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Tommy Banks launches new Jeopardy Hospitality venture

Restaurateur Tommy Banks has launched a new hospitality venture, Jeopardy Hospitality, along with business partner Matthew Lockwood, brother James Banks and businessman Neil Armstrong. The group’s first project under the Jeopardy Hospitality brand will be the restoration and reopening of The General Tarleton, a North Yorkshire establishment, set to welcome…

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Punch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs

Punch Pubs and Co. has announced the acquisition of the Milton 1 and 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose, adding a further 14 pubs to its 1,300-strong estate. The newly acquired pubs, currently operated by Blackrose Pubs, will benefit from Punch’s commitment to investment and development. This is…

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Tiger Inn put up for auction

The Tiger Inn in Coneythorpe near Knaresborough is to be put up for auction next month with a guide price of £275,000. The venue was put up for sale in February for £495,000 with specialist leisure agency Fleurets, which is continuing to market the property. Now the pub will also…

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Today’s news in brief – 02/11/23

Coffee#1 reported strong trading for Q1 ended 31 August, with a 21.9% year-on-year growth in sales. The company, which operates in Wales, the Southwest, the South Coast and parts of the Midlands, opened three new stores in Godalming, Yate, and Cwmbran, all of which performed well. The brand’s iced coffee…

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Cornish Bakery opens 58th site in Harrogate

The Cornish Bakery has opened the doors to its 58th location in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate, Yorkshire.  The Harrogate launch comes on the back of eight successful openings in the last 12 months in Norwich, Bakewell, Bury St Edmunds, Canterbury, Truro, Whitby Harbour, Plymouth Barbican and Caledonian Park. …

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The Cornish Bakery opens Truro branch

The Cornish Bakery has opened a large new bakery in the capital city of Cornwall, Truro, and has also announced that five other sites are in development in Canterbury, Salisbury, Harrogate, Norwich and Cheltenham.   Even before it opened, the Truro Cornish Bakery was reportedly driving significant attention and comment from…

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I am Döner signs first forecourt franchise deal

Think Hospitality-backed kebab brand, I am Döner, has signed a new franchise deal for a site in Windsor to be opened this summer.  The latest franchise deal, which has been facilitated by Seeds Consulting, will see a South-Eastern multi-site fuel station operator, Four Crosses Filling Station Limited, operate the first…

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The Stables reopens after multi million-pound refurb

The Stables in Newcastle, has reopened its doors after completing a multi million-pound refurbishment. Bought by The Inn Collection Group in late 2020, the first phase of the refurbishment has seen the replacement of the original bar near the main entrance with a new installation, creating a near three-fold increase…

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Cornish Bakery profits hit £3.1m in FY22

Independent bakery chain Cornish Bakery has announced a profit before tax of £3.1m for the full year to May 2022, with EBITDA reaching £4.2m. The chain, which is one of the fastest-growing UK bakery companies, has reported record highs in 2022 alongside an ongoing investment in new store openings.  According…

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Arc Inspirations to open Manahatta in Sheffield

Arc Inspirations is set to expand its portfolio of bars into a new city with the launch of Manahatta, Sheffield. The group currently operates 18 premium bars across the North of England, under the brands of Banyan Bar and Kitchen, BOX and Manahatta.  It secured planning permission for the new…

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