Cheshire
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice activity across this affluent North West county, with reporting focused on key areas including Chester, Knutsford, Wilmslow, and Alderley Edge. Topics include restaurant and pub openings, premium casual dining formats, chef-led ventures, rural gastropub growth, and commuter belt trade. Insight is designed for operators and suppliers tracking demand in high-income markets, balancing destination appeal with neighbourhood familiarity.
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneCatering Companies
Chartwells secures catering contracts with five Halliard Trust schools
Education catering provider Chartwells has secured contracts with five schools in the Halliard Trust, expanding its footprint in Cheshire. The five schools include Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery, Adlington Primary School, Gawsworth Primary School, Nether Alderley Primary School and Whirley Primary School. The new agreements follow the closure of…
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Jan- 2025 -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 JanuaryNews
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Willow to open in Mere Green
Mediterranean-inspired dining concept Willow will open its doors in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield in February. The launch marks a new chapter for Parogon Group’s expansion plans following the launch of the second Willow site in Telford last year. Willow is part of the brand’s portfolio of restaurants and establishments. Founded…
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Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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Sep- 2024 -18 SeptemberRestaurants
Comptoir Group losses widen to £1.7m in H1 despite revenue rise
Comptoir Group, the operator of Comptoir Libanais, Kenza, Shawa and Yalla Yalla, has seen its loss after tax widen from £0.8m to £1.7m in the six-month period to 30 June, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to £15.9m. Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to £0.6m from…
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May- 2024 -13 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/05/24
Pizza Pilgrims plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues hit “record” £28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023. The pizza chain has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to £700k and EBITDA before exceptional items was £2.4m – up from £1.1m in 2022. A further…
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13 MayNews
Robinsons Brewery revamps the Farmers Arms pub
Robinsons Brewery has revealed a brand new look of the Farmers Arms in Poynton following a transfer of the pub into their Managed House collection towards the end of last year. The Cheshire pub has received a glow-up boasting a new modern mid-century design scheme throughout the pub. The Robinsons…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 28/02/24
Just Eat UK&I saw EBITDA rise to €135m (£115m) in 2023, up from €23m (£19m) in 2022, resulting in a GTV of €6.6bn (£5.6bn). The food delivery company attributed the full-year results to enhanced delivery efficiency and simplification of its delivery operation. Compass Group UK&I saw an absolute reduction in…
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28 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Asking price for Cheshire’s Poachers Inn reduced
The asking price for the Poachers Inn in Bollington, Cheshire has been reduced to £795,000 by sellers Christie and Co. Featuring a main pub and restaurant area, as well as a beer garden, the pub offers an extensive range of traditional cask and local ales. The Poachers Inn has been…
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Dec- 2023 -7 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/12/23
Alsatian-inspired eatery and wine bar, July, is set for a spring 2024 launch on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. Serving morning pastries and coffee, a concise lunch, and evening small plates, charcuterie and cheese, the spot boasts Holly Hayes, formerly of 40 Maltby Street, as the head chef. Curated by sommelier Honey…
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