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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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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 31/01/24
Incipio Group revenues hit £26.4m after a “record” December trading period. The company, which operates hospitality venues including The Libertine and The Prince, also reported an increase of 38% in guest visits compared with the previous year. Admiral Taverns has invested over £27m to improve its community pubs in 2023.…
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31 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero to open first drive thru store at Stansted Airport
Coffee house brand Caffè Nero has today (31 January) announced it will open its first drive thru store in the world at Stansted Airport this Spring. The drive thru store will be located 500 yards from the main terminal building on the main road into and out of the airport.…
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30 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/01/24
Tortilla will be opening four new locations with SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise partnership includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester Piccadilly train station being the most recent…
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30 JanuaryNews
Farmer J to receive £5.5m funding to further growth
Farmer J has announced a £5.5m fundraise, led by Beringea, the transatlantic venture capital firm, to power further growth for the brand, with five new sites planned for 2024. Aptly described by owners as “forkin’ good food”, Farmer J provides build-your-own Fieldtrays with nutritious food sourced from high welfare, predominantly…
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30 JanuaryFood and Drink
Chipotle to open first location in Uxbridge
Chipotle has announced that it is set to open its first restaurant in Uxbridge, London on 5 February. Chipotle currently has 17 locations in the Greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US, Canada, and Western…
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30 JanuaryRestaurants
Tortilla to open four new sites with SSP
Tortilla has confirmed that it will be opening four new locations with global food travel group SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester…
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29 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/01/24
Buzzworks reported a 19% increase in revenues to £29.9m for the year ending 30 April 2023. The group’s 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. As part of its growth strategy, Buzzworks continued to…
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29 JanuaryRestaurants
Urban Greens to open fourth site
Modern salad bar Urban Greens has announced that it is set to open a fourth site on Kensington High Street. The new flagship, opening towards the end of January, will sit within Wrights Arcade in Kensington. Alongside this the company is set to launch a new menu spearheaded by chef…
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29 JanuaryRestaurants
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 JanuaryRestaurants
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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