Heavenly Desserts

Coverage of franchise-led growth, store launches, menu development, and customer experience strategy at a UK-based premium dessert brand. Tracks new openings in high streets and retail hubs, operational innovations to boost service speed and guest satisfaction, and updates on franchise performance and brand positioning. Built for hospitality professionals, franchisees, and F&B managers focused on scalable models in the dessert-led casual dining segment.

  • Feb- 2025 -
    28 February
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 28/02/25

    Today’s news in brief – 28/02/25

    Papa John’s full-year revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn), as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn). It comes as North American sales were down 4% from 2023, while sales at the group’s international restaurants fell by 1% during the same period. Meanwhile, total revenues for the…

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  • 28 February
    RestaurantsHeavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce set to open in Merry Hill

    Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce set to open in Merry Hill

    Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce are set to open two new locations in Merry Hill shopping centre. Opening in April, Heavenly Desserts has signed for a 68-cover, 2,189 sq ft unit. Located next to Wingstop and opposite the recently opened Loungers, the brand will offer a dedicated dessert menu…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    2 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 02/10/24

    Today’s news in brief – 02/10/24

    Shepherd Neame’s revenues have hit a “record” £172.3m for the year ended 29 June, following strong performances in London and its tenanted pubs division. It comes as divisional revenues in tenanted pubs grew by 5.1% to £35.6m during the year, with divisional underlying operating profits inching up to £12.8m from…

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  • 2 October
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsTrio of F&B brands to open at Festival Place

    Trio of F&B brands to open at Festival Place

    Boswells, Heavenly Desserts and Wagamama are set to open new locations at the shopping destination in Basingstoke.  Opening in Bedford Square, Boswells is a family-run cafe business established in 1972, operating throughout the South, South West and Wales. The cafe will offer a menu of made to order food, including…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    28 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 28/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 28/06/24

    Nightcap has revealed plans to re-register as a PLC, after directors undertook an “extensive” review to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of this transition. For the year ended 30 June, Nightcap still expects to report revenues that are in line with current market expectations, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be…

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  • 28 June
    Food and DrinkHeavenly Desserts set to open new Solihull venue

    Heavenly Desserts set to open new Solihull venue

    Heavenly Desserts has revealed that it is set to open a new venue in Shirley, Solihull on Saturday 6 July. Located in Parkgate Shopping Centre complex in Solihull, the 44-capacity restaurant will replace part of the old Pizza Express unit. The launch brings Heavenly Desserts closer to 60 sites around…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    26 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 26/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/04/24

    Loungers revenues rose 24.7% to £353.5m during FY24. During the year to 21 April, the group’s sales performance was accompanied by “disciplined management of costs” and a continued easing of inflationary cost pressures. Loungers also opened 36 new sites, a record number compared to the 29 opened in FY23.  At-home…

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  • 26 April
    RestaurantsHeavenly Desserts to open in Milton Keynes

    Heavenly Desserts to open in Milton Keynes

    Heavenly Desserts has announced that it is set to open its latest restaurant in Milton Keynes on Saturday 27 April. Located at the MK1 Shopping and Leisure Park, the new restaurant has a capacity for 76 guests spread over two floors. Owned by Javid and Surhya Rana from the local…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    30 June
    NewsHeavenly Desserts to open new site in Leamington Spa

    Heavenly Desserts to open new site in Leamington Spa

    International dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts is set to open the doors to its new restaurant in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, this Saturday 1 July. The new restaurant is located at 102 The Parade, formerly the Mountain Warehouse retail store, and has capacity for 63 guests. This latest store marks the 49th…

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  • 26 June
    RestaurantsHeavenly Desserts launches partnership with Itsu

    Heavenly Desserts launches partnership with Itsu

    Heavenly Desserts has announced a partnership with Itsu to launch sweet chocolate bao buns in its stores. Set to launch in Heavenly Desserts’ 48 restaurants UK-wide, the vegan bao buns are filled with a smooth chocolate filling and are served alongside a caramel dipping sauce. This addition to the Heavenly…

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