Innovation
We cover the ideas, technologies, and operational changes driving innovation across the UK foodservice sector. From kitchen automation and AI-driven ordering to new menu formats, digital loyalty schemes, sustainable packaging, and service model evolution, this brings together the developments transforming how restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, and catering firms do business. Whether you’re looking to boost efficiency, improve guest experience, or stay competitive, we report on practical innovations with real-world application, curated for chefs, operators, F&B executives, and hospitality leaders shaping the future of service.
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Dec- 2022 -14 DecemberPeople
Creams Cafe appoints new product development manager
Dessert restaurant brand, Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Bethany Stone as its new product development manager. Stone joins the brand with over 10 years of experience from Fuerst Day Lawson LTD, where she held the position of group innovation manager. In that role, she was responsible for short…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Azzurri Group revenues double in FY22
The Azzurri Group has seen total revenues rise by £119m to £235.9m in its full-year results, an increase of 101.8% against the prior year as the group rebounded from the pandemic. The increased sales helped boost profit before tax, which hit £2.7m in the year ended 26 June 2022, up…
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23 NovemberRestaurants
Yakiniku Like to make European debut in London
A new location has been secured for speciality fast food restaurant, Yakiniku Like, in Soho, London, as the brand makes its European debut. The Japanese brand, delivered by Dining Innovation Group, will trade under ‘Yakiniku Like Soho’. It is set to open its 2,200 sq ft space at 47 Greek…
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10 NovemberRestaurants
Domino’s sales rise 19% on 2019 but deliveries down in Q3
Domino’s has revealed that its total system sales were up +19.6% in Q3 2022, compared with the same period in 2019. Its like-for-like system sales (excluding splits and the change in the VAT rate) increased +2.4%, and total orders year-to-date was up +0.7. However, Q3 22 total orders were down…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberRestaurants
Creams appoints new CEO
Creams has appointed Everett Fieldgate as its new CEO as the company enters its next stage of growth both internationally and in the UK. Othman Shoukat will remain as managing director until the end of year for a smooth transition before stepping down from the day-to-day running of the business.…
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27 OctoberCatering Companies
Hostmore appoints non-executive director of Occupyd Limited
Hospitality business Hostmore has announced the appointment of its CEO Robert B Cook to the role of non-executive director of Occupyd as of this month, following approval from the company board. Occupyd Limited, which trades as Obvlo, is a new hospitality infotech company which reportedly aggregates places to go and…
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6 OctoberRestaurants
Burger & Lobster turnover surges 40%
Burger and Lobster has announced its turnover surged 40% in the financial year ending 2 January 2022 (FY22), growing from £16.3m to £22.8m year-on-year. The nine-strong London-based restaurant group recorded EBITDA of £1.8m and it hailed net assets of £2.5m for FY22 with positive funds balance. The group performed ahead…
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5 OctoberFeatures
Is the UK pub and bar market on track for £8bn growth in 2022?
“There’s a plethora of difficult situations for pubs at the moment; penetration is down and spending is relatively flat,” says Katie Prowse, senior insight manager at Lumina Intelligence. “Consumers are also limiting their out-of-home visits, which is having an impact on pubs, on top of cost increases.” Despite macroeconomic challenges…
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4 OctoberNews
6,000sq ft multi-kitchen restaurant and bar to open in Manchester
A new 6,000sqft concept positioned as the “home of eclectic independent food, innovative drinks, and boundary-pushing entertainment” is set to open in Manchester this November, with three award-winning kitchens set to join the space. Exhibition has been brought back to life by the team at Grade A Alternative, a family-owned…
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Sep- 2022 -23 SeptemberFood and Drink
Bennett Hay appoints new culinary director
Bespoke catering services company, Bennett Hay, has announced the appointment of Candice Webber as the group’s new culinary director, a senior role in the operator’s leadership team. In her new role, Webber will focus on food and drink, and head its culinary department. She will also be responsible for developing…
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