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From the West End to the East End, our London coverage keeps hospitality professionals in the know. Our dedicated reporting on London’s vibrant and highly competitive foodservice market, spans restaurant group expansions, new pub and bar concepts, catering contracts, high-street openings, licensing changes, staff shortages, and operational trends shaping the capital. Whether you’re a central London restaurant operator, a neighbourhood café owner, a high-volume catering contractor, or an F&B executive overseeing multiple venues across zones, this archive delivers actionable insights and strategic updates designed for decision-makers navigating the capital’s fast-moving hospitality landscape.
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/12/24
US-based PE firm Sixth Street has acquired a majority stake in the UK arm of Wingstop, Lemon Pepper Holdings. While the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, City AM has reported that it is at least the £400m asking price. It comes as Wingstop is aiming to reach…
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23 DecemberFood and Drink
Network Rail and SSP partner with Olio to tackle food waste
Network Rail and SSP Group have partnered with food sharing app Olio to tackle food waste through its Food Waste Heroes programme. It is estimated that the partnership could feed nearly 11,000 households annually by donating 150 tonnes of food every year. This partnership will see a total of 34…
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23 DecemberPubs and Bars
UK gov to allow pubgoers to use digital ids next year to boost hospitality sectors
From next year, the UK government is planning to roll out a new law allowing pub and bar-goers, as well as shoppers, to use their phones to prove their age when buying alcohol, in a bid to boost high street and hospitality sectors. According to the government, digital identities could…
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19 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/12/24
Stonegate Group has invested more than £100m in its estate throughout 2024. More than £17m went to its pub partners estate to support publicans in creating “thriving local pubs”. Meanwhile, the group also undertook significant refurbishments including the £840k development of a brand-new Slug and Lettuce Glasgow, which opened in…
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19 DecemberFood and Drink
Chopstix to place 100 neurodiverse people into work by 2027
Chopstix has launched an employment initiative to place 100 neurodiverse young people into work in the Chopstix estate by 2027. The chain has partnered with not-for-profit organisations DFN Project Search and Mencap, and London South East Colleges, to support internships for young people with learning difficulties. This latest announcement is…
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18 DecemberBusiness
Hospitality sales rise 2.7% ahead of Xmas celebrations
Hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.7% in November 2024, according to CGA and RSM’s latest Hospitality Business Tracker. The like-for-like figure last month was found to be “marginally” above Britain’s rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index, and marks the first real-terms growth since June. …
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17 DecemberPubs and Bars
Liberation Group to rebrand as Butcombe Group
The pub operator and brewing business, Liberation Group, has revealed its plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group to align with its strategic priorities. Butcombe Group will be the new corporate identity, with the existing operating brands remaining the same – Butcombe Pubs and Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns,…
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16 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/12/24
Levy UK&I and Excel London have made a multi-million-dollar agreement, strengthening their long-standing relationship. The partnership aims to build on its 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. In addition, Levy will expand its in-venue food and beverage offer to Excel’s forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion. Levy has been Excel’s…
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16 DecemberCatering Companies
Levy agrees multi-million pound Excel London partnership
Levy UK and Ireland and Excel London have announced a multi-million-pound agreement strengthening their long-standing relationship. The strengthened partnership aims to build on its successful 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. Central to this lies a brand-new dining experience for Excel’s new-look waterfront entertainment district, Immerse LDN,…
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13 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
McWin Capital in talks to acquire Gail’s
London-based investment firm McWin Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire bakery-café chain Gail’s from parent company, Bread Holdings, according to Bloomberg. It comes as McWin Capital owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in Gail’s via their EBITDA Investment business, which partnered with Bain Capital Credit,…
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