Manchester

Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments across Manchester, with a focus on high-activity areas such as the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Spinningfields, and Deansgate. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, investment trends, and evolving footfall dynamics. Insight is tailored for operators tracking urban trading patterns, premium casual formats, and consumer behaviour in one of the UK’s most competitive city markets.

  • Jun- 2022 -
    9 June
    RestaurantsVirtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022

    Virtual Hero is reportedly headed for huge growth as it announced a collaboration with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen. They are responsible for creating the fried chicken brand, Sides, which is available across the UK and Middle East.   Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…

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  • 8 June
    PeopleMollie’s appoints new head of sales

    Mollie’s appoints new head of sales

    Mollie’s, the fast-growing “hotel and diner concept” with locations in Oxford and Bristol, has appointed Lindsey Williams as head of sales for the South West region. This will span both properties and future earmarked local expansions.   In her new role as head of sales, Williams will “apply her 25 years’…

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  • 8 June
    RestaurantsFranco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading

    Franco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading

    The Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and Real Greek, has unveiled plans to open 11 new sites this year following a period of strong trading for the group.  The group said it has continued to trade well and in line with expectations during April and May 2022, serving over…

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  • 1 June
    PeoplePaul Cooney announced as head chef at Oddfellows On The Park

    Paul Cooney announced as head chef at Oddfellows On The Park

    Oddfellows Hotels has announced the appointment of Paul Cooney as its head chef at boutique hotel, Oddfellows On The Park. Cooney joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from The Townhouse in Manchester, where he held the reins for over three years. Cooney has worked and trained across…

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  • 1 June
    Food and DrinkDöner Shack launches third site in Leicester

    Döner Shack launches third site in Leicester

    Döner Shack, the German street-food brand, has revealed it will officially open its third restaurant in Leicester on 11 June 2022.  The new 3,400 square feet flagship site is situated in Highcross Leicester and consists of a 110-seater restaurant, comprising an outside eating area, an all day dining offer, take-away,…

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  • May- 2022 -
    31 May
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsTim Hortons opens new Manchester site

    Tim Hortons opens new Manchester site

    Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons has opened its doors at The Arndale, Manchester.  The restaurant, located on Market Street, will serve coffee, freshly baked donuts and hot meals from 6am until midnight and is open seven days a week.  The brand celebrated the opening of its first city centre restaurant…

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  • 31 May
    PeopleNTIA names Sacha Lord as chair

    NTIA names Sacha Lord as chair

    The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) board has unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as chair of the board of directors. Lord has worked with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years.…

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  • 26 May
    NewsCosy Club to open first Milton Keynes site

    Cosy Club to open first Milton Keynes site

    Cosy Club, the restaurant brand managed by hospitality business Loungers, has selected centre:mk Milton Keynes for its latest location, which is set to open in autumn. Located at 3-5 Silbury Arcade, the 6,000 square feet restaurant will span two floors, and it marks one of only a handful of Cosy…

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  • 25 May
    Pubs and BarsFood and drink sales in major cities return to growth

    Food and drink sales in major cities return to growth

    Restaurants, pubs and bars in Britain’s major city centres are achieving solid growth in sales from pre-Covid levels, according to new research from CGA and Wireless Social shows. The joint ‘Top Cities’ report combines CGA’s sales data with device log-in data from Wireless Social, to provide a ‘vibrancy’ ranking of…

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  • 24 May
    RestaurantsTortilla acquires Chilango in £2.75m deal

    Tortilla acquires Chilango in £2.75m deal

    Tortilla, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of Chilango Limited for a total consideration of up to £2.75m from investment firm RDCP Group Ltd. Chilango is a fast-casual restaurant chain specialising in Mexican food including burritos, salads and tacos. The business operates from an estate of eight…

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