Leeds

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.

  • Oct- 2024 -
    23 October
    NewsStonegate Group invests £1m in new concept Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom

    Stonegate Group invests £1m in new concept Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom

    Stonegate Group has invested £1m in a new concept, Rita’s Beerhall and Ballroom, to open in Leeds.  The investment has been used to transform the former Walkabout site in the city centre into a “beerhall for cocktail lovers”. The aim is to make the venue popular for its seven day…

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  • 22 October
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 22/10/24

    Today’s news in brief – 22/10/24

    The Revel Collective has seen its FY losses before tax widen to £36.7m. The group said that the result was mainly due to non-cash exceptional impairment charges from its restructuring plan. Despite strong festive trading and the annualisation of the acquisition of Peach Pubs, the closure of 13 loss-making bars…

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  • 22 October
    RestaurantsRosa’s Thai announces partnerships with Uber Eats and Just Eat

    Rosa’s Thai announces partnerships with Uber Eats and Just Eat

    Rosa’s Thai, the TriSpan-backed restaurant group co-founded by Saiphin and Alex Moore in 2008, has entered into partnerships with Uber Eats and Just Eat. This marks Rosa’s Thai’s departure from Deliveroo, which it has used as its exclusive delivery partner for seven years. There are now 42 Rosa’s across the…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    27 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 27/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 27/09/24

    Chick-fil-A will be expanding in the UK, targeting sites in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Belfast. The brand has stated that it is “in the process of selecting operators” for the four cities and hopes to open a total of five restaurants in the next two years. The plan comes just…

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  • 27 September
    Food and DrinkChick-fil-A targets UK expansion

    Chick-fil-A targets UK expansion

    Atlanta-based fast food restaurant Chick-fil-A has announced that it is targeting sites in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Belfast as it looks to expand into the UK market. The brand has stated that it is “in the process of selecting operators” for the four cities and hopes to open a total…

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  • 25 September
    NewsPunch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs

    Punch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs

    Punch Pubs and Co. has announced the acquisition of the Milton 1 and 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose, adding a further 14 pubs to its 1,300-strong estate. The newly acquired pubs, currently operated by Blackrose Pubs, will benefit from Punch’s commitment to investment and development. This is…

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  • 25 September
    Food and DrinkTortilla H1 revenues dip following change to delivery strategy

    Tortilla H1 revenues dip following change to delivery strategy

    Tortilla has revealed that revenues for the first-half period to 30 June fell from £32.7m to £31.5m, as overall like-for-like revenues fell 5.5% due to a planned decision in the first quarter to condense to a dual delivery partnership – ending its ties with Deliveroo.  This move culminated in an…

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  • 17 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 17/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 17/09/24

    Pret A Manger’s global sales have hit £1.1bn for the first time in FY23, following its expansion into overseas markets. This comes as the group achieved its medium-term growth target during the period, which was set in 2021. The group aimed to double its size within five years, but instead…

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  • 17 September
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations FY turnover rises 16.2% to £47.4m

    Arc Inspirations FY turnover rises 16.2% to £47.4m

    Leeds-based hospitality group Arc Inspirations, which operates Box and Manahatta, has reported a 16.2% rise in turnover to £47.4m for the year to March.  The group also revealed that EBITDA for the year rose by 37.1% to £5.3m, with average site EBITDA up by 22% to more than £550k per…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    5 August
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsKnoops appoints two non-exec directors

    Knoops appoints two non-exec directors

    Knoops has announced the appointment of Julian Metcalfe and Alice Avis as non-executive directors, both also being investors in the business.  Metcalfe is a “renowned” entrepreneur and co-founder of Pret a Manger and founder of Itsu.   Avis was previously CEO and chair of the Sanctuary Spa Group, an international beauty…

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