Menu Innovation
Coverage of menu development across the UK hospitality sector, including seasonal launches, format innovation, dietary adaptation, and concept testing. Tracks how chefs, operators, and F&B leaders respond to changing consumer expectations with plant-based options, low-waste kitchen design, premiumisation, and tech-enabled personalisation. Ideal for foodservice professionals seeking inspiration, benchmarking ideas, or evaluating commercial and operational impact of evolving menu strategies.
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Apr- 2023 -20 AprilBusiness
Buyout firms eye joint Subway bid
Some of the world’s biggest buyout firms are exploring the possibility of a joint bid for Subway for around $10bn (ยฃ8.3bn), according to Sky News. Advent International, Bain Capital and TPG are considering teaming up in a so-called โclub dealโ as the second round of bidding comes to a close.…
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Mar- 2023 -6 MarchBusiness
Goldman Sachs amongst bidders for Subway
An arm of Goldman Sachs is amongst potential bidders to acquire Subway after the business was put on sale, according to Sky News.ย Sources said that the Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) joins Bain Capital, TPG and Asda shareholder TDR Capital as potential new owners of the business, all of…
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryFood and Drink
Subway explores potential saleย
Subway has announced that its shareholders are exploring a possible sale of the company.ย J.P. Morgan is advising the chain and will conduct the sale exploration process, though Subway said there is โno indication of timing or assurance that a sale will occurโ.ย The company added that it โdoes not…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Azzurri Group revenues double in FY22
The Azzurri Group has seen total revenues rise by ยฃ119m to ยฃ235.9m in its full-year results, an increase of 101.8% against the prior year as the group rebounded from the pandemic.ย The increased sales helped boost profit before tax, which hit ยฃ2.7m in the year ended 26 June 2022, up…
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Jul- 2022 -21 JulyCatering Companies
BaxterStorey and Searcys welcomes chef partner Richard Corrigan
BaxterStorey And Searcys, an independent hospitality food service, has welcomed Richard Corrigan as chef partner, to support in menu innovation and coaching. It said Corrigan is known for his โunique energy and passionโ for seasonal ingredients sourced from Britain and Ireland. His restaurant, Corriganโs Mayfair has been awarded London Restaurant…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Nandoโs losses double after โmost challenging yearโ
Nandoโs has revealed that its annual pre-tax losses for the period ending 28 February 2021 have more than doubled to ยฃ240m in what it called the โmost challenging year in its historyโ. The company announced that revenues were down by 39.3% during the period to ยฃ665m (2020: ยฃ1.09bn), after โsignificantโ…
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Feb- 2021 -9 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams seeks to expand franchise operations
Dessert cafรฉ brand Creams has announced it is seeking like-minded franchise partners to further roll-out its franchise operation nationwide.ย Key development areas that have been identified by the group include The Midlands, Yorkshire, North East, North West and Scotland.ย The โtried and testedโ operation, with its own Gelato factory and…
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Jan- 2020 -28 JanuaryAwards & Events
The Codโs Scallops named UKโs โbestโ fish and chip shop
The Codโs Scallops in Wollaton, Nottingham, has been named as the โFish and Chip Shop of the Yearโ at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2020. Owned by John Molnar and wife Helen, The Codsโ Scallops beat off competition from nine other shortlisted finalists to be crowned the UKโs โbest…
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