Investment

Hospitality helps drive economic growth in November

Food and beverage was the highest performing sector of the economy in November, according to November GDP estimates released by…

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Mitchells and Butlers sales rise 3.9% in Q1

Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) has seen a like-for-like sales growth of 3.9% over the 15 weeks ended 11 January 2025.…

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Fuller’s sales rise 10.2% over Xmas period

Fuller’s has reported “excellent” trading over the five-week Christmas and New Year period, which delivered like-for-like sales growth of 10.2%. …

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How will businesses deal with increased costs in 2025?

Since chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget those in the hospitality industry have been bracing for a year of increased costs.…

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Comptoir sees revenues rise 9.5% to £34.5m

Comptoir Group, the owner and operator of Lebanese, Middle Eastern and North African inspired restaurants has reported a 9.5% increase…

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The Alchemist FY sales surpass £60m in company first

Bar and restaurant chain, The Alchemist, has reported that its total sales have passed the £60m mark for the first…

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Today’s news in brief – 09/01/25

Greggs has surpassed £2bn in sales for the first time in 2024. Despite the 11.3% sales increase, Greggs warned that…

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The Spotted Dog reopens following a six-figure investment

Dorking-based pub The Spotted Dog has reopened following a six-figure investment, with the renovations leading to an increase in capacity…

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Today’s news in brief – 08/01/25

JKS Restaurants has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period to 31 March 2024. The operator of multiple…

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Hydes invests further £235k in The Abel Heywood within 12 months

Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a £235k refurbishment of the boutique hotel at The Abel Heywood,…

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