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Coffee#1 FY revenues rise 7.4% to £55.3m amid store expansion

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UKH Scotland welcomes rates relief but cautions bills still set to rise

Levy partners with Huddersfield Town to manage Accu Stadium hospitality

Levy partners with Huddersfield Town to manage Accu Stadium hospitality

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Casual Dining

We report on the business of casual dining, a key segment of the UK foodservice sector encompassing high-street restaurant brands, all-day dining concepts, and accessible, mid-market hospitality. This includes our coverage of openings, closures, financial results, menu innovation, tech integration, and leadership moves across the casual dining space. Whether you’re managing a national chain or operating a regional brand, we deliver timely insight into the pressures, pivots, and opportunities shaping this highly competitive market, with a focus on operational performance, consumer trends, and commercial sustainability.

Casual Dining

We report on the business of casual dining, a key segment of the UK foodservice sector encompassing high-street restaurant brands, all-day dining concepts, and accessible, mid-market hospitality. This includes our coverage of openings, closures, financial results, menu innovation, tech integration, and leadership moves across the casual dining space. Whether you’re managing a national chain or operating a regional brand, we deliver timely insight into the pressures, pivots, and opportunities shaping this highly competitive market, with a focus on operational performance, consumer trends, and commercial sustainability.

Ryan Shilton joins Dormy House as head chef

The Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has appointed Ryan Shilton as head chef of Dormy House.

From barrister to restaurateur: Nisha Katona on her Indian street food chain

“I was a child protection barrister for 20 years but always with a completely blinding…

Handmade Burger Co. falls into administration, 238 jobs lost

Handmade Burger Co. has fallen into administration resulting in its 18 restaurants closing…

Big Fernand launches in London

Parisian burger brand, Big Fernand, has announced the launch of its first British site in…

Fewer closures but more job losses in casual dining, research finds

Casual dining closures fell by more than a fifth last year, according to joint research from…

Finally, a government addressing the business rates fiasco

Regardless of your political colours, small businesses up and down the land will be pleased…

Licensed premises, pubs and restaurant numbers dip in 2019

The number of licensed premises has declined by 2% in the past year, according to CGA and…

Wingstop launches third UK site

Wingstop is set to launch its third UK restaurant in partnership with Xbox.

Why food businesses are an enticing prospect for angel investors

While it remains a tough time for dining on the High Street, the seeds of recovery are being…

Busaba set for rebrand amid 20th anniversary celebration

Thai restaurant group Busaba is set to undergo a rebrand in celebration of its 20th…
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