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.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    9 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 09/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 09/02/24

    Yum Brands total Q4 revenues rose 1% to $2.03bn (£1.6bn), as net incomes rose 24% to $463m (£367.3m) during the period ending December 2023. The news comes as the group’s global operations of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell saw a 5% rise in sales – driven by a 6%…

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  • 9 February
    NewsIndian concept restaurant Dosa Darlings opens in Oxford

    Indian concept restaurant Dosa Darlings opens in Oxford

    A new Indian restaurant and cocktail bar, Dosa Darlings, is opening its doors in Oxford this month. Officially opening today (9 February) at 56-60 Cowley Road, Dosa Darlings aims to “disrupt” the perception of traditional Indian cuisine by offering South Indian inspired small plates and a playful cocktail menu.   Part…

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  • 6 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/02/24

    Ormer Mayfair by Sofian in Mayfair has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February. Compass Group UK&I has spent over £3m of its…

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  • 6 February
    Pubs and BarsCompass commits over £3m Apprenticeship Levy funding

    Compass commits over £3m Apprenticeship Levy funding

    Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced it has supported 250 apprentice programmes across 170 organisations, committing over £3m of its Apprenticeship Levy. These funds have helped small and medium-sized enterprises, charities and social enterprises to invest in and develop their staff. Large employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy can…

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

    Today’s news in brief – 02/02/24

    Urban Pubs and Bars’ EBITDA reached £6.4m for the financial year ended 30 April 2023, an improvement of 11% versus the prior year. The leisure group, which operates 42 pubs, bars and restaurants across London, revealed like-for-like sales were up 17% and turnover increased by almost 60% to £52.2m. UKH…

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  • 2 February
    RestaurantsApple Butter to open second site in March

    Apple Butter to open second site in March

    Apple Butter has announced that it is opening a second site at 4-5 Langham Place in March. Differing from the Seven Dials flagship café, it revealed the new site is “poised to transform into a distinguished dining destination”, spotlighting new lunch and dinner options. The 75 cover restaurant near Oxford…

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  • 2 February
    RestaurantsCarmel to launch new site in London’s Fitzrovia

    Carmel to launch new site in London’s Fitzrovia

    Mediterranean restaurant and bar Carmel has signed a 15-year lease for 7-8 Market Place, Fitzrovia, which marks its second site in London following the success of Carmel in Queen’s Park. The group also operates Berber and Q in East London and Shawarma Bar in Exmouth Market. The new 95-seater restaurant…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    19 January
    Food and DrinkMarket Halls reports record festive period

    Market Halls reports record festive period

    Market Halls has revealed that its like-for-like sales were up 55% in December, a record for the company in the festive period. The company stated that sales were boosted by large corporate bookings, a high-profile appearance on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals and an extensive Christmas campaign. The campaign offered a…

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  • Dec- 2023 -
    12 December
    Food and DrinkShake Shack to open in Oxford

    Shake Shack to open in Oxford

    Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open in Oxford on 18 December, its 15th UK location. Shake Shack Oxford is set over three floors, with a prime location on Cornmarket Street, a major pedestrian shopping hub in the city’s historic centre. The interior is inspired by local…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    13 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief 13/11/23

    Today’s news in brief 13/11/23

    Daniel Thwaites reported a turnover of £60.3m for the half-year ended 30 September, up 4% year-on-year. The group’s operating profit, however, fell from £9.9m in the same period last year to £8.8m. The drop was attributed to the impact of property disposal, with the group making only a £200k profit…

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