Durham
Coverage of foodservice and hospitality developments across Durham, including the city centre, Elvet, Gilesgate, and surrounding county areas. This section highlights restaurant and pub openings, student-driven trade, independent food concepts, and F&B activity shaped by tourism and academic footfall. Designed for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it provides insight into running successful venues in a historic city with a strong mix of local and transient demand.
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Nov- 2022 -11 NovemberRestaurants
Danieli Group to deliver two new north east Stack sites
Newcastle-based leisure company Danieli Group has revealed its plans to invest £7m in the creation of two new Stack leisure hubs in County Durham. As a result, Danieli has submitted a planning application to convert the former M&S store at Silver Street, Durham into a Stack site, while also unveiling…
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Oct- 2022 -12 OctoberFeatures
Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?
“Quick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,” says Richard Morris, chief executive officer of Tortilla, “as consumers tend to turn to good value-for-money products and brands that they can trust during such times.” In fact, more people are purchasing takeaway or…
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May- 2022 -26 MayRestaurants
The IG Group profits quadruple after Covid recovery
The IG Group, which supplies hospitality outlets nationwide with crockery, cutlery and glassware, has reported that its pre-tax profits increased from £232,110 to £1m. During the difficult trading period through Covid up to year ending July 2021, Innerglass Limited -IG Group’s parent company – also saw a slight sales dip…
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23 MayPubs and Bars
J&S takes on fifth Star Pubs site
The North Yorkshire multiple operator, J&S Pub Company, has taken on its fifth Star Pubs and Bars site, Mist Bar and Lounge in Scarborough, taking its pub estate to a total of seven. The company has also completed a £205k joint refurbishment with Star Pubs, transforming the high street pub…
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Feb- 2022 -2 FebruaryFeatures
Hell Yeah Hospitality: Secrets of growth during a pandemic
The past 18 months have not been all doom and gloom in the hospitality industry. Despite the period of uncertainty, companies have found ways to grow their business by exploring alternate avenues and diversifying their approach. Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryRestaurants
Hell Yeah Hospitality announces four new openings
Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and Veganizza, is set to double the number of its Pizza Punks restaurants in the UK in 2022 with four new openings. Furthermore, it has announced the appointment of Gordon Fraser as the groups financial director. He…
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17 JanuaryCatering Companies
Inn Collection secures funding to support future growth
The Inn Collection has announced its plans for future growth after receiving a £42m loan from OakNorth bank. Established in 2006, Inn Collection Group develops contemporary inns, providing accommodation, food and drink to leisure and business customers. It is backed by Alchemy Partners, the British private equity firm which has…
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Dec- 2021 -8 DecemberNews
Ramside Event Catering wins six festival contract
North East event catering company Ramside has secured a contract to supply the bars at six major festivals in 2022. The company, which provides both food and drink operations for everything from private events to large scale concerts and celebrations, has signed a deal with Wannasee to look after the…
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Apr- 2021 -29 AprilPubs and Bars
The Engine plans May reopening after £240,000 refurb
The Engine, Walbottle has announced a planned £240,000 refurbishment of its premises ahead of the pub’s reopening in May. Owned by Star Pubs and Bars and the Drummond Pub Company, the establishment will see six new jobs created, on the back of the investment adding to the four already created…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
23.5 Degrees opens 80th Starbucks site
Starbucks’ first UK franchised business partner, 23.5 Degrees, has announced it will open its 80th store today, 26 March in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The opening is part of an “ambitious expansion programme” for 23.5 Degrees, which has a “strong pipeline” of approved stores and plans to reach 300 stores by…
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