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.
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Dec- 2024 -3 DecemberNews
South Indian-inspired restaurant Uyare to open at Victoria Leeds
Independent Indian restaurant operator, Tharavadu, is set to launch its brand-new restaurant concept, Uyare at Victoria Leeds. Blending the culinary heritage of South India and capturing the flavours of Kerala, Uyare is set to open in January 2025. Renowned in the region for its specialist South Indian cuisine and authentic…
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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberRestaurants
David Loewi to step down from D&D London CEO role
D&D London has announced that CEO and co-founder David Loewi will be stepping down from his role after 30 years on 31 December 2024. Loewi will serve as advisor to the board with a particular emphasis on international expansion while a new CEO is appointed. D&D London is a group…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberFood and Drink
Tortilla and SSP expand franchise partnership
Tortilla has announced a “significant” expansion of its partnership with global food travel group SSP today (28 October), which will see it grow its presence across UK travel hubs. The new five-year agreement will see Tortilla’s presence in SSP-operated locations triple in size in the UK, from six to 18…
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23 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/10/24
Starbucks has suspended its FY guidance for 2025 after Q4 revenues dipped 3% to $9.1bn, as a result of global sales falling 7% during the period. In light of this, newly-appointed CEO Brian Niccol said “it’s clear we need to fundamentally change our recent strategy”. The group’s Q4 performance was…
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23 OctoberNews
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 OctoberNews-In-Brief
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 OctoberRestaurants
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 SeptemberNews
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 SeptemberFood and Drink
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 SeptemberNews
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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