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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.

  • Jan- 2024 -
    29 January
    RestaurantsBuzzworks sees revenues rise to £29.9m

    Buzzworks sees revenues rise to £29.9m

    Buzzworks Holdings Limited has reported a 19% increase in revenue to £29.9m for the year ending 30 April 2023. Its like-for-like sales were also up 5.3% for the five weeks to 31 December 2023 which came on top of “strong growth” last year. However, the group recorded underlying EBITDA before…

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  • 29 January
    RestaurantsLoungers opens 250th site in Rochdale

    Loungers opens 250th site in Rochdale

    Loungers has announced the opening of its 250th site – Pionero Lounge in Rochdale – which officially opened today (29 January).  Since the group’s interim results on 28 November, it has opened Coltello Lounge in Cramlington; Arturo Lounge in Penrith; Costero Lounge in Paignton; Consurio Lounge in Caerphilly; and Centivo…

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  • 25 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 25/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 25/01/24

    Hospitality vendors in the North have averaged 7.2% sales growth in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and escalating business rates. New research conducted by Northern Restaurant and Bar in partnership with CGA by NielsenIQ revealed that Newcastle (12.7%) and York (9.2%) lead the uptrend, followed by Sheffield (7.1%),…

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  • 25 January
    RestaurantsSushiDog secures £800k investment for London openings

    SushiDog secures £800k investment for London openings

    Quick service restaurant chain SushiDog has secured an investment of £800k from Middleton Enterprises to fuel the opening of four new sites in London.  The news marks the second funding round into SushiDog, as Middleton Enterprises invested £612k into the business in April 2023.  SushiDog’s ‘grab and go’ model offers…

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  • 19 January
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsLexington and Fat Macy’s launch new café

    Lexington and Fat Macy’s launch new café

    Corporate contract caterer Lexington Catering has recently launched a dedicated café space at one of its client sites in partnership with social enterprise Fat Macy’s. Fat Macy’s is a social enterprise that aims to get Londoners out of hostels and into their own homes. Fat Macy’s provides a structured opportunity…

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  • 18 January
    NewsChopstix and Festival Street Kitchen open at Festival Place

    Chopstix and Festival Street Kitchen open at Festival Place

    Chopstix, the pan-Asian noodle bar, has opened a new location at retail and leisure destination Festival Place.  It will be joined by street food operator, Festival Street Kitchen, which is upsizing into the centre. Having opened adjacent to Pret A Manger, Chopstix delivers its fresh pan-Asian inspired menu, spotlighting a…

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  • 17 January
    FeaturesIn conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif

    In conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif

    Can you tell us about your hospitality experience leading up to starting Eco Pizza in 1993? My love of food dates back to my childhood in Egypt, where I learned the secrets of dough making from my grandfather, Gerges, who during the Spring Equinox festival would produce and distribute the…

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  • 17 January
    NewsPan-Asian restaurant Yiqi launches in London’s Chinatown

    Pan-Asian restaurant Yiqi launches in London’s Chinatown

    Pan-Asian restaurant concept YiQi has officially launched its debut location on Chinatown London’s 14 Lisle Street. Celebrating a range of cuisines from across the ESEA region, YiQi’s menu includes South East Asian dishes, regional Chinese favourites, Korean classics, and Japanese dishes, with recipes and techniques created by chef Lum Wah…

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  • 16 January
    NewsRIO Brazilian Steakhouse to open in Edinburgh this February

    RIO Brazilian Steakhouse to open in Edinburgh this February

    RIO Brazilian Steakhouse has announced it will open a new location in Edinburgh on Friday 9 February 2024. The Brazilian Steakhouse offering an authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience will open its doors on George Street, within the historic Assembly Rooms building in a 150-cover space formerly home to Jamie’s Italian.…

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  • 16 January
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCooks Coffee sales rise 15.8% across UK&I in 2023

    Cooks Coffee sales rise 15.8% across UK&I in 2023

    Cooks Coffee has experienced a 15.8% rise in sales to $53.8m (£26.9m) across the UK and Ireland for the year ended 31 December 2023.  The news comes as, within the UK, store sales rose by 18.6% to reach $35m (£17.5m) compared with the same period last year, while in Ireland…

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