Edinburgh
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across Scotland’s capital, with reporting centred on key districts such as the Old Town, New Town, Leith, and Bruntsfield. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent operator growth, seasonal and festival-driven footfall, and premium casual dining trends. Insight is tailored for businesses navigating a market shaped by tourism, affluence, and a vibrant local dining culture.
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Jan- 2024 -11 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations reports ‘record’ sales for December 2023
Arc Inspirations, the operator of bar brands Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has reported record sales for December 2023, as like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% compared with the same period last year. The news comes as like-for-like sales at BOX rose by 30%, 24% at Manahatta and 10% at Banyan, while…
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Dec- 2023 -14 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/12/23
HMRC has initiated a crackdown on restaurants that use illegal software to manipulate sales records. Following an amnesty deadline, raids have begun at 24 restaurants and takeaways. This software, known as Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS), hides or reduces card sales to evade tax. Businesses not coming forward could face criminal…
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14 DecemberRestaurants
Rio to launch in Edinburgh next year
Brazilian Steakhouse brand Rio has announced that it will be launching a new venue in Edinburgh, Scotland, its first Scottish restaurant. Located in the Assembly Rooms on George Street, Rio brings its non-stop meats concept, unlimited gourmet salad bar and authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience. The expansion comes following Rio’s…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/11/23
Mitchells and Butlers reported a drop in operating profits to £98m for the year ended 30 September due to weaker property valuations and increased costs, including higher wages. Sales, however, rose to £2.5bn, marking a 9.1% like-for-like growth. The group noted a 7.2% rise in like-for-like sales at the start…
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30 NovemberNews
Knoops to double in size following £8.3m fundraising
Knoops, the chocolate cafe, has announced plans to more than double in size in 2024 following a £8.3m fundraising which leaves the business debt-free and positioned for higher profits next year. The fundraising, led by a £5.5m investment from the London-based retail and property group Morleys Stores Limited, allows Knoops…
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30 NovemberRestaurants
Pizza Punks appoints FRP to assist with 2024 expansion plans
Pizza Punks has appointed FRP Corporate Finance to assist the chain in raising capital, as it looks to speed up its expansion plans during 2024. The firm’s appointment comes as the pizza chain has spent the past six months consolidating after opening four new restaurants last year in Leicester, Nottingham,…
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Oct- 2023 -17 OctoberRestaurants
Six by Nico to open 13th location in Birmingham
The six-course dining experience, Six by Nico, will be opening in Birmingham at 81 Colmore Row on 30 November – its 13th location across the UK and Ireland. The venue will accommodate approximately 72 guests, and will create 60 new jobs for the area. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six…
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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations sales jump 7.5% amid expanded estate
Bar group Arc Inspirations has announced an annual sales growth of 7.5% up to £40.8m for the year ended 26 March 2023. Alongside this the company posted an adjusted EBITDA of £3.84m, overcoming economy-wide inflationary and staffing pressures. Company EBITDA for the year was lower than the previous period, which…
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20 SeptemberFood and Drink
Market Halls revenues surge 155% to £22m in FY23
Food hall operator, Market Halls, saw revenues grow 155% from £8.6m to £22m in the year to July 2023, as like-for-like sales leaped 40% since the Covid-related “soft trading” in the previous year. The group also announced that EBITDA before company costs grew to £2.6m in the year, as it…
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15 SeptemberTrade Associations
UKH Scotland urges govt to cap visitor levy bill
UKH Scotland has urged politicians to agree to a cap on the number of nights a levy can be charged to mitigate the impact a levy would have on Scotland’s appeal as a visitor destination. This is in response to the local government’s housing and planning committee’s consultation on the…
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