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Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments across one of the UK’s most culturally vibrant cities, with reporting focused on areas such as the Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks, Castle Street, and the Albert Dock. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, regional investment, tourism-driven trade, and evolving consumer trends — offering valuable insights for operators and suppliers tracking urban growth and opportunity in the North West.
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Jan- 2025 -15 JanuaryFood and Drink
Boxpark launches ‘Playbox’ concept at Croydon site
Boxpark has announced the launch of its new immersive social gaming experience, Playbox, at its Croydon site in February. Spanning approximately 3,500 sq ft, visitors can expect a mix of interactive games and classic entertainment, with “standout” features including: A digital shuffleboard and darts Interactive karaoke Traditional pool tables and…
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14 JanuaryFeatures
How will businesses deal with increased costs in 2025?
Since chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget those in the hospitality industry have been bracing for a year of increased costs. The question on everyone’s lips as we enter 2025 is what effect these changes will actually have on the industry and how the industry will go about combatting them. How…
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3 JanuaryNews
Boxpark turnover drops to £19.9m amid ‘confident’ expansion plans
Boxpark’s turnover for the year ended 30 April 2024 dropped marginally to £19.9m, though the food operator said it is “confident” of securing further sites in 2026 and beyond. The group’s financial performance was impacted by a tougher macroeconomic environment with a drop in beverage sales partially offset by an…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberFood and Drink
Tortilla expects FY revenues to exceed expectations
Tortilla now expects its revenue forecast for the year to 29 December to exceed expectations, and as a result, has adjusted its guidance range to between £64m and £64.3m. This follows the continuation of the strong sales recovery for the group’s UK business, which has further accelerated following the successful…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAwards & Events
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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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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11 OctoberFood and Drink
Boxpark receives planning permission for Birmingham site
Boxpark has received planning permission approval for its new location in Birmingham. Located in Digbeth, Boxpark has signed a 15-year lease in the iconic Floodgate Street Arches. Investing around £5m into the local area, the new opening is expected to create approximately 200 new job opportunities and is set to…
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8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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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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