Oxford
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice activity in this university city, with reporting focused on central Oxford, Jericho, Cowley Road, and Summertown. Topics include restaurant and café openings, independent concepts, student and tourist-driven footfall, and premium casual formats. Insight is designed for operators navigating a market shaped by academic life, heritage appeal, and growing demand for diverse dining experiences.
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Oct- 2024 -7 OctoberPubs and Bars
Stonegate launches Social Pub and Kitchen brand to consumers
Stonegate Group has introduced its new Social Pub and Kitchen brand to consumers, following the refurbishment and rebrand of pubs across England and Scotland. With more than £5m invested into refurbishing its pubs in FY24 and with more to come in FY25, this investment project aims to enhance its managed…
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Sep- 2024 -11 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/09/24
Job vacancies have fallen below 100,000 for the first time since the pandemic, falling to 98,000, in what UKH has called a “positive milestone” for the sector. ONS figures also indicate that average earnings are 4% higher than a year ago, which UKH boss Kate Nicholls attributed to the LPC…
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11 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Red Engine to open its 14th UK Flight Club in Oxford
Red Engine has announced that it is set to open its newest Flight Club in Oxford, the 14th venue in the UK, on 22 November. Flight Club Oxford will feature semi-private oches around a bar with seating options and two terraces. The hospitality group and its partners have already opened…
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Aug- 2024 -12 AugustRestaurants
White Rabbit Fund acquires Island Poke
Hospitality incubator White Rabbit Fund has announced the acquisition of Island Poke’s assets, having recently undertaken a voluntary restructuring. Island Poke, which serves Hawaiian poke bowls, opened its first permanent restaurant in Soho in 2016. However, due the economic turmoil of the pandemic coupled with the impact of inflation, the…
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Jul- 2024 -12 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/07/24
British pubs and bars are expected to see sales rise 50% during the Euros final, according to UKH. The boost in sales will be part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. Reaching the final also means the entire hospitality sector is set to benefit from overall sales increases…
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12 JulyNews
Pizza Express to open new restaurant in Oxford Summertown
Pizza Express has announced that it is opening a new location in Oxford Summertown on 13 July. This latest opening brings the brand’s estate to a total of 360 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, each one representing an “important part” of local high streets and communities. The opening of…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneFood and Drink
Market Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m
Food hall operator Market Halls has reported a “remarkable” 155% rise in revenues to £22m in the 12-month period to July 2023, which will set the stage for its plans to open more food halls across the country. At the same time, the Gees Court-backed company has secured a prime…
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17 JunePubs and Bars
Red Engine signs new franchise partnership with Loyola Group
Flight Club operator Red Engine has announced it has signed a new franchise partnership with Loyola Group. Loyola Group is the operator of multiple hospitality establishments across Ireland and Portugal and the partnership is backed by the Irish entrepreneur, Barry McGrath. This partnership will introduce Flight Club to Ireland, beginning…
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13 JuneBreweries and Distilleries
Fuller’s FY profits soar 61% to £20.5m
Fuller’s has today (13 June) announced a 61% increase in profit before tax to £20.5m for the 53-week period ended 30 march. It comes as sales at the brewing company rose by 7% to £359.1m, while EBITDA reached £60.8m. Like-for-like sales were up 11%, with Fuller’s announcing “strong” sales and…
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May- 2024 -21 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/05/24
The Big Table Group reported a pre-tax loss of £13.8m for the year ended October 2023, despite having increased its turnover from £26.1m to £31.6m. The owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia, and Frankie and Benny’s attributed its performance to rising inflation, which had commenced during 2022 and had also…
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