Casual Dining

Fridays appoints Julie McEwan as COO

Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced the appointment of Julie McEwan as its chief operating officer. McEwan…

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Managed groups see sales recover in January

Rising consumer confidence about safety and the easing of restrictions have boosted sales across managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups…

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Hell Yeah Hospitality: Secrets of growth during a pandemic

The past 18 months have not been all doom and gloom in the hospitality industry. Despite the period of uncertainty,…

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Fridays owner ups guidance following positive December trading

Hostmore, the owner of casual dining brand Fridays, and the cocktail-led bar and restaurant brand 63rd+1st, has said it expects…

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Q&A with Alan Morgan, CEO of The Big Table Group

What is the history of the business?  The Big Table Group was formed last summer to acquire and operate the…

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Blk Sheep Baa and Grill to open this October

Hospitality operator One Hundred Knights has confirmed that Blk Sheep Baa and Grill will open its doors for business at…

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Tasty H1 revenues rise 33%

Casual dining owner and operator Tasty has reported a 33% year-on-year revenue increase to £11.6m in H1 FY21. The group…

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Electra confirms plans to demerge Fridays

Electra Private Equity has confirmed plans to demerge its Fridays and 63rd+1st brands under a new parent company, Hostmore. The…

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The Alchemist to open first Scottish site amid £1.5m investment

The Alchemist, is set to open its first-ever Scottish bar and restaurant next month in Edinburgh’s new St. James Quarter.…

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Franco Manca owner planning UK and overseas expansion

The restaurant group behind the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands is reportedly planning up to 150 new restaurant openings…

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