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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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 18/10/24
Over 1,200 pubs will likely be closed this year, new data from CAMRA shows, compared to around 1,000 in 2023 and just over 800 in 2022. The โalarmingโ rate of licensee turnover in the pub trade comes as the crushing weight of unfair taxation and high operational costs leave businesses…
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18 OctoberPeople
GDK bolsters leadership team ahead of 150th UK store opening
German Doner Kebab has announced the appointment of Tommy Edmong as its new CFO and Amit Pancholi as UK franchise development director, as the QSR chain prepares to open its 150th UK store in the coming months.ย Edmond joins the group with over a decade of financial leadership experience, having…
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16 OctoberPeople
Heron and Brearley Group appoints ex-Liberation CEO as chairman
Isle of Man-based hospitality group Heron and Brearley Group has announced the appointment of Mark Crowther, former chief executive of the Liberation Group, as chairman. Crowther, who has worked for 11 years as Liberation Groupโs CEO, brings over 30 yearsโ food, drink, and hospitality experience to the Manx business. He…
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11 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Cooks Coffee appoints new CFO
Cooks Coffee has announced the appointment of Katherine Scott as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Scott joins the group with a track record in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries to her new role. Throughout her career, Scott…
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3 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Blank Street Coffee UK turnover leaps 517% in first full year
New York-based coffee chain Blank Street Coffee has reported that UK turnover rose sharply by 517% to ยฃ11.4m ($15.2m) in the year ended 31 December 2023. Group revenues in the UK were also higher than the ยฃ1.9m ($2.3m) generated in its first six months in the market.ย According to its…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberPeople
Prezzo appoints former Brewdog CEO to lead recovery plan
Prezzo has reportedly appointed former Brewdog chief executive James Brown as its new CEO, as part of its post-collapse recovery plan, Sky News has reported.ย Meanwhile, former Prezzo CEO, Dean Challenger, will also rejoin the group as chief financial officer.ย Having served in a range of leadership roles at Brewdog…
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26 SeptemberBusiness
Buzzworks to create over 60 new roles in Edinburgh
Scotland-based hospitality group Buzzworks is set to create more than 60 new jobs in the Edinburgh area. The news comes after Buzzworks revealed plans to open a Lido cafรฉ, bar and restaurant in Musselburgh this winter, following on from the success of sister venues already operating in Troon and Prestwick.…
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10 SeptemberPeople
Revolution Bars Group appoints new non-exec chairman
Revolution Bars Group has announced the appointment of Luke Johnson to its board as non-executive chairman, following the retirement of Keith Edelman, who has held the role since February 2015.ย A well-known entrepreneur and investor, Johnson first established himself in the hospitality industry as chairman of and significant investor in…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustNews
Todayโs news in brief – 30/08/24
Revolution Bars Group has completed its fundraising and restructuring plan, which is set to go ahead as planned next week (3 September). The plan, which was launched on 31 May, will enable the company to restructure certain of its liabilities. The board expects the plan to deliver a significant annualised…
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30 AugustEducation
HOSPA Professional Development sees 20% increase in learners
HOSPA Professional Development has revealed that learner enrolment on its courses is up 20% in 2024 when compared with the previous year. The company stated that this underscores the growing recognition within the hospitality industry of the critical importance of ongoing professional development. The growth in enrolment comes as HOSPA…
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