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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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Mar- 2024 -12 MarchVenues & Properties
Boxpark to open Liverpool site on 19 April
Boxpark has announced that its Liverpool location will be officially opening to the public on Friday 19 April, with a launch party and line-up of “festival-style” events planned across the weekend of 19 – 21 April. The venue will be located in the historic Canning Hall as part of the…
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11 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/24
Marston’s has announced that current chair William Rucker will step down in July. After five and a half years in the role, Rucker has informed the board of his intention to step down to focus on his other increased business commitments, which include being the chair designate of the British…
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11 MarchRestaurants
Azzurri Group achieves reduction in carbon emissions
Azzurri Group, the operator of ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has achieved a reduction in carbon emissions, both in absolute terms and intensity reduction of 9.7% (tCO2e/ £1m turnover). Along with a strong financial performance and the opening of additional restaurants, the group’s reduction in absolute emissions was…
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7 MarchNews
Gaucho launches VAT-free Friday lunches
Gaucho has decided to launch VAT-free lunches on Fridays during March in all its ten central London locations. The decision follows the decision for the Chancellor not to abandon the ‘tourist tax’ in the Spring Budget as well as the Mayor of London’s campaign to bring back Friday trading in…
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6 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/03/24
The Gentlemen Baristas has been bought out of administration and sold for £785k. The chain previously called in an administrator from Parker Getty Limited back in January, after being “adversely affected” by higher costs of materials as well as the costs of sales and staff. Darwin and Wallace reported a…
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6 MarchRestaurants
Brasseria Familia exceeds crowdfunding target for third site
Brasseria Familia has exceeded its target for crowdfunding the opening of its third site, raising £1.2m in the first 48 hours. The company launched the campaign to support the opening of its third site on Brompton Road this May and received 82 investors in the first two days. After the…
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5 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/03/24
Greggs reported pre-tax profits of £188.3m for 2023, as sales increased 19.6% to £1.8bn. The group opened a “record” 220 new shops in 2023 and 75 closures (145 net openings), growing the estate to 2,473 shops as at 30 December 2023. Looking ahead, Greggs expects no change to management’s expectations…
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5 MarchNews
Thirty7 restaurant to open in Covent Garden
New all-day dining concept thirty7 will open its debut location in Covent Garden, London. Conceived by Hampton Lovell and Co, the founders of seafood and oyster restaurant The Oystermen, the launch of thirty7 marks their third hospitality venue within the Covent Garden neighbourhood, further reemphasising the destination’s commitment to…
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4 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Coffee#1 H1 sales rise 18.8% to £29.6m
Coffee shop brand Coffee#1 has revealed that sales rose 18.8% to £29.6m during the first half of the financial year from June 2023 to November 2023. The group’s like-for-likes sales performance for the same period also remained robust at 8%, underpinned by sustained customer growth of 1.2%. During H1, the…
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1 MarchPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns reopens Glasgow pub after £340k refurb
Admiral Taverns has reopened The Brockburn, formerly The Pollock pub, in Glasgow following a £340,000 refurbishment. The pub has been completely redecorated with an updated bar and lounge area to create a “warm and inviting atmosphere”. Outside, the pub has been given a “vibrant and modern look”, including brand new…
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