Glasgow
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across one of Scotland’s busiest urban markets, with a focus on key areas such as Finnieston, Merchant City, the West End, and city centre zones. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, investment trends, and nightlife-driven footfall, offering insight for operators navigating a diverse and high-volume trading environment.
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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberRestaurants
KFC to hire 700 permanent staff ahead of Christmas
KFC has announced plans to recruit over 700 new permanent staff to join the UK and Ireland’s leading chicken brand ahead of Christmas. Open to anyone eligible to work in the UK and Ireland, KFC is offering both part-time and full-time permanent roles at restaurants across the country – from…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/10/24
54% of hospitality businesses would cut jobs when business rates relief ends in April, according to a new joint survey conducted by the BBPA, BII and UKH. The report also highlighted that 76% would experience lower profit and 28% would have to close at least one site. The trade bodies…
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28 OctoberAwards & Events
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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28 OctoberFood and Drink
Tortilla and SSP expand franchise partnership
Tortilla has announced a “significant” expansion of its partnership with global food travel group SSP today (28 October), which will see it grow its presence across UK travel hubs. The new five-year agreement will see Tortilla’s presence in SSP-operated locations triple in size in the UK, from six to 18…
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8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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Sep- 2024 -18 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 18/09/24
Comptoir Group has seen its loss after tax widen to £1.7m in H1, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to £15.9m. Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to £0.6m from £0.3m a year earlier. The group has attributed its mounting losses to its sustained restaurant opening programme. …
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18 SeptemberBusiness
Commonwealth Games will boost Glasgow hospitality, says UKH Scotland
UKHospitality Scotland has said that the 2026 Commonwealth Games can help promote Glasgow hospitality on the world stage. This comes after it was announced that Glasgow will host the event, as the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting due to cost concerns. Glasgow will be hosting the Commonwealth…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/08/24
Revolution Bars Group has completed its fundraising and restructuring plan, which is set to go ahead as planned next week (3 September). The plan, which was launched on 31 May, will enable the company to restructure certain of its liabilities. The board expects the plan to deliver a significant annualised…
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30 AugustRestaurants
Caulders Garden Centre to open new 300-seat restaurant
Caulders Garden Centre Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, is set to build a new 300-seat restaurant following a £1.5m investment. The new restaurant will be more than double the size of the existing restaurant overlooking Campsie Hills and will create at least an additional 30 jobs for the area. As part of Caulders…
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29 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/08/24
The IoH has become a partner of the BoE’s banknote checking scheme, a free scheme for companies to protect their business from counterfeit banknotes and stay up-to-date on the latest banknote news. The institute has become a partner to help ensure its members and wider hospitality industry don’t fall victim…
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