Denmark
Reporting on culinary innovation, sustainability leadership, and hospitality trends emerging from one of Europe’s most influential food nations. This section explores developments in Denmark’s restaurant culture, F&B sustainability standards, chef-led movements, and supplier models, offering strategic inspiration for UK operators, chefs, and foodservice leaders seeking to elevate sourcing, design, and guest experience in both casual and premium environments.
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/01/25
Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee is close to finalising a rescue deal, according to Sky News. Directional Capital, which already controls a majority of Pizza Hut’s dine-in operations in Denmark and Sweden, would save the jobs of some 3,000 employees and acquire 140 sites across the UK. The deal could…
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14 JanuaryRestaurants
Pizza Hut’s UK franchisee nears rescue deal
Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee, Directional Capital, is reportedly close to finalising a rescue deal later this week, according to Sky News. Directional Capital, which already controls a majority of Pizza Hut’s dine-in operations in Denmark and Sweden, would save the jobs of some 3,000 employees and acquire about 140…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Joe and the Juice to return to Manchester Arndale
Joe and the Juice has announced its return to the centre of Manchester, having signed a 10-year lease for a new 2,685 sq ft space at Manchester Arndale. The juice and coffee chain previously had a site in Debenhams, which had to close following the collapse of the department store…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/08/24
Yum Brands has reported a 4% revenue rise to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) in Q2. The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill saw company-wide sales grow 3%, as it opened 598 new restaurants across 57 countries during the period. KFC revenues increased 5% to $717m (£563m) in…
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7 AugustRestaurants
Danish steakhouse KöD to open second site in Soho
DiningSix restaurant brand KöD, London’s only Danish steakhouse, is set to open a second site in Soho in mid August. Behind the brand is London based founding partner Morten P. Ortwed who, along with five friends, launched KöD in Denmark in 2014 before expanding into Norway and moving to the…
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulyPubs and Bars
Euros and Father’s Day boost beer sales
Beer sales in managed venues rose 18% in the week ended 22 June as a result of the combination of the European Championship and Father’s Day. The upswing helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This…
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Jun- 2024 -6 JuneRestaurants
KöD to open second London site
Danish steakhouse KöD has announced that it is set to open its second site in London in Soho. This new restaurant, set to open in mid-July, follows the brand’s first London site, KöD City, in Devonshire Square opened last year. The brand is owned by DiningSix and KöD City was…
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May- 2024 -9 MayPubs and Bars
Pubs granted extended hours for Euros
The government has announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open till 1am should either England or Scotland make the semi finals of this summer’s European Championship. The decision will only cover venues in England and Wales as Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own licensing laws. Home Secretary…
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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilRestaurants
Sticks’ N’ Sushi to open new site in Richmond
Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open the doors of its newest UK restaurant in Richmond, London on 5 May. The new site will offer its unique combination of sushi and yakitori-sticks. Its menu will also cater to all tastes including plant-based options such as the Kinoko Katzu, Eringi, Green Gate and…
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Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 23/11/23
Ole and Steen has appointed Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, commencing January 2024. Formerly the MD of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark, he joins as the bakery chain has doubled in size over the last five years, expanding to London and New York. The board anticipates Knudsen’s leadership will drive…
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