Liverpool

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.

  • Jun- 2024 -
    17 June
    Pubs and BarsRed Engine signs new franchise partnership with Loyola Group

    Red Engine signs new franchise partnership with Loyola Group

    Flight Club operator Red Engine has announced it has signed a new franchise partnership with Loyola Group. Loyola Group is the operator of multiple hospitality establishments across Ireland and Portugal and the partnership is backed by the Irish entrepreneur, Barry McGrath. This partnership will introduce Flight Club to Ireland, beginning…

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  • 13 June
    Breweries and DistilleriesFuller’s FY profits soar 61% to £20.5m

    Fuller’s FY profits soar 61% to £20.5m

    Fuller’s has today (13 June) announced a 61% increase in profit before tax to £20.5m for the 53-week period ended 30 march.  It comes as sales at the brewing company rose by 7% to £359.1m, while EBITDA reached £60.8m.  Like-for-like sales were up 11%, with Fuller’s announcing “strong” sales and…

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  • 7 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 07/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 07/06/24

    Two Vagabond sites within Gatwick Airport were acquired by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) out of administration. Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. GSG Hospitality has acquired…

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  • 7 June
    Pubs and BarsGSG Hospitality acquires The Hightown Pub in Liverpool

    GSG Hospitality acquires The Hightown Pub in Liverpool

    GSG Hospitality has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of The Hightown Pub in Liverpool. In collaboration with executive head chef Daniel Heffy, alongside esteemed partners Matt Farrell and John Ennis, GSG stated that it is set to “revolutionise the traditional pub experience with a menu that steps away from…

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  • 3 June
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations to expand in Nottingham and Sheffield

    Arc Inspirations to expand in Nottingham and Sheffield

    Arc Inspirations, which operates Banyan, BOX and Manahatta chains, has announced its plans to open new sites in Nottingham and Sheffield this year.  The new openings aim to build on Arc’s city centre growth strategy, which will see the group operate 50 bars by 2030.  After launching Manahatta Sheffield in…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    22 April
    Pubs and BarsRed Engine to open fourth UK Electric Shuffle in Manchester

    Red Engine to open fourth UK Electric Shuffle in Manchester

    Red Engine has announced that it will open its fourth Electric Shuffle venue in the UK in Manchester on 21 June. Located on Deansgate, this new venue is the second outside of London and the second Red Engine brand to reach Manchester after the opening of Flight Club in 2018.…

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  • 18 April
    Catering CompaniesCarringtons celebrates record profits in owner’s 20th year

    Carringtons celebrates record profits in owner’s 20th year

    Carringtons Catering has revealed that it has seen its most profitable year to date, in the year it celebrates the 20th anniversary of current owners Helen and Darren Wynn. The Wynn’s took over the reins of the business, which operates right across the North West, back in 2004. In this…

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  • 15 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 15/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 15/04/24

    Busaba will focus on London and the surrounding areas for new openings, as its latest restaurant in Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre has proved successful. The news comes after the group had to close its Cardiff and Oxford restaurants last year to cut costs, as turnover dipped from £21.2m in 2022…

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  • 15 April
    Food and DrinkLiverpool One welcomes three new F&B concepts

    Liverpool One welcomes three new F&B concepts

    Liverpool One is set to add three new food and beverage concepts to its line-up of hospitality operators.  Making its Liverpool debut, Bagel Factory is bringing its bagel-based grab-and-go concept, joining two motorised food and drink pop-ups, The Bus Yard and Big Kahuna.  Bagel Factory is set to bring its…

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  • 10 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/04/24

    The Portobello Pub Company has acquired Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues in Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name. Sessions raised £3m from Guinness Ventures to expand its…

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