Leadership
We spotlight leadership across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from executive appointments and strategic decision-making to crisis management and cultural change. This gathers our reporting on the individuals and teams shaping the direction of restaurant groups, pub chains, catering companies, and food-led businesses. Whether you’re a founder scaling up, an F&B director guiding brand evolution, or an operator navigating market headwinds, our leadership coverage explores what effective management looks like in a fast-changing industry, with real-world lessons for decision-makers at every level.
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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberRestaurants
D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Associationโs โLegend Awardโ
David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergรฉ at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on 2 December at The Savoy, London. The event brought together the hospitality professionals, honouring category winners for their โoutstandingโ impact in the industry. The news comes…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberBusiness
Just Eat to delist from London Stock Exchange
Just Eat has given a notice of intention to delist from the London Stock Exchange in order to reduce the administrative burden, complexity and costs associated with the disclosure and regulatory requirements of maintaining the LSE listing. It added that in the context of low liquidity and trading volumes of…
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27 NovemberFeatures
Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024
The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape.ย …
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19 NovemberRestaurants
Nandoโs expands career development offering
Nandoโs has officially launched its apprenticeship programme in Scotland, opening applications for Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeships to offer a full career pathway in the hospitality industry.ย It comes as the restaurant chain has also launched its Level 5 apprenticeship in England, meaning Nandoโs now offers an apprenticeship pathway…
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8 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 08/11/24
Krispy Kreme has seen Q3 losses widen to $16m (ยฃ12.9m), up from a loss of $2.1m (ยฃ1.7m) in the previous year, as the UK market underperformed over the period. It comes as net revenues fell by 6.8% to $379.9m (ยฃ305.9m), down from $407.4m (ยฃ328.2m). Despite this, organic sales rose by…
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8 NovemberRestaurants
Rick Stein Group named in 100 Best Companies to Work For survey
The Rick Stein Group has been named as one of this yearโs 100 Best Large Companies To Work For by Best Companies, an independent authority surveying UK workplace culture and employee engagement. News of the family-run businessโ accolade comes after the awards evening that was held yesterday (7 November). Ranking…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 29/10/24
Caffรจ Nero has acquired 200 Degrees for an undisclosed amount, making it the fifth brand in the group. Founded in Nottingham in 2012 by Rob Darby and Tom Vincent, 200 Degrees has 21 coffee houses across the Midlands, has its own roastery and operates an online e-commerce channel that sells…
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29 OctoberCatering Companies
BM Caterers appoints new ESG project manager
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler as ESG project manager, a newly-created role. Kuefler will take on a key leadership role in driving BMโs sustainability and social impact initiatives, and support the company on its journey to becoming B Corp Certified. She will focus on further…
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25 OctoberNews
Beds and Bars appoints new CEO following MD departure
Beds and Bars Ltd, the operator of backpacker hostels, bars and pubs across Europe, has announced Luke Knowles as the new CEO following the retirement of Murray Roberts as managing director.ย Roberts has spent nearly three decades with the group, the last 10 as managing director. His journey with the…
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22 OctoberRestaurants
Michelin starred chef Rohit Ghai to open new Vatavaran restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai, together with his business partner Abhi Sangwan, are set to open their new Indian dining destination, Vatavaran, on Beauchamp Place on 7 November 2024. The new opening will join the duoโs restaurant portfolio which includes Kutir in Chelsea and Manthan in Mayfair. Ghaiโs culinary influence spans…
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