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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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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 31/10/23
Wheel Topco, which is considering a bid for The Restaurant Group, is working with Goldman Sachs on this potential deal. The move would be an attempt to disrupt TRG’s planned takeover by Apollo Global Management. The Pizza Express owner has reportedly been in discussions with TRG’s board about a potential…
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31 OctoberRestaurants
PizzaExpress hires Goldman Sachs amid proposal to acquire stake in TRG
Pizza Express is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs over launching a potential bid to acquire a large stake in The Restaurant Group (TRG), according to Sky News. The news comes after Pizza Express owner is considering a surprise move to gatecrash a takeover of TRG, the London-listed company which owns…
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31 OctoberNews
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square launches Nobu Catering
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square has launched Nobu Catering, offering guests “authentic and memorable” Nobu dining experiences. The offer includes Nobu at Home bringing world-class dining straight from the Nobu kitchen to guests’ homes, Nobu Social for personal events, Nobu Ultra for luxury dining experiences, and Nobu Corporate for work…
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27 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 27/10/23
Punch Pubs reported total revenues of £313.5m for FY23, up from £284.4m in FY22. Management Partnership division’s revenues also increased by 24% to £139.8m over 52 weeks. All three divisions, including leased and tenanted, management partnership, and Laine, achieved like-for-like sales growth. EBITDA for the period was £79.1m, a decrease…
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27 OctoberVenues & Properties
Boxpark posts £3.9m PBT
Boxpark has announced that it has posted a profit before tax of £3.9m for the year ended 30 April 2023, up from the £3.5m it posted in the previous year. Alongside this the company posted a gross profit of £8.8m for the full year compared with £8.5m last year. The…
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26 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/10/23
TRG has confirmed it received a request from Wheel Topco, the owner of Pizza Express, to evaluate a possible takeover offer for the company. However, TRG clarified that no formal proposal, including terms, price, or consideration, has been made by Wheel Topco. This follows reports that Pizza Express is considering…
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26 OctoberNews
Urban Baristas opens largest site at London Dock
Australian-inspired artisanal coffee shop, Urban Baristas, has officially opened its largest site at London Dock. Sustainably sourcing its coffee, Urban Baristas joins a growing mix of modern restaurants, interactive water features and green spaces at Gauging Square. Once a historical trading dock for luxuries, such as coffee, London Dock is…
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26 OctoberRestaurants
TRG confirms takeover counterbid from Pizza Express owner
The Restaurant Group has confirmed this morning (26 October) that it has received a request from Wheel Topco, the owner of Pizza Express, to evaluate a possible takeover offer for the company. However, TRG said that no written or verbal indicative proposal relating to a possible offer – including as…
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25 OctoberRestaurants
UberEats adds Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall to its roster
UberEats has added Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall, London’s newest Asian food court based in Colindale, to its roster, with 50% of the restaurants signing up exclusively to the delivery service. Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall boasts a wide range of specialist Asian restaurants in the UK, with over twenty-five different restaurants…
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24 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/10/23
Caffè Nero’s group sales grew 19% and UK sales grew 13.5% during Q1. During this period, the company opened nine stores in the UK, while over 20 stores in the UK underwent refurbishments. Another 100 are scheduled for refurbishment in the coming year. Additionally, the company has expanded its delivery…
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