Manchester

D2 acquires Almost Famous

D2, the team behind Liverpool’s PINS Social Club, has announced that it has acquired burger restaurant Almost Famous. The group…

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Today’s news in brief – 17/02/25

The Cinnamon Collection will open its third site and its first in Leeds this May. Led by executive chef and…

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New pizzeria Forbici to open in Manchester next month

A new pizza concept, Forbici, is set to open in Manchester next month, bringing with it authentic Neapolitan pizza. Forbici…

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Northern hospitality outperforms south in 2024, NRB finds

The north of England has recorded a modest growth of 0.1% in licensed hospitality venues, while the south experienced a…

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Today’s news in brief – 11/02/25

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, will open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for “a varied mixture”,…

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Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Mélange to open in Manchester

A new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, is set to open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February.  Inspired by the French word…

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Red Engine unveils expansion plans amid ‘record-breaking’ Q4

Red Engine, the hospitality group behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has unveiled its 2025 global expansion plans as its…

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Today’s news in brief – 28/01/25

Urban Pubs and Bars saw a “record-breaking” rise in EBITDA of 26% to £8.7m for the year ended 28 April…

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Almost Famous burger chain confirms closure

Burger chain Almost Famous has announced that it is set to close after financial pressures became “stacked against” it. The…

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Today’s news in brief – 27/01/25

Tasty expects to report lower sales for FY24 after a challenging H2. Although the group’s restructuring plan, sanctioned on 4…

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