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Coverage explores foodservice, hospitality, and retail trends in one of Europe’s largest markets, including brand expansions, sustainability practices, operational models, and menu innovation relevant to UK operators. Reporting offers international context for businesses tracking consumer behaviour, competitive strategy, and growth opportunities across continental Europe.
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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryFood and Drink
Peckwater Brands acquires Eatclever
The UK-based operator of virtual food brands, Peckwater, has announced its acquisition of Eatclever, a virtual delivery brand in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The UK company will take over Eatclever’s operations in almost 100 restaurants across the DACH region, expanding their presence into three new countries across…
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Oct- 2022 -6 OctoberRestaurants
Chipotle to open new Hampstead restaurant
Chipotle has announced it is opening a new restaurant in West Hampstead on 11 October. Earlier this year, Chipotle opened its first location outside the greater London area in Watford. The company currently has 12 locations in the UK. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in…
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Jun- 2022 -29 JunePeople
Whitbread names Domino’s boss as new CEO
The board of Whitbread PLC (Whitbread) has announced that Dominic Paul has been appointed as its next CEO. He will succeed Alison Brittain, who has decided to retire from full time executive life at the end of the financial year 2023. Paul will join the company early in January 2023.…
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15 JuneBusiness
Whitbread beats expectations but warns of ‘tight’ labour market
Whitbread has revealed that it expects to increase its total costs by £20m – £30m in FY23 due to targeted pay increases and the labour supply remaining “tight” across the hospitality sector. The Premier Inn operator will also bring forward its investment in refurbishments and maintenance projects, as well as…
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1 JuneBreweries and Distilleries
Brewdog losses narrow as revenues hit £286m
Brewdog has reported its revenues surged 21% year-on-year from £238m to £286m in the year ended 31 December 2021, amid growing UK sales and market share growth despite pandemic restrictions being in place for much of the year. Operating losses for the Scottish brewer and bar operator also narrowed to…
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Apr- 2022 -28 AprilFood and Drink
Whitbread brings back dividend as it returns to profitability
Whitbread PLC has reported it has returned to profitability in the 53-week period ended 3 March 2022 (FY22) as it hailed pre-tax profits of £58.2m, compared to a loss of £1bn in FY21. As a result, Whitbread is reinstating dividend payments with the board declaring a final dividend per share…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryRestaurants
Table Service announces move into delivery sector
Table Service has announced it is moving into the takeaway sector, following a period of success in the hospitality industry. Using the latest in real-time web technology and QR codes, Table Service enables restaurants to offer a direct means of ordering to its regular customers without the use of third…
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Dec- 2021 -3 DecemberRestaurants
Sticks’n’Sushi posts record profits in FY21
The Danish sushi chain Sticks’n’Sushi has reported record pre-tax profits of 51.5m DKK (£5.89m) for the financial year 2020/2021, up 4% compared to 484m DKK (£55.4m) in 2019/2020. The chain also saw revenues of 503.2m DKK (£57.6m), marking the first time Sticks’n’Sushi has hit the 500m DKK (£57.2m) mark in…
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberFood and Drink
Wendy‘s eyes further UK expansion
Wendy’s is reportedly eyeing further expansion across the UK, having recently opened up a new site in Croydon this month. According to the Financial Times, the group has been “buoyed” by sales at the five UK sites it has opened since it relaunched in Reading in June. Wendy’s chief development…
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16 NovemberFeatures
Döner Shack: An insight into the German street food’s second site opening
Why have you decided to open in Manchester? Manchester was an obvious location to open the new Döner Shack restaurant as we already have a successful sister restaurant, Döner Haus, in the city and have a good understanding of the demographics and our target audience. Manchester is a diverse and…
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