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Stay ahead with curated reporting on new restaurant, pub, bar, café, and catering openings across the UK. This highlights the latest venue launches, from independents to multi-site operators, and offers behind-the-scenes insights into concept development, site selection, kitchen design, menu strategy, and operational planning. Whether you’re tracking competitors, scouting for inspiration, or evaluating expansion trends, this coverage helps hospitality professionals understand where investment is going and how new openings are shaping the foodservice landscape. Essential reading for chefs, operators, landlords, and F&B executives watching the market evolve.
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May- 2019 -1 MayAdvice
Business expansion
Every business is unique and while the way each business runs is dependent on several factors, growth and expansion are key goals for most business owners and entrepreneurs. Rachel Tweedale, co-director at the Elite Fish and Chip Company, explains the challenges she has faced while growing Elite’s third-generation family business…
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1 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Paul to open second express outlet at Tottenham Court Road
French artisan bakery and pâtisserie, Paul, will open its second Express shop on Tottenham Court Road on 13 May, following on from the success of its Express St Pancras outlet which opened in May 2018. Adjacent to Warren Street tube station, the new 58 sq. ft Express shop will focus…
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1 MayRestaurants
Pizza Express sees growth despite ‘challenging conditions’
Pizza Express saw its group turnover increase 1.6% to £543m for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2018. In the UK and Ireland underlying like-for-like sales grew 0.1% excluding the impact from adverse weather (down 1.0% unadjusted) while internationally, the Italian chain’s total sales were up 8.4% when compared with…
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Apr- 2019 -30 AprilRestaurants
Bar + Block Steakhouse to launch pop-up gin terrace with Fever-Tree
Bar + Block Steakhouse will be serving up the first taste of summer with a pop-up gin terrace in collaboration with tonic water and mixer brand Fever-Tree. Opening on World Gin Day (8 June) in collaboration with Fever-Tree, the restaurant’s al fresco terrace will be transformed into a treehouse and…
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26 AprilRestaurants
Jason Atherton puts Social Wine and Tapas restaurant on the market
Chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton is looking to sell his Social Wine and Tapas located in London’s Marylebone area. According to reports by Eater the restaurant commands an annual rent of £135,000 per year, and is described by estate agents as a “rarely available restaurant site”. The sale comes as…
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25 AprilPubs and Bars
Heineken makes record £50m investment in Star Pubs & Bars estate
Pub business and drinks producer, Heineken, has announced a record investment of £50m to refurbish nearly 150 pubs across the UK, creating an estimated 1,200 hospitality jobs. The investment programme will see everything from gardens, kitchens, bars, snugs and toilets given a bespoke refurbishment to fit each pub’s individual character.…
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24 AprilRestaurants
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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24 AprilRestaurants
Love Island star’s restaurant to open with proceeds going to charity
The restaurant Love Island star Mike Thalassitis was planning to open before his death, The Skillet in Loughton, Essex, is set to go ahead with its launch this weekend. On the restaurant’s Instagram page, Thalassitis’ business partner Scott Neilson confirmed it would be opening on 27 April with sales from…
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18 AprilRestaurants
Kalifornia Kitchen set to open second restaurant in Fulham
Kalifornia Kitchen has announced it is set to launch its second restaurant in London’s Fulham area. The vegan restaurant chain’s new opening follows its other site also located in the capital, in the Fitzrovia area. Set to open in May, the new site will be located in Market Hall Fulham,…
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18 AprilRestaurants
Edinburgh Marina gains marine works licence
Edinburgh Marina has confirmed today that it has now been granted its marine works licence by Marine Scotland to open less than 2.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre. The granting of the licence paves the way for the construction of the new 373-berth marina which, will provide 24/7 access to…
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