Newcastle

JD Wetherspoon plans to hit over 1k sites through hotel partnerships

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to expand beyond 1,000 locations by franchising with hotel partners. JD Wetherspoon is…

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Red Engine sees sales surge to £77.1m in FY24

Red Engine, the group behind bars such as Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has reported a 15% increase in sales…

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Greggs sales surge to £2.01bn in FY24

Greggs has surpassed the £2bn mark as its sales increased 11.3% to £2.014bn, with LFL sales in company-managed shops up…

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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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How will businesses deal with increased costs in 2025?

Since chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget those in the hospitality industry have been bracing for a year of increased costs.…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/11/24

Compass Group has acquired Zero Procure, a procurement firm that will sit within the Foodbuy UK and Ireland family of…

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Wendy’s UK to open four new restaurants

Wendy’s UK has announced that it is set to open four new restaurants as part of an expansion drive. The…

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Today’s news in brief – 07/11/24

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has warned of rising prices following the autumn budget, though the pub group intends to “make…

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Bubbleology continues expansion with Newcastle opening

Bubble tea brand Bubbleology is expanding its presence in the North of England with the opening of its first site…

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Punch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs

Punch Pubs and Co. has announced the acquisition of the Milton 1 and 2 portfolio from real estate investment company…

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