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Foodservice inflation climbs in April amid supply issues

Food and beverage prices continued to rise in April, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index, adding pressure…

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Timothy Taylor FY turnover rises 6% to £35m

Brewery and pub operator, Timothy Taylor, has seen its turnover rise 6% to £35m in the year to 30 September…

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Contract caterers see Q1 sales rise 9.5% year-on-year

Contract caterers’ sales rose 9.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Contract Catering Tracker from…

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Hospitality confidence remains low amid rising costs, CGA finds

Rising costs and cautious consumer spending are continuing to erode confidence among hospitality leaders, as just 34% feel confident about…

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Wingstop opens Peterborough site as UK expansion continues

Wingstop UK has opened a new restaurant in Peterborough as part of its nationwide expansion plans, offering free wings to…

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McMullens FY pre-tax profits rise 34.4% to £16.4m

Brewery and pub operator, McMullen’s, has reported that its profits before corporation tax jumped by 34.4% to £16.4m in the…

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Costs threaten fragile growth in late-night sector, new data shows

The number of late-night venues in Britain has grown modestly in the past year, but sector leaders have warned that…

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Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality

The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves in straight…

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Restaurant delivery sales slip 0.6% in April due to good weather

Delivery and takeaway sales at restaurant groups slipped by 0.6% year-on-year in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of below-inflation…

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Wagamama to open at Animate Preston

Asian-inspired Japanese restaurant Wagamama is to open its doors at Preston’s newly launched £45m Animate leisure scheme, which has been…

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