Nottingham

Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality activity across this major East Midlands city, with a focus on key areas including Hockley, Lace Market, West Bridgford, and the city centre. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, student-driven footfall, and investment linked to retail and regeneration projects. Insight is tailored for operators responding to a mix of commuter, student, and leisure trade, and tracking how Nottingham’s diverse dining scene continues to evolve.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    15 February
    NewsKnoops revenues up 23% since Christmas

    Knoops revenues up 23% since Christmas

    Chocolate drinks expert Knoops has reported a 23% revenue increase on a LFL basis for the start of the year.  In addition to over-the-counter, barista-prepared drinks, sales of chocolate flakes in stores are continuing to perform strongly – also up 23% LFL.  Online sales in January were up 163% on…

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  • 8 February
    Pubs and BarsNFL announces three UK sports bar partners for 2024

    NFL announces three UK sports bar partners for 2024

    The NFL has announced ETM Group, ARC Inspirations and Regional Taverns as its official UK sports bar partners for the 2024 season. ETM Sports Pubs and Kitchens will serve as the home of NFL hospitality in London while ARC Inspirations and its BOX venues serve as flagships in the Midlands…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    23 January
    RestaurantsPopeyes UK to open over 30 sites in 2024

    Popeyes UK to open over 30 sites in 2024

    Popeyes UK has announced its expansion plans that will see it open over 30 new sites in 2024. The brand, which entered the UK in November 2021, currently has 36 locations, including five drive-thrus, plus seven delivery kitchens across the UK. The 30 new openings will take its total number…

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  • 11 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 11/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 11/01/24

    Arc Inspirations has reported record sales for December 2023, as like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% compared with the same period last year. The news comes as like-for-like sales at BOX rose by 30%, 24% at Manahatta and 10% at Banyan, while recent openings in Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham all significantly…

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  • 11 January
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations reports ‘record’ sales for December 2023

    Arc Inspirations reports ‘record’ sales for December 2023

    Arc Inspirations, the operator of bar brands Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has reported record sales for December 2023, as like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% compared with the same period last year. The news comes as like-for-like sales at BOX rose by 30%, 24% at Manahatta and 10% at Banyan, while…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    30 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 30/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 30/11/23

    Mitchells and Butlers reported a drop in operating profits to £98m for the year ended 30 September due to weaker property valuations and increased costs, including higher wages. Sales, however, rose to £2.5bn, marking a 9.1% like-for-like growth. The group noted a 7.2% rise in like-for-like sales at the start…

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  • 30 November
    RestaurantsPizza Punks appoints FRP to assist with 2024 expansion plans

    Pizza Punks appoints FRP to assist with 2024 expansion plans

    Pizza Punks has appointed FRP Corporate Finance to assist the chain in raising capital, as it looks to speed up its expansion plans during 2024.  The firm’s appointment comes as the pizza chain has spent the past six months consolidating after opening four new restaurants last year in Leicester, Nottingham,…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    7 September
    Food and DrinkRoxy Leisure to open Roxy Lanes Liverpool in November

    Roxy Leisure to open Roxy Lanes Liverpool in November

    Roxy Leisure will be opening its Roxy Lanes concept in Liverpool this November, marking the third site and the first venue in the region in the group’s expansion plan.  Roxy Lanes Liverpool School Lane will focus on 10 pin bowling and feature a range of activities including American pool, shuffleboard,…

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  • Aug- 2023 -
    3 August
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

    Pizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

    Pizza Pilgrims has joined the Zero Carbon Forum to accelerate its progress to net zero, as well as to share its sustainability insight and learnings across the sector.   According to the pizza chain, one of the biggest challenges that pizza companies face is how to address the environmental impact of…

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  • Jul- 2023 -
    3 July
    NewsPizza Pilgrims sales increase 80% to £21m in FY22

    Pizza Pilgrims sales increase 80% to £21m in FY22

    Pizza Pilgrims has reported sales of £21m, an increase of 80%, for the period ended in June 2022.  EBITDA for the company was £1.1m, a 56% increase on the previous year as a result of new openings and operational efficiencies. In 2022, the company operated 19 pizzerias in London and…

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