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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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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberNews
Polygon Public House to open The Ox in October
Family-owned pub company, Polygon Public House, will open its second gastropub The Ox in October following on from the Rose and Crown in Clapham. Located on Clapham High Street, the site, previously The Saxon, was acquired from the East London Pub Co, and is undergoing extensive refurbishment, opening on 14…
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25 SeptemberAdvice
How ghost kitchens are leading the charge in sustainable dining
In recent years, the food delivery industry has witnessed a rise in ghost kitchens. These delivery-only restaurants without traditional dining spaces are not only revolutionising food service, but are also paving the way for more sustainable practices in the culinary world. The sustainability edge of ghost kitchens By their very…
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24 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/09/24
D&D London is in talks to rescue the UK operations of TGI Friday’s, Sky News has reported, following the collapse of its UK parent company Hostmore last week. Industry sources told Sky the deal was likely to see the new owners taking over the majority of its 89 sites, despite…
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24 SeptemberRestaurants
D&D London owners in talks over TGI Friday’s rescue deal
Breal Capital and Calveton, owners of D&D London, are reportedly in talks over a bid to rescue the UK operations TGI Friday’s, according to Sky News. TGI Friday’s UK parent company Hostmore fell into administration last week (19 September). Industry sources told Sky the deal was likely to see the…
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24 SeptemberPubs and Bars
50 pubs a month ‘vanished’ during H1 2024
50 pubs a month have “vanished” for good from the English and Welsh communities calling last orders for the final time during the first six months of 2024, according to analysis of official government data by the commercial real estate intelligence firm Altus Group. The overall number of pubs in…
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19 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/09/24
Hostmore has fallen into administration, endangering some 4,500 jobs. While a total of 87 TGI Fridays restaurants have been put up for sale, they will continue to operate as normal during the administration process. The news comes after Hostmore’s plans to acquire the US operator of TGI Fridays for £177m…
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19 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
La Maritxu to open second café in Soho
La Maritxu, the Basque cheesecake operator, has signed for its second London location on Soho’s Kingly Street. La Maritxu will open a 271 sq ft café at 10 Kingly Street, adjacent to the entrance of Soho’s renowned food hub Kingly Court. The café specialises in Basque cheesecakes, originating from San…
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19 SeptemberRestaurants
TGI Friday owner calls in administrators, 4,500 jobs at risk
Hostmore, the group behind TGI Fridays restaurants in the UK, has officially appointed administrators from Teneo Financial Advisors. A total of 87 TGI Fridays restaurants have been put up for sale, endangering some 4,500 jobs. Hostmore said it is hopeful that all UK-based restaurants sell to new owners by the…
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18 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 18/09/24
Comptoir Group has seen its loss after tax widen to £1.7m in H1, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to £15.9m. Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to £0.6m from £0.3m a year earlier. The group has attributed its mounting losses to its sustained restaurant opening programme. …
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18 SeptemberNews
Urban Pubs and Bars opens The Wren Tavern
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced the opening of The Wren Tavern as a tribute to Sir Christopher Wren. The London pub on Watling Street features a whiskey lounge and a speakeasy cocktail bar called 5cc in the basement. The chefs have designed a menu offering classic food using British…
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