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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May- 2025 -9 MayRestaurants
GDK partners with True to roll out UK and international expansion
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has been backed by investment and innovation firm True to continue its expansion in the UK and accelerate growth across new markets globally. Since launching in the UK in 2015 GDK has quickly grown to over 145 UK locations and over 170 globally under Hero Brand…
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8 MayCatering Companies
John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director
Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning chef with experience at Michelin star restaurants, hotels, stadia, and foodservice locations. Most recently, he was head of food (Scotland) at BaxterStorey. At Thomas Franks, he will oversee food and…
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2 MayRestaurants
McDonald’s US sales see biggest drop since 2020 in Q1
McDonald’s has seen its international comparable sales dip 1% in the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, with US sales falling by 3.6% over the period. That is the steepest decline in like-for-like sales in the US since the three months to the end of June 2020 during the pandemic,…
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2 MayPeople
Rhubarb Hospitality appoints new executive chef of events
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has announced the appointment of Kieran Reilly as its new executive chef of events. Reilly brings a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality and event catering, having most recently served as culinary director at Rocket Food. Prior to that role, he was executive chef at Lush…
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1 MayRestaurants
Prezzo launches new name, menu and brand identity
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has announced it has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity as part of plans to revitalise its store state as it marks 25 years in business. The rebrand also includes a new logo and an extensive refurbishment programme across its…
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1 MayBusiness
HIT Training launches new Hospitality Academy
HIT Training has announced the launch of its new Hospitality Academy, a training initiative designed to help hospitality businesses raise service standards, develop future leaders, and build long-term success through “exceptional” customer experiences. The launch comes in response to the major challenges hospitality businesses across the country are facing, which…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilPeople
Roadchef appoints Tim Gittins as new CEO
Roadchef Limited has announced the appointment of Tim Gittins as its new CEO. Gittins brings over 15 years of board level experience in the motorway services sector. Prior to Roadchef, he served as chief revenue officer at Bink, a UK-based loyalty app. He has also held other senior positions including…
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28 AprilPubs and Bars
Punch Pubs acquires The Crown pub in Market Drayton
Punch Pubs and Co has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of The Crown in Market Drayton. The town centre pub, located on Queen Street, will now be part of Punch’s leased and tenanted estate. It will be managed by experienced, multiple operators Ami Sanobar and Darren Paul, who will…
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14 AprilTrade Associations
NTIA pens open letter calling for alfresco dining support
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the chief executives and leaders of all London boroughs calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival. This call comes in alignment with Deputy Mayors Howard Dawber and Justine Simons, who have written to boroughs encouraging…
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11 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/04/25
NWTC has seen a 9% improvement in like-for-like sales across the last four quarters, following the appointment of a new leadership team and a renewed focus on The Botanist brand. Antony Doyle, the former operations director of Loungers, joined New World Trading Company in June 2024 as its group operations…
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