Newcastle
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across this major North East city, with reporting focused on areas such as Grey Street, Jesmond, the Ouseburn, and Quayside. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent growth, student-driven footfall, nightlife trends, and regional investment. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers monitoring city-centre regeneration, premium casual dining, and the evolving role of Newcastle as a destination for both local and visiting audiences.
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Nov- 2022 -3 NovemberPeople
Arc Inspirations appoints Mike Tye as chairman
Arc Inspirations has appointed hospitality sector veteran and leader Mike Tye as chairman, and he will support the senior team, led by CEO and co-founder Martin Wolstencroft, in the on-going development of the business. In his new role, Tye will work alongside the team as the group plans for a…
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberVenues & Properties
The Inn Collection Group acquires St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno
The Inn Collection Group has acquired the historic property of the St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno, Wales, as its third site in its “growing” pubs with rooms estate in the region. The news of the Newcastle-based operator acquiring the 60-room property comes as its total number of venues have reached…
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19 OctoberFood and Drink
Cairn Group appoints new director of F&B operations
Newcastle-based Cairn Group has announced the appointment of David Ladd as the company’s director of food and beverage operations to oversee its portfolio of standalone restaurants and bars. It is reported that Ladd joins from Bar Soba Group where he headed the Pan Asian brand and was responsible for an…
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4 OctoberRestaurants
Chopstix targets expansion following franchisee deal
Chopstix has announced a long-term agreement with franchisee Sparta Foods LTD, which will lay out a “bold” strategy of growth to target a pipeline of 25 stores in the coming years. Working closely with Chopstix franchise director, Aaron Moore-Saxton, Sparta Foods LTD will reportedly concentrate its portfolio of stores in…
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Sep- 2022 -2 SeptemberRestaurants
The Fulham Shore reports resilient trading despite disruption
The Fulham Shore has revealed its trading remains “resilient and running in line with management expectations” despite train disruption and the rise in the cost of living. As part of its recent AGM, the group said that during the current financial year ending March 2023, the group has opened nine…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon warns of full-year losses amid ‘laborious’ recovery
JD Wetherspoon has warned it is expecting an annual loss of £30m in its upcoming full-year results, as recovery for many businesses has been “slower and more laborious” than first anticipated. After investing heavily in labour, repairs and marketing, the group expects FY22 losses to be higher than expected, as…
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Jun- 2022 -16 JuneRestaurants
Big Fang Collective continues expansion with Leeds opening
Big Fang Collective is set to open its latest multi branded hospitality venue in Leeds in late Autumn 2022. The Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, who own both the Ghetto Golf and Golf Fang brands, are planning to open the latest Golf Fang site in Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The Golf Fang…
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8 JuneRestaurants
Franco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading
The Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and Real Greek, has unveiled plans to open 11 new sites this year following a period of strong trading for the group. The group said it has continued to trade well and in line with expectations during April and May 2022, serving over…
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Feb- 2022 -2 FebruaryFeatures
Hell Yeah Hospitality: Secrets of growth during a pandemic
The past 18 months have not been all doom and gloom in the hospitality industry. Despite the period of uncertainty, companies have found ways to grow their business by exploring alternate avenues and diversifying their approach. Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryRestaurants
Hell Yeah Hospitality announces four new openings
Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and Veganizza, is set to double the number of its Pizza Punks restaurants in the UK in 2022 with four new openings. Furthermore, it has announced the appointment of Gordon Fraser as the groups financial director. He…
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