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Individual Restaurants FY turnover hits record £76m

Individual Restaurants has reported a record turnover of £76m for the second consecutive year, growing 4% on the previous year despite what the company described as a challenging market.  The group, which operates 34 restaurants under the Piccolino, Riva Blu and Restaurant Bar and Grill brands, said its performance was…

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JD Wetherspoon plans to hit over 1k sites through hotel partnerships

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to expand beyond 1,000 locations by franchising with hotel partners. JD Wetherspoon is specifically targeting hoteliers across the UK, noting that as hotel operators seek to maximise profits and utilise space, developing bars and restaurants can be seen as risky in the current…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/11/24

Various Eateries expects its group revenues to beat expectations at £50.5m for the full year to 29 September, despite like-for-like sales declining by 1% by year-end. The operator of Coppa Club and Noci revealed that the elevated group revenues generated a small positive adjusted EBITDA, which was also slightly ahead…

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Hull College unveils newly refurbished training restaurant, Bilocca

Hull College has unveiled its newly refurbished training restaurant, Bilocca, with two successful launch events last week. Bilocca will serve as a training ground for talented students from the college’s Catering and Hospitality courses, offering them an opportunity to gain real-world industry experience under the expert guidance of knowledgeable tutors.…

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Today’s news in brief – 09/08/24

RBI’s total revenues for Q2 leapt 17.2% to $2.08bn (£1.63bn), as group-wide sales grew 5.4% to $11.25bn (£8.82bn). Tim Hortons saw a 5.4% rise in group-wide sales to $1.93bn (£1.51bn), while Burger King experienced a slight 0.7% decline to $2.92bn (£2.29bn). Popeyes also saw sales growth of 4.6%, reaching $1.55bn…

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Proper Pubs launches ‘Meet the Team’ initiative

Proper Pubs, a wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has launched a brand-new ‘Meet the Team’ initiative to address the nationwide hospitality recruitment issue. Since the end of July, Proper Pubs has been hosting a series of open days at several of its sites across the country to combat this…

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VCP secures Eco-Power Stadium contract

Club Doncaster in South Yorkshire has appointed Venue Catering Partners (VCP) as its new catering operatives at the Eco-Power Stadium. VCP will operate as DN4 Events as it brings its award-winning expertise and provision to the stadium’s concourses, restaurants and hospitality offering as part of an initial five-year agreement. The…

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Compass Hospitality launches £60k scholarship programme

Compass Hospitality has announced it is partnering with the University of Hull to offer students a £60,000 scholarship and opportunity to expand their career in the hospitality sector.  The programme, which is set to launch in January 2021, is tailored to support students who need financial assistance and reward those…

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Orderswift and Stuart increase direct delivery coverage to 34 UK cities

Online ordering platform Orderswift and on-demand logistics specialist Stuart have expanded their direct delivery partnership to cover 34 cities and towns around the UK. The move comes after a successful two-year collaboration between the two companies in London. With direct delivery, customer orders are placed through a restaurant’s own website…

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Orange Buffalo launches first ever restaurant in London

Orange Buffalo, an American-inspired food brand launched by Mike So and Nick White, will be opening its first restaurant in June in Tooting, London. The new opening follows the brand’s two sites at outdoor food courts The Old Truman Brewery and Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen. The award-winning wings menu…

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