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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Jan- 2025 -13 JanuaryRestaurants
Various Eateries appoints new CEO
Various Eateries, the owner, developer and operator of restaurant, clubhouse and hotel sites, has announced the appointment of Mark Loughborough as chief executive officer, effective 20 January 2025. Loughborough brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including most recently 14 years at Young & Co Brewery PLC,…
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3 JanuaryCatering Companies
CH&CO CEO recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List
CEO of catering firm CH&CO, Bill Toner, has been awarded an MBE for services to the Hospitality Sector in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025. Toner has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his “illustrious” career and his “outstanding” contribution to the hospitality industry. From his…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Wingstop UK sells majority stake to Sixth Street
US private equity firm Sixth Street has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lemon Pepper Holdings, the UK arm of Wingstop. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but according to City AM the value of the deal is at least the £400m asking price.…
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17 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/12/24
Sales of pints in December could generate turnover of around £1.4bn, says the BBPA. This comes as the association believes that almost 300 million pints could be sold in pubs in December. As a result, the beer and pub sector is expected to pour a total of £3.3bn in GVA…
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17 DecemberNews
Pizza Express appoints new CFO
Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Colin Elliot as the new chief financial officer, commencing the role in the new year. Elliot is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019. He has a proven record working for UK multisite…
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11 DecemberCatering Companies
SSP plans IPO in India of Travel Food Services Limited
Travel caterer SSP Group has announced the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services Limited in India, in conjunction with its joint venture partner, K Hospitality Corp. Subject to regulatory approvals, the pricing and completion of the IPO is targeted to be in spring 2025. It comes as…
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4 DecemberRestaurants
D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Association’s ‘Legend Award’
David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergé 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 “outstanding” 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. …
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19 NovemberRestaurants
Nando’s expands career development offering
Nando’s 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. It comes as the restaurant chain has also launched its Level 5 apprenticeship in England, meaning Nando’s now offers an apprenticeship pathway…
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