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.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    2 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 02/08/24

    Welcome Break has seen 2023 profits rise by 7% to £72.7m. The operator of service stations with F&B outlets and hotels attributed its performance to the peak trading of the holiday period from June to September 2023, when many sites and units broke their weekly trading records.  Edinburgh hospitality will…

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  • 2 August
    NewsRiva Blu restaurant opens at Spring Leeds

    Riva Blu restaurant opens at Spring Leeds

    Italian restaurant Riva Blu has opened a new location at The Springs Leeds.  With food drawing on inspiration from Southern Italy and the interiors featuring plush teal accents, the latest addition to the retail park will provide guests with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and al fresco terrace area. Part…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    29 July
    Pubs and BarsBe At One to launch second Liverpool site following £800k investment

    Be At One to launch second Liverpool site following £800k investment

    Cocktail bar Be At One is set to open its second Liverpool location, situated on North John Street on 2 August. Renowned for its ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics, Be At One has invested £800,000 into its second Liverpool location. The new site will accommodate up to 300 guests…

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  • 19 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/07/24

    Arc Inspirations has reported that sales doubled due to the Euros final, with like-for-like sales rising 79%. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded venues in Headingley, Leeds City Centre, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham, saw sales jump…

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  • 19 July
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout

    Arc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout

    Arc Inspirations, the operator of Box bars, Banyan and Manahatta, has reported that total sales doubled, with like-for-like sales rising 79%, during the seven days up to the Euros final. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit

    Pizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit

    Pizza Pilgrims has seen its pre-tax profits more than double to £0.7m for the year ended 25 June 2023, up from £0.3m in 2022. Furthermore, its revenues increased by 37% to a record £28.7m, compared with £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    24 June
    Food and DrinkMarket Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Market Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Food hall operator Market Halls has reported a “remarkable” 155% rise in revenues to £22m in the 12-month period to July 2023, which will set the stage for its plans to open more food halls across the country.  At the same time, the Gees Court-backed company has secured a prime…

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  • May- 2024 -
    20 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 20/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 20/05/24

    Drinks sales rose 13% for the week ended 11 May as warm weather emerged. Trading was well up on all seven days of the week, beginning with a 17% uplift on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May. The sunshine made it a good week for Long Alcoholic Drinks (LAD) categories, with…

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  • 20 May
    NewsKnoops appoints new CMO

    Knoops appoints new CMO

    Knoops, a chocolate drinks retailer which operates cafes in the UK, has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Romy Miller as chief marketing officer. Miller joins Knoops from KellyDeli, the owner of Europe’s largest sushi brand, Sushi Daily, with 1,200 outlets. She was previously…

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  • 20 May
    Pubs and BarsStonegate Group to reopen The Grove pub in Leeds

    Stonegate Group to reopen The Grove pub in Leeds

    The Grove is set to re-open its doors on 30 May, following a substantial, restorative six-figure investment from the largest pub company in the UK, Stonegate Group. The Grove has been closed since November after an unfortunate fire incident last year. The refurbished pub now features new ceilings, windows, and…

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