Leicester
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality activity in this key Midlands city, including new restaurant and pub openings, independent operator moves, investment updates, local supply chain developments, and regional consumer trends. Reporting offers insight into how the area’s dining and drinking landscape is evolving, with relevance for operators, landlords, and stakeholders tracking growth beyond major metropolitan hubs.
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Jul- 2020 -15 JulyCoronavirus
How landlords are losing out in extended Leicester lockdown
Having been a Landlord of two successful real ale pubs, I have been watching with keen interest how my former fellow publicans in our city have endured the effects of lockdown since they were forced to close their doors at midnight on 20 March 2020. I recall leaving one of…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneRestaurants
TGI Fridays announces reopening of 66 sites on 6 July
TGI Fridays has announced the reopening of 66 of its UK restaurants on 6 July. The company said it will also reveal a “fresh new brand” which will be showcased at six specially selected restaurants, dubbed ‘Famous at Fridays’, with elements introduced across the rest of the estate. These new…
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May- 2020 -26 MayCoronavirus
Nando’s to reopen 94 sites with additional measures in place
Restaurant chain Nando’s has announced it has opened a further 54 sites for delivery or click and collect today (26 may) and will also reopen an additional 40 sites tomorrow. The news comes after it trialled around six sites in London and Manchester open to delivery for NHS staff last…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilBusiness Bites
The aviation industry is now in very serious trouble
In a sign of just how distressed the aviation industry is, British Airways has announced plans to lay off 30% of its workforce, or about 12,000 employees, and says it expects it to take several years before passenger volumes return to 2019 levels. The chief executive, Alex Cruz, wrote to…
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Jan- 2020 -27 JanuaryBusiness
Deliveroo to invest £1m to develop healthier UK takeaway brands in 2020
Deliveroo has announced plans to spend £1m promoting healthy eating across the UK and bring “greater choice” to UK consumers in 2020. This major investment will increase the range of healthy options on the platform and will support partner restaurants in developing healthy meals and menus. It comes after Deliveroo…
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4 JanuaryRestaurants
Bulgaria’s Happy Bar and Grill to open first UK site
Bulgarian fast food chain, Happy Bar and Grill is set to open its first UK restaurant on the site of the Leicester Square branch of TGI Fridays in London. Happy Bar and Grill has 22 sites across Bulgaria and two in Barcelona, with its all-day manu expected to arrive in…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberRestaurants
Mowgli Street Food to launch first restaurant in Bristol
Mowgli Street Food has announced plans to open its first restaurant in Bristol, which will open its doors on Corn Street this winter. Set inside an “elegantly” high-ceilinged building, the brand said the space will be the home to the “fresh, light zing of Indian food unplugged”. The restaurant chain…
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Nov- 2019 -19 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Tim Hortons announces opening date for Leicester branch
Canadian cafe and bakery chain, Tim Hortons, has announced it will be opening the door to to its biggest restaurant to date, in Leicester, on 28 November. Situated on East Gates, the restaurant will span over three floors to enjoy “Canada’s favourite coffee.” To celebrate the opening the first 100…
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Oct- 2019 -23 OctoberPubs and Bars
Queen Victoria Arts Club and The Exchange close
The Queen Victoria Arts Club and The Exchange bars, Leicester, have both closed their doors following a breakdown in discussions between management and its landlord. Owner Cassie Davison said in a post on the two websites of the bars, that the landlord and 50% shareholder, unexpectedly closed both properties yesterday.…
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Sep- 2019 -4 SeptemberRestaurants
Where to Vegan launches first vegan market in Leicester
Where to Vegan, the vegan food and product finder, has joined forces with Leicester Market to launch a brand new 100% vegan market for the city. The first Where to Vegan 100% vegan market will take place on Saturday 14 September, 10am – 5pm on the city’s New Market Square…
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