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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- 2018 -4 MayRestaurants
Hollywood’s Mark Wahlberg to bring burger chain to London
Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Paul and Donnie will be debuting their burger eatery in London’s Covent Garden. Wahlburger, founded in 2011, currently has 22 chains across America. The new outlet will be at 8-9 James Street. The first UK site will be a 6,000 sqft, two-storey building and will…
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4 MayPubs and Bars
Knebworth Estate lets village pub to Anglian Country Inns
Village pub The Lytton Arms, in the Hertfordshire village of Old Knebworth, part of the Knebworth House Estate has been let to Anglian Country Inns, leisure property specialist Fleurets has confirmed. Anglian Country Inns aim to retain elements of a property’s historical features, with an aim to create an atmosphere…
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3 MayBusiness
Pizza Express turnover up by 6.3%
Pizza Express has announced a turnover of £534.2m for the year, a 6.3% increase on last year’s results. Like-for-like sales for the group, which exclude new store openings and store closures, also increased, by of 1.4%. The pizza chain opened 27 new restaurants of their own overseas last year, with…
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3 MayPeople
Marco Pierre White opens new Chophouse restaurant in Manchester
Marco Pierre White’s new Manchester restaurant Mr White’s English Chophouse has officially opened its doors. Situated below the Velvet Hotel on Canal Street, Mr White’s English Chophouse will focus on a menu featuring quality steaks, chops and grills and pies, all created by the celebrity chef. The Manchester venue is…
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3 MayBusiness
Vine Acquisitions purchases The Laine Pub Company
Vine Acquisitions, backed by Patron Capital and May Capital, has acquired The Laine Pub Company, in partnership with the Laine management team. The pub group began with the opening of the Mash Tun in Brighton in 1996, and has since grown to comprise 54 managed, independent pubs, with 21 in…
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1 MayPubs and Bars
New bar and music venue opening in Ayr
Independent restaurant and bar operators Buzzworks Holdings has announced it is opening its first pub, hosting live music and offering beer, cocktails and food. With the opening of the pub, named T-Bar, Buzzworks Holdings has invested over £750,000 in its Ayr venues over the past six months. The pub will…
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1 MayRestaurants
Edinburgh Grand unveils The Register Club
New five-star hotel, the Edinburgh Grand, has unveiled its ‘Register Club’ champagne and cocktail lounge bar. The bar will occupy the entire west wing of the St Andrew Square building’s fourth floor, which welcomes its first guests on 1 June, serving simple dishes that focus on local and artisan producers…
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Apr- 2018 -26 AprilAdvice
Beating today’s economic challenges to make waves in the catering world
Making the transition from a small business to a major player in the catering world is a daunting but necessary step for anyone serious about making it big in hospitality, says John Trueman, CEO of Quadranet Systems. Although there are a number of hurdles to overcome, it can be achieved…
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25 AprilAdvice
Maximising the brand image of your hospitality venue
Refurbishment and maintenance is a crucial element of owning any hospitality venue. Keeping it looking its absolute best is as vital as the original investment if brand image is to be protected. Getting the customer experience right With a new survey asserting that a quarter of all consumers (23%) plan…
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24 AprilGovernment
Government urged to ban fast food outlets opening near schools
The Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health has urged the government to ban fast food outlets within 400 metres of schools as part of its updated childhood obesity strategy. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has suggested introducing the measure in London previously, but the college said it wants…
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