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UKH rolls out hospitality training programmes across England

UKHospitality, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has announced the launch of hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) in 26 areas across England. The new programme trains jobseekers with hospitality skills in a working environment and provides them with both work experience and a guaranteed interview…

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Today’s news in brief – 21/11/24

Cooks Coffee saw its total store sales for the UK&I rise 26% to £15.7m and like-for-like sales rise by 5.1%. In the UK, total store sales increased by 36% to £10.87m for the six months ended 30 September 2024. Meanwhile, in Ireland, its total sales increased 6% to £4.83m, and…

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Roseacre Pub Company acquires 10th site with new Star Pubs lease

Midlands-based Roseacre Pub Company has taken its seventh pub with Star Pubs, increasing its estate to 10 sites, with plans to expand further.  Roseacre Pub Company and Star Pubs are now undertaking a joint £350,000 refurbishment of The Roseycombe in Binley Woods near Coventry prior to reopening the pub in…

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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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Punch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs

Punch Pubs and Co. has announced the acquisition of the Milton 1 and 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose, adding a further 14 pubs to its 1,300-strong estate. The newly acquired pubs, currently operated by Blackrose Pubs, will benefit from Punch’s commitment to investment and development. This is…

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Today’s news in brief – 20/08/24

Rick Stein’s restaurant group has returned to profit in FY23, despite turnover dropping by 5% to just under £11.9m. The group reported an operating profit of £63k for the year to 31 December 2023, up by 106.2% against the prior year, with all bank borrowing fully repaid. As a result,…

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Castle Grounds in Coventry reopens following refurb

The Castle Grounds pub in Coventry has reopened following a £109,000 refurbishment. The refurbishment has “transformed” the site into a Craft Union venue, with new branding, refreshed decoration and interior additions such as a brand-new dart board to complement the existing pool table. The pub is also introducing a new…

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Compass Group gifts £500k to fund apprenticeships in West Midlands

Compass Group has gifted £500,000 to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to boost hospitality and professional services courses in the West Midlands region through the Apprenticeship Transfer Levy Fund. The new funded apprenticeships to WMCA will help budding chefs, restaurant front of house staff or other supporting roles land jobs…

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Park Bistro unveils £100,000 expansion after successful first year

The Park Bistro, a café and bistro in Coventry’s War Memorial Park, has unveiled a £100,000 expansion after a successful first year in business. The Park Bistro, which is operated by No Ordinary Hospitality Management (NOHM), has been expanded to feature 18 more covers inside and additional outdoor seating. The…

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Tortilla Group revenues rise 20% in FY22

Tortilla Mexican Grill, one of the most successful fast-casual Mexican restaurant groups in the UK, has reported a revenue increase of 20% to £57.7m, according to its FY22 results. The increase, the group argues, is attributable to a variety of factors, including a 16.4% like-for-like revenue growth, the strategic acquisition…

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