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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Feb- 2024 -13 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero H1 sales rise 17% to £265m
The Caffè Nero Group has today (13 February) announced “strong trading” for the first half of 2024, including sales growth of 17% over the same period last year. At group level, the business revealed sales for H1 2024 of £265m, an increase of 10% in like for like sales. In…
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Dec- 2023 -12 DecemberNews
Nando’s revenues hit £1.2bn in FY23
Nando’s has reported that revenues increased to £1.2bn for the year ending February 2023 with sales for the group in excess of pre-pandemic levels. Operating profit for the company returned to £17m for the first time since 2020 as margin on returning sales exceeded its fixed operating costs. The group…
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Aug- 2023 -18 AugustPeople
Loungers appoints new Cosy Club MD
The operator of Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as the new managing director of Cosy Club effective from September. Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director. …
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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 (£8.3bn), according to Sky News. Advent International, Bain Capital and TPG are considering teaming up in a so-called “club deal” 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. 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 sale
Subway has announced that its shareholders are exploring a possible sale of the company. J.P. Morgan is advising the chain and will conduct the sale exploration process, though Subway said there is “no indication of timing or assurance that a sale will occur”. The company added that it “does not…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Azzurri Group revenues double in FY22
The Azzurri Group has seen total revenues rise by £119m to £235.9m in its full-year results, an increase of 101.8% against the prior year as the group rebounded from the pandemic. The increased sales helped boost profit before tax, which hit £2.7m 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 “unique energy and passion” for seasonal ingredients sourced from Britain and Ireland. His restaurant, Corrigan’s Mayfair has been awarded London Restaurant…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRestaurants
Nando’s losses double after ‘most challenging year’
Nando’s has revealed that its annual pre-tax losses for the period ending 28 February 2021 have more than doubled to £240m in what it called the “most challenging year in its history”. The company announced that revenues were down by 39.3% during the period to £665m (2020: £1.09bn), after “significant”…
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Feb- 2021 -9 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams seeks to expand franchise operations
Dessert café brand Creams has announced it is seeking like-minded franchise partners to further roll-out its franchise operation nationwide. Key development areas that have been identified by the group include The Midlands, Yorkshire, North East, North West and Scotland. The “tried and tested” operation, with its own Gelato factory and…
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