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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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Aug- 2024 -27 AugustPubs and Bars
Hydes achieves ‘record’ FY turnover of £39.3m
Brewer and pub chain, Hydes, has reported that its turnover rose £5m to £39.3m for the year ended 31 March. Hydes also saw its overall pre-tax profits rise from £2.3m to £2.6m during the period. The family-owned business has attributed its “record” results to its investment in refurbishments, the opening…
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23 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 23/08/24
UKH Scotland has warned against Edinburgh’s “unsustainable” visitor levy. The trade body believes that the visitor levy should be kept “to a reasonable minimum”, as failure to do so will increase costs for both visitors and businesses in the city. In light of the council’s vote on a higher levy…
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23 AugustRestaurants
The Savoy to launch a new restaurant in November
London luxury hotel, The Savoy, will be officially opening its new dining destination – the Savoy Lounge – later this year in November. It comes after the Thames Foyer served its final afternoon tea this week in the evening of Wednesday 21 August. The space will now undergo a complete…
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22 AugustRestaurants
EG on the Move expands Cinnabon UK estate
The master franchisee of Cinnabon in the UK, EG on the Move, has opened more stores at the Bullring in Birmingham and in Livingston, Scotland, as part of the brand’s plans to expand its footprint. EG on the Move is also planning to open at least six more stores before…
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21 AugustFood and Drink
McDonald’s to open 200 UK&I restaurants amid £1bn investment
McDonald’s has announced plans to open over 200 new restaurants across the UK in the next four years, as the fast food group along with its franchisees will invest £1bn in celebration of 50 years in the country. The new openings will create more than 24,000 jobs across the UK…
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19 AugustPeople
The Victoria Oxshott appoints executive chef
Surrey-based gastropub, The Victoria Oxshott, has announced the appointment of Daniel Lee as its new executive chef. Lee joins the venue with a wealth of experience, having held senior roles at Seasons Kitchen and Farm Shop, Warbrook House Hotel and Pennyhill Park Hotel. Since officially opening three years ago, The…
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19 AugustRestaurants
Wingstop UK opens 50th site amid ongoing expansion plans
Wingstop UK has opened its fiftieth UK site in Bolton, amid plans to expand its already growing portfolio, with six more locations planned for the remainder of the year. The group has already opened 11 sites this year alone.The new Bolton site, located in the UK’s largest retail park, will…
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16 AugustRestaurants
Taco Bell UK extends closing hours at select locations
Taco Bell UK has launched Encore Hours, a new initiative that will see closing hours get extended at select locations to cater to concertgoers. With current restaurant options closing as early as 10pm, Taco Bell said music fans often “face the tough choice of missing their favourite artists’ encore or…
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16 AugustRestaurants
Atis to open eighth site in Eastcheap
Cult salad bar brand Atis is set to open in the capital in Eastcheap on 2 September, marking the brand’s eighth location in London and its second opening of 2024. The Eastcheap site will offer Atis’ customisable salad bowls, protein plates, and classic favourites such as the Azteca and Seiz’a…
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16 AugustFood and Drink
WHSmith rolls out café format amid food-to-go popularity
WHSmith has launched Smith’s Kitchen, a new own-brand café format that will offer dine-in and takeaway options, outside of travel locations. Smith’s Kitchen is the latest major food and drink launch this year, as WHSmith aims to expand its offering for customers and partners. According to the retailer, the new…
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