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.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    26 July
    BusinessStartup investment platform to invest £2.5m in Manchester hospitality

    Startup investment platform to invest £2.5m in Manchester hospitality

    Start-up hospitality investment platform Shuffle has revealed that it has committed to investing £2.5m into Manchester’s hospitality industry. The founders have chosen Manchester as the first location in the UK to launch and have already partnered with Madre, Medlock Canteen, Trof and Bold Street Coffee. Shuffle will provide upfront capital…

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  • 19 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/07/24

    Arc Inspirations has reported that sales doubled due to the Euros final, with like-for-like sales rising 79%. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded venues in Headingley, Leeds City Centre, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham, saw sales jump…

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  • 19 July
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout

    Arc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout

    Arc Inspirations, the operator of Box bars, Banyan and Manahatta, has reported that total sales doubled, with like-for-like sales rising 79%, during the seven days up to the Euros final. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded…

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  • 18 July
    Pubs and BarsStonegate invests over £2.6m in four Slug and Lettuce venues

    Stonegate invests over £2.6m in four Slug and Lettuce venues

    Stonegate Group has announced the opening of Slug and Lettuce in Albert Square, Manchester, following a £2.6m investment across four of its venues. According to Stonegate, the investments signal a “new era” for Slug and Lettuce, marked by an “evolution in the look and feel” of venues across the UK.…

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  • 4 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 04/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 04/07/24

    Pizza Pilgrims has reported that PBT has doubled, as revenues rose 37% to a record-breaking £28.7m on £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m the previous year and the average monthly number of employees also grew from 354 in 2022 to 416 in…

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  • 4 July
    Catering CompaniesFork and Field named catering partner of Manchester Cathedral

    Fork and Field named catering partner of Manchester Cathedral

    Fork and Field Catering has announced a new partnership with Manchester Cathedral as an exclusive catering supplier.  This collaboration aims to position the catering company at the forefront of high-profile events in an iconic Manchester venue.  Following a food tasting at Larkspur Lodge Wedding Venue in Knutsford – which is…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    24 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 24/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 24/06/24

    Stonegate revenues hit £916m in H1 ended 7 April, as its leased and tenanted estate demonstrated “consistent” growth with like-for-like sales rising 6.2% on the equivalent period in the prior year. EBITDA margin in H1 was up 1.3% to 21.3%, highlighting the “positive impact” of Stonegate’s performance improvement and efficiency…

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  • 24 June
    Pubs and BarsRed Engine opens Electric Shuffle Manchester

    Red Engine opens Electric Shuffle Manchester

    Red Engine has opened the doors to its latest Electric Shuffle venue in Manchester’s Deansgate. Electric Shuffle Manchester is the second bar from Red Engine to hit the city, following the opening of Flight Club back in 2018. The latest launch from Red Engine creates 75 new job opportunities in…

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  • 24 June
    Food and DrinkMarket Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Market Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Food hall operator Market Halls has reported a “remarkable” 155% rise in revenues to £22m in the 12-month period to July 2023, which will set the stage for its plans to open more food halls across the country.  At the same time, the Gees Court-backed company has secured a prime…

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  • 21 June
    Trade AssociationsNTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister

    NTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister

    The NTIA has called on the incoming government to appoint a night time economy (NTE) minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”.  This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards, the trade body has said, due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. While…

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