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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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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberCatering Companies
Searcys officially opens events venue at 41 Portland Place
Restaurateur and events caterer, Searcys, has announced the official opening of 41 Portland Place following a major refurbishment, adding to its portfolio of brasseries, bars and event spaces located across London. A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, 41 Portland Place boasts eight bright and airy versatile event spaces, including…
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11 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/11/24
UKH with the support of industry bosses have warned of the effects of the autumn budget, saying that it will cause small business closures, job losses and reduced investment in the sector. UKH boss Kate Nicholls was supported by the likes of Fuller’s, Stonegate Group and Whitbread, as well as…
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11 NovemberRestaurants
Kin Restaurant to open in Fitzrovia
Reza and Mohammed Malekzadeh, co-founders of the daytime veg-forward Kin Café in Fitzrovia, have acquired Cin Cin restaurant on Foley Street to open a full-service restaurant with an expanded menu. This will be the cousins’ fifth site with Kin Restaurant and Kin Café joining the three-strong Persian restaurants, Naroon, which…
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11 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Soho Coffee unveils new store format with Westfield opening
Soho Coffee has officially opened its newest concept – Soho Coffee and Kitchen – in Westfield, London, which aims to “redefine the coffee shop experience” with a focus on community, comfort and craftsmanship. The store features a welcoming seating area both inside and outside to encourage socialising, working or unwinding. …
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7 NovemberNews-In-Brief
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 every attempt to stay as competitive as possible”. It comes as Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales in Q1 were 5.9% higher than the same period last year, as bar…
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7 NovemberRestaurants
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 in Newcastle. Set to open on 10 November in Eldon Square, the opening marks the brand’s debut in the city as it continues to grow its portfolio of retail sites…
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6 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 06/11/24
Domino’s has reported that total sales rose 3% to £374.8m in Q3, as total orders increased 3.5% on a comparable basis to 17.4 million. The group attributed its performance to delivery orders continuing its “strong” momentum, as it was up 6.6% against last year’s Q3 to 11.1 million. However, collection…
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6 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Cornish Bakery named in latest Top 100 Retail Growth Index
Cornish Bakery has been cited as one of the only UK hospitality companies in this year’s Top 100 Interpath Retail Growth Index, as the chain achieved “record-breaking” sales of over £1m per week. The index, which tracks multiple sectors, from fashion to forecourts and hobbies to wellbeing, ranks their two-year…
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4 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Chaiiwala opens new site at Birmingham Airport
Chaiiwala has officially opened a new cafe location at Birmingham Airport. The new site will offer signature products from drinks such as Karak Chai, Karak Coffee to food such as English-ish Breakfast, Masala Chips and Samosas whether they order at the till, or in advance via their phone. The Chaiiwala…
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1 NovemberRestaurants
Ikea unveils first Swedish restaurant in UK
Ikea has opened its first Swedish restaurant in Hammersmith, next to its recently revamped Ikea Hammersmith city store. The new restaurant is the first time Ikea has created an exclusive dining space on the high street. The space, formerly home to a Wasabi restaurant, has been kitted out to seat…
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