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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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    16 July
    Pubs and BarsOasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds

    Oasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds

    Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their reunion shows over the next few weeks, according to data from UKHospitality. The first shows of the tour, held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday 4 and Saturday 5…

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  • 16 July
    BusinessHospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in H1

    Hospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in H1

    The hospitality sector accounted for 10% of all UK administrations in the first half of 2025, making it the second worst-hit industry, according to analysis by law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 783 businesses filed for administration between January and June, down 11% from 879 during the same period…

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  • 15 July
    Food and DrinkAmorino opens 36th UK store as it targets 100 by 2030

    Amorino opens 36th UK store as it targets 100 by 2030

    Italian gelato brand Amorino has opened its 36th UK store on Tottenham Court Road, London, and confirmed plans to grow its network to 100 locations nationwide by 2030. Founded in 2002 in Paris by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, the chain is known for its artisanal, rose-shaped gelato made with…

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  • 14 July
    RestaurantsDarwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership

    Darwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership

    Bar-restaurant operator Darwin and Wallace has seen its pre-tax losses widen, from £1.9m to £11.3m in the 70-week period to 30 September 2024, after restructuring its estate and operations under new ownership.  According to its latest filing at Companies House, the results were affected by an impairment charge of £7.3m,…

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  • 10 July
    Pubs and BarsYoung’s revenues rise 6.6% as warm weather lifts sales

    Young’s revenues rise 6.6% as warm weather lifts sales

    Young’s has reported a 6.6% rise in revenue during the first 14 weeks of its new financial year, with like-for-like sales up 7% compared with the same period last year. The pub operator said the performance reflected “strong” trading momentum from the previous year, helped by warm and sunny weather…

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  • 10 July
    Food and DrinkPret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand

    Pret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand

    Pret A Manger has introduced a new category of salads called “Super Plates”, aimed at customers seeking larger, protein- and fibre-rich lunch options. The chain said the range reflects growing demand for more substantial salads, with its salad sales increasing three times faster than its sandwich category over the past…

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  • 9 July
    RestaurantsGrowth Kitchen expands Coqfighter delivery hubs to over 40 sites

    Growth Kitchen expands Coqfighter delivery hubs to over 40 sites

    Ghost kitchen platform Growth Kitchen has opened 10 new delivery kitchen locations for fried chicken restaurant Coqfighter, taking the brand’s delivery footprint to more than 40 sites across the UK. Coqfighter, which runs five restaurants in London, partnered with the restaurant and technology platform in 2024 to expand its delivery…

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  • 8 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsStarbucks UK expands youth leadership scheme

    Starbucks UK expands youth leadership scheme

    Starbucks UK has launched the second round of its Accelerated Leadership Programme, aiming to fast-track more than 20 young people from entry level to store manager within 13 months. The scheme, which opened for applications yesterday (7 July) during Youth Employment Week, offers a management-level qualification that typically takes three…

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  • 8 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCosta Coffee unveils new store design at Great Portland Street

    Costa Coffee unveils new store design at Great Portland Street

    Costa Coffee has unveiled a new store design with the reopening of its branch at 111 Great Portland Street, London, following a full refurbishment aimed at creating a “modern and inviting” space for customers. The refreshed branch features an open-plan counter, allowing customers to see drinks being prepared, alongside self-service…

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  • 7 July
    RestaurantsPasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites

    Pasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites

    Pasta Evangelists is planning to more than double its restaurant estate in 2025, starting with a new site in Guildford this month. The pasta brand, which opened a flagship restaurant and pasta academy in Farringdon in June, said it expects to have more than 15 locations by the end of…

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