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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.

  • Apr- 2024 -
    12 April
    RestaurantsDeliveroo extends exclusive partnership with Wingstop

    Deliveroo extends exclusive partnership with Wingstop

    Deliveroo and Wingstop have announced an extension of their exclusivity partnership, which began in 2018.  The chicken restaurant chain’s menu will be available exclusively to Deliveroo customers to order on demand in 15 cities across the UK.  Wingstop currently has 43 restaurants nationwide, as well as a “robust” opening pipeline…

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  • 11 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 11/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 11/04/24

    Revolution Bars Group has unveiled a restructuring plan as sales rose 8.3% to £82.3m for the 26-week period ending 30 December 2023. Group like-for-like sales for the four weeks from 4 to 31 December 2023 were up 9%, the best festive period since 2019. Despite a strong festive trading period,…

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  • 11 April
    RestaurantsFellini to open in South West London

    Fellini to open in South West London

    The team behind the famed institution and Mayfair lounge, Paparazzi Café has announced its newest restaurant opening, Fellini on 6 May in Chelsea.  Based on the previous successes of Paparazzi Café, the team intends to restore authentic Italian hospitality into the London dining scene. On the menu, there will be…

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  • 11 April
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsSpice and Grind selected for Eden building coffee shop

    Spice and Grind selected for Eden building coffee shop

    Spice and Grind has been selected to run the ground floor coffee shop in the £36m 12-storey Eden building in Salford. Planting features throughout the ground floor of Eden and the café’s furniture was carefully chosen on the basis of sustainable credentials. FSC timber is also used throughout with the…

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  • 9 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 09/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 09/04/24

    RedCat Pub Company’s net losses after tax have widened to £31m during the year ending 2 April 2023, up from £5.4m in the year before. This comes despite the pub group achieving a turnover of £120.5m, up from £62.8m in 2022, and gross profits of £89.2m, rising from £47.2m. Group…

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  • 9 April
    Pubs and BarsRed Engine secures £60M facility to drive global expansion

    Red Engine secures £60M facility to drive global expansion

    Red Engine has announced today that it has secured a new £60m facility from Santander, HSBC and Barclays. The company behind Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle has revealed that it plans to use this capital for a global expansion drive. Red Engine will open Electric Shuffle Manchester and New…

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  • 9 April
    NewsPan-Asian restaurant SanHao to open in London’s Chinatown

    Pan-Asian restaurant SanHao to open in London’s Chinatown

    SanHao, a restaurant focused on hand-pulled noodles and soups, will be debuting within Chinatown London’s food landscape in 3 Gerrard Street.   Set to open its doors later this year, SanHao is the latest addition to Chinatown London from the restaurateurs behind Hong Kong style café, The Eight, and Pan-Asian concept,…

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  • 5 April
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsTwo Magpies’ bakery and cafe opens in Framlingham

    Two Magpies’ bakery and cafe opens in Framlingham

    Two Magpies is today (5 April) officially opening its latest bakery and cafe in Framlingham.  The new bakery, the tenth in the Two Magpies Group, is housed in the old Barclays Bank on Market Square. The new addition to the town will support local commerce and create new jobs in…

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  • 4 April
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsStarbucks to open 100 new sites in FY24 amid sales growth

    Starbucks to open 100 new sites in FY24 amid sales growth

    Starbucks UK plans to open an additional 100 new sites in FY24, as total revenues rose 21.9% to £547.7m for the year to 1 October 2023. The group reported that “strong and resilient” revenue growth continued during 2023, even with challenging economic headwinds in the UK. As a result, the…

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  • 2 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 02/04/24

    Revolution Bars shares have been suspended after it failed to produce interim results. It follows the closure of eight Revolution bars across England in January with the company blaming the cost of living crisis. The group confirmed it was in talks with shareholders and investors, including hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson,…

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