Market Share
Coverage provides analysis of competitive positioning and brand performance across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, including data on leading restaurant groups, pub operators, QSR chains, and contract caterers. Reporting helps industry professionals understand shifts in consumer demand, category growth, and operator strategy through the lens of market share dynamics.
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Oct- 2025 -3 OctoberRestaurants
Azzurri Group secures refinancing deal to back expansion
Azzurri Group has completed a refinancing package that will provide new funding to support its expansion plans, including the rapid growth of US fried chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken. The hospitality group, which owns ASK Italian, Zizzi, Coco di Mama and Boojum, said that the deal comprises a four-and-a-half year…
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2 OctoberApps & Technology
DoorDash finalises Deliveroo takeover as new CEO appointed
DoorDash’s takeover of Deliveroo has been formally completed following court approval. Following the move, Miki Kuusi, a co-founder of Finnish delivery company Wolt, which was acquired by DoorDash in 2022, has been appointed as CEO of Deliveroo. Writing on LinkedIn, Kuusi said: “For me personally, this is also the start of…
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Sep- 2025 -18 SeptemberRestaurants
Domino’s appoints Andrew Andrea as new chief financial officer
Domino’s Pizza Group has appointed Andrew Andrea as chief financial officer, with effect from March 2026. Andrea is currently finance chief at drinks company C&C Group. He spent more than two decades at pub operator Marston’s, including 12 years as finance director, and has held senior roles at Dollond and…
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10 SeptemberApps & Technology
EU approves Doordash’s Deliveroo takeover
The European Union Commission has approved DoorDash’s acquisition of Deliveroo following a review of the move. Earlier this year, Deliveroo announced it had agreed to a £2.9bn takeover deal from the US delivery platform rival. The delivery giants said the deal will help improve Deliveroo’s market share while the “complementary…
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9 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret to trial new meal deal format amid strong FY24 sales
Pret A Manger has announced its plans to trial new meal deal formats later this year to capture demand for value-led food-to-go, as the company set out a new medium-term strategy to accelerate growth in its home market and internationally. The news comes after Pret reported sales of £1.2bn for…
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1 SeptemberRestaurants
Domino’s UK launches £20m share buyback
Domino’s UK has launched a £20m share buy-back programme, as the group reaffirmed its full-year forecast and said it was “confident” in the group’s prospects. The pizza chain said the move will enable it to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase shares in “meaningful size” at their current share…
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Aug- 2025 -21 AugustPeople
McDonald’s UK&I CEO to step down
The CEO of McDonald’s UK&I, Alistair Macrow, has announced he is stepping down after four years in the role, as he looks to “pursue other UK-based opportunities outside McDonald’s”. Macrow will leave the group at the end of September and will provide a period of transition to support Lauren Schultz,…
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8 AugustFeatures
Could Gusto’s fall signal a casual dining scene in crisis?
Italian restaurant chain Gusto, once seen as a staple of mid-market dining in the UK, has become the latest brand to fall victim to the sector’s mounting structural and economic challenges. On 29 July, the 13-site operator entered administration before being swiftly acquired via a pre-pack deal by Cherry Equity…
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7 AugustFood and Drink
Domino’s lowers FY guidance amid tougher market
Domino’s has downgraded its full-year earnings forecast to between £130m and £140m, following a challenging first half marked by cautious consumer spending, rising employment costs and slower store expansion. In the 26 weeks to 29 June, total orders were flat, with like-for-like sales down 0.1%. The pizza delivery chain saw…
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Jul- 2025 -25 JulyPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers LFL sales rise 4.5% in Q3
Mitchell and Butlers has reported a 4.5% rise in like-for-like sales for the 42-week period ended 19 July, thanks to strong trading in the third quarter which was boosted by Easter and warm weather. For the year to date, M&B’s total sales rose by 4.4%. The group, which operates brands…
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