Manchester
This archive showcases our editorial coverage of Manchester’s vibrant and fast-evolving foodservice scene. From major restaurant and bar openings to pub group activity, catering contracts, local trading trends, and regional investment, we track the developments shaping Greater Manchester’s hospitality economy. We report on the brands expanding in the North West, the chefs making an impact, and the operational challenges unique to this dynamic urban market. Whether you’re a city centre operator, regional F&B executive, or an independent looking to scale, this section offers actionable insights into one of the UK’s most competitive foodservice hubs.
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Jun- 2025 -18 JunePubs and Bars
Hydes appoints new GM and invests £550k in Sale pub
Hydes Brewery has appointed Niam Kenny as new general manager and committed £550,000 to refurbishing The Old Plough in Ashton…
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6 JuneFeatures
Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality
The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves in straight…
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May- 2025 -30 MayPubs and Bars
Hydes to renovate the Old Plough with £550k investment
Hydes is continuing with its multi-million pound investment programme across its pub estate with a new £550k refurbishment of the…
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7 MayTrade Associations
UKH rolls out hospitality training programmes across England
UKHospitality, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has announced the launch of hospitality Sector-based Work Academy…
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilPubs and Bars
Vanessa’s officially opens in Liverpool
A new bar concept, Vanessa’s, has officially opened this month on South Road in Waterloo, Liverpool. The opening comes after…
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3 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 03/04/25
Yum Brands chief executive, David Gibbs, will retire from the role in 2026, having served since January 2020. During his…
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3 AprilRestaurants
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana to open in Brighton
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, the Manchester-born pizza group, is set to open a new pizzeria in Brighton this Spring. The new…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchFeatures
Confronting the realities of foodservice inflation
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) brought a rare moment of relief to the UK. January 2025 marks…
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28 MarchRestaurants
NWTC revenues hit ‘record’ £73.5m in FY24
Bar and restaurant operator, New World Trading Company (NWTC), has reported that its revenues hit a record £73.5m in the…
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13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/25
Joe and the Juice will be opening a flagship site in Manchester on Saturday 15 March. According to the Danish…
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