

    New all-day brunch venue Park Side to open in Cardiff

    A brand-new, all-day brunch venue, Park Side, is set to open its doors at the Amber Vista development in Cardiff on 17 July.  Park Side was originally founded by 37 year-old Sophie Pascoe and her mother in 2021. It soon attracted a loyal following for serving coffee and sweet treats…

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  • 12 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 12/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 12/07/24

    British pubs and bars are expected to see sales rise 50% during the Euros final, according to UKH. The boost in sales will be part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. Reaching the final also means the entire hospitality sector is set to benefit from overall sales increases…

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  • 12 July
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims to open in Cardiff

    Pizza Pilgrims to open in Cardiff

    Pizza Pilgrims has announced that it is set to open a new store in Cardiff in August, its first site outside of England. The new pizzeria has 90 covers inside and 48 outside, with space for bookings and walk-ins. The interior will feature brightly coloured tiles, a bar reminiscent of…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit

    Pizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit

    Pizza Pilgrims has seen its pre-tax profits more than double to £0.7m for the year ended 25 June 2023, up from £0.3m in 2022. Furthermore, its revenues increased by 37% to a record £28.7m, compared with £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    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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  • 12 June
    Catering CompaniesHSG FM expands catering division with Radish acquisition

    HSG FM expands catering division with Radish acquisition

    HSG FM Group, a Cardiff-headquartered business, has acquired UK-based contract catering services company Radish. Established in 2015, HSG FM Group provides a range of services to support businesses in meeting specific requirements to a professional and high standard. The company aims to develop long-term working partnerships with clients, helping them…

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  • 6 June
    RestaurantsPopeyes UK to roll-out first AI powered drive-thru

    Popeyes UK to roll-out first AI powered drive-thru

    Popeyes UK has officially launched its first AI powered drive-thru, following a successful trial in Northampton.  This launch has made Popeyes the first quick service restaurant chain in the country to leverage AI at drive-thru ordering, and is also the first Voice AI solution launched by any QSR brand in…

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