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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Dec- 2025 -1 DecemberRestaurants
Wingstop UKI opens new West London site
Wingstop UKI has opened a new restaurant on Queensway in West London as the fast-growing chain continues its expansion across the UK and Ireland.The 4,316 sq ft site, located on the Bayswater shopping street near Hyde Park, seats 85 diners. The restaurant serves the chain’s full range of cooked-to-order wings,…
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1 DecemberFood and Drink
Drinks sales edge up ahead of festive season
Average sales in managed venues were 2.3% ahead in the week to 8 November compared with the same period in 2024, according to the data from CGA. This was followed by growth of 0.5% in the following seven days to 15 November. Both figures are below the UK’s rate of…
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberRestaurants
Wingstop opens first Northampton site amid UK expansion
Wingstop UKI has opened its first restaurant in Northampton, adding a new site to its expanding estate across the UK. The 2,643 sq ft venue is in the centre of the town’s main shopping district and seats 65 diners. It offers the chain’s menu of cooked-to-order wings, tenders and burgers,…
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20 NovemberCatering Companies
Compass launches Ignite your Potential leadership programme
Compass Group UK and Ireland has launched a leadership development programme, Ignite your Potential, for early-career managers identified as having high potential. The 15-month scheme, has been developed with training provider Ioda and focuses on human-centred leadership, including purpose-led, empathetic and authentic management. Around 60 managers have joined the first…
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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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