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Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional cities, with a focus on areas such as Trinity Leeds, the Victoria Quarter, Call Lane, and Headingley. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent and group-led expansion, local investment, and changing consumer dynamics — offering valuable insight for businesses operating in or entering this vibrant Yorkshire market.

  • Aug- 2022 -
    3 August
    RestaurantsD&D revenues at 90% of pre-covid levels

    D&D revenues at 90% of pre-covid levels

    D&D has revealed its group revenues in the 15 months since reopening after lockdown stand at £163m, 90% of its pre-covid levels. UK revenues stand at £143m, 91% of pre-covid levels, while overseas revenues are at £20m. 83% of pre-covid levels. Meanwhile, group EBITDA stands at £17m, 122% of pre-covid…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    25 July
    FeaturesThe Golf Fang takeover

    The Golf Fang takeover

    What inspired the launch of the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands? Dan, our co-founder, and I came from a traditional food and beverage background. In 2015, having worked in the industry for a collective 30 plus years, we noticed that the industry was beginning to change. Guests wanted experiences…

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  • 7 July
    RestaurantsAbsurd Bird enters administration

    Absurd Bird enters administration

    Absurd Bird, the fried chicken brand, has entered into administration due to “unforeseen circumstances”, with five restaurants overall set to close. However, the brand will continue to be available to customers online, through both Uber Eats and Just Eat.   According to a notice on the Gazette public record, FRP Advisory…

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  • 6 July
    RestaurantsGusto Edinburgh to undergo £250,000 refurbishment

    Gusto Edinburgh to undergo £250,000 refurbishment

    Gusto Italian has announced an investment of £250,000 to refurbish its Edinburgh site this summer, aiming to transform both the interior and exterior of the restaurant. The George Street location, which originally opened in 2007, will be closed between 11 July and 2 August. It will reopen with a total…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsGusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

    Gusto Italian to expand South amid ‘resilient’ trading

    Gusto Italian, the premium casual dining restaurant group, has announced it is looking to grow its estate and expand further South over the coming year. The announcement comes as the company revealed its turnover hit £12.4m in the full year ending September 2021 and an EBITDA of £585,000, which the…

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  • 4 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsPret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m

    Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m

    Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    28 June
    RestaurantsHonest Burger partners with UberEats for delivery

    Honest Burger partners with UberEats for delivery

    Honest Burgers has announced today that it has become an Uber Eats exclusive partner, which will reportedly see 43 stores across the country implement takeaway delivery via the UberEats app.  The partnership also means that UberEats customers can now order Honest Burgers’ “premium quality burgers” and the “signature” rosemary salted…

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  • 16 June
    RestaurantsBig Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening

    Big Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening

    Big Fang Collective is set to open its latest multi branded hospitality venue in Leeds in late Autumn 2022. The Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, who own both the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, are planning to open the latest Golf Fang site in Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The Golf Fang…

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  • 9 June
    RestaurantsVirtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero is reportedly headed for huge growth as it announced a collaboration with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen. They are responsible for creating the fried chicken brand, Sides, which is available across the UK and Middle East.   Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…

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  • 1 June
    Food and DrinkDöner Shack launches third site in Leicester

    Döner Shack launches third site in Leicester

    Döner Shack, the German street-food brand, has revealed it will officially open its third restaurant in Leicester on 11 June 2022.  The new 3,400 square feet flagship site is situated in Highcross Leicester and consists of a 110-seater restaurant, comprising an outside eating area, an all day dining offer, take-away,…

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