Ireland
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across Ireland, with a focus on key markets such as Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and Galway. Reporting includes brand expansion, trading trends, independent operator activity, and cross-border supply chain updates. Content is tailored for UK businesses tracking regional growth, consumer behaviour, and strategic moves by hospitality brands operating in or entering the Irish market.
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Nov- 2025 -5 NovemberFood and Drink
KFC UK and Ireland sees sales jump 9% in Q3
Yum Brands has revealed that KFC UK and Ireland system sales grew 9% in the 13 weeks ended 30 September 30, 2025, driven by strong growth in transactions. Furthermore, the company stated that its in-store sales grew 8% while its delivery sales rose 12% in the period. It put this…
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3 NovemberPubs and Bars
Modest growth for drinks sales in first half of October
Average drinks sales in managed venues rose by 4.5% in the seven days to 11 October compared with the same period in 2024, a figure that is above the UK’s current rate of inflation, according to data from CGA. Meanwhile, trading conditions were tougher in the following week to 18…
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Oct- 2025 -31 OctoberFood and Drink
Chopstix opens new Castleford outlet amid shopping centre expansion
Chopstix has opened a new site at Junction 32 Shopping Centre in Castleford, extending its push into major retail destinations across the UK. The outlet, which opened this month, has created 25 jobs in the region. It follows recent launches at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet…
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28 OctoberCatering Companies
Compass expands UK&I executive team with senior appointments
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced a series of senior appointments to its executive team as the food and support services provider targets further growth and enhanced client delivery. The changes include the appointment of David Turner as chief technology officer, alongside new roles for Charlie Brown, Karl Atkins…
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27 OctoberRestaurants
Wingstop opens first Sheffield site amid ongoing expansion
Wingstop UKI has opened its first site in Sheffield amid the chain’s ongoing expansion. The new 4,585 sq. ft site hosts 114 covers and is located in the Oasis Dining Quarter at Meadowhall, a shopping and leisure destination in Yorkshire. Located three miles from Sheffield city centre and directly connected…
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24 OctoberFood and Drink
Dougie’s Goodies secures first food service deal with McKeever Hotels
Ballymena-based bakery Dougie’s Goodies has secured its first food service contract after agreeing a supply deal with McKeever Hotels. The agreement will see the long-established bakery, founded in 1983, provide traybakes, pastries and iced buns to all six McKeever Hotels across Northern Ireland. The move marks Dougie’s Goodies’ first step…
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16 OctoberCatering Companies
Levy appoints chair to drive European expansion
Levy UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Richard Thompson as chair in a newly created role aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of growth and expansion across Europe. The business, which provides food and hospitality services at sports and entertainment venues and is part of Compass Group,…
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14 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero Q1 sales hit ‘record’ £166m
Caffè Nero has recorded sales of £166m in the first quarter of its 2025-26 financial year, up 9% on the same period last year, as demand for iced drinks lifted summer trading. The Nero Group, which owns the Caffè Nero brand, reported like-for-like sales growth of 6% for the three…
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10 OctoberFood and Drink
Drinks sales dip in two straight weeks as weather turns
Drinks sales in UK managed venues dipped year-on-year for two weeks in a row after the weather turned autumnal in mid-September, according to data from CGA. Average drinks sales in the week ended Saturday 13 September were 1.4% behind the same period in 2024. The gap widened to 3.0% in…
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10 OctoberRestaurants
Tony Macaroni unveils UK franchise growth plan
Scottish restaurant group Tony Macaroni has announced plans to expand across the UK through a new franchise growth strategy for 2025–26. Founded in 2007, the Italian dining brand currently operates 13 restaurants and employs more than 300 staff. As part of the Viva Italia Group, Tony Macaroni is now seeking…
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