Lincoln
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity in Lincoln, including the historic Cathedral Quarter, Brayford Waterfront, and the city centre. This section covers restaurant and pub openings, student and tourism-driven trade, local sourcing, and F&B trends shaped by heritage, footfall, and evolving consumer expectations. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into managing venues in a city with a strong mix of culture, community, and seasonal demand.
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Mar- 2023 -22 MarchPubs and Bars
Danieli Group reports record profits for Stack brand
Danieli Group, the company behind the street food and bars brand Stack, has announced record profits for the year ended April 2022. The company reported sales of £14.6m and an EBITDA of £4.67m combined for their Newcastle and Sunderland venues. The company, which has recently announced planned sites in Durham,…
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Nov- 2022 -18 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
200 Degrees to open Derby site
East Midlands-based coffee roaster 200 Degrees has announced the opening of its new Derby coffee shop in Derbion shopping centre tomorrow (19 November). It is reported that the site is next to Boots on the ground floor of the shopping centre and it will seat more than 60 people, as…
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1 NovemberRestaurants
Fulham Shore H1 revenues up 35% on pre-Covid levels
Fulham Shore has reported that its revenues for the six months to 25 September 2022 (H1) have increased by 35% compared to the same period in 2019 prior to the onset of Covid-19, and revenues have also grown 25% year-on-year. Overall, the group traded in line with management expectations in…
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberBusiness
Downing acquires Pub People Group
Investment manager Downing has acquired The Pub People Group (Pub People) and merged it with its existing investment in Autumn Pubs Limited (Autumn), which has been managed under contract by Pub People since 2012. Funds managed by Downing will be the majority shareholder in the combined business (the group), and…
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2 SeptemberRestaurants
The Fulham Shore reports resilient trading despite disruption
The Fulham Shore has revealed its trading remains “resilient and running in line with management expectations” despite train disruption and the rise in the cost of living. As part of its recent AGM, the group said that during the current financial year ending March 2023, the group has opened nine…
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Aug- 2022 -5 AugustRestaurants
Tortilla to open new Lincoln restaurant
Tortilla has announced it is set to open its 52nd restaurant, located in Lincoln city centre, at 1 Exchange Square, Lincoln (LN5 7ET), on 12 August. Seating up to 54 people across one floor with both inside and outside tables, the restaurant’s opening will create 25-30 new local jobs across…
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Jun- 2022 -8 JuneRestaurants
Franco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading
The Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and Real Greek, has unveiled plans to open 11 new sites this year following a period of strong trading for the group. The group said it has continued to trade well and in line with expectations during April and May 2022, serving over…
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Feb- 2021 -24 FebruaryRestaurants
TGI Fridays to ‘emerge strongly’, plans new openings
TGI Fridays is reportedly well-positioned to “emerge strongly” from the pandemic, despite the massively fluctuating trading conditions of 2020, according to parent company Electra Private Equity. It said the restaurant group’s agility in responding to changing conditions, combined with careful financial and cash management, allowed it to end the year…
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16 FebruaryCatering Companies
Searcy’s named catering partner at Royal College Surgeons of England
One of the UK’s oldest events caterer and restaurateur, Searcys, has announced it has been appointed the new catering partner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. From May 2021, Searcys will commence providing hospitality services for the RCS for the next seven years. It said it will provide…
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Jul- 2020 -14 JulyRestaurants
Frankie & Benny’s unveils reopening plans
Frankie and Benny’s has confirmed the six restaurants have now opened for dine-in service, having previously opened for both click-and-collect and delivery. Its parent group, the Restaurant Group, plans to open all 35 Frankie and Benny’s sites by the end of the month. The six restaurants now open for dine-in…
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