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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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilRestaurants
Six By Nico announces Oxford opening
Restaurant group Six by Nico has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate Oxford on Wednesday 22 May, which will be its fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is known for its six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks,…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Gail’s owner in talks over potential sale
Gail’s owner, Bread Holdings, is reportedly readying to appoint advisers for a sale of the bakery and coffee chain for more than £200m, according to Sky News. It is understood that Bain Capital Credit and EBITDA Investments, a fund backed by restaurant investor Henry McGovern, are planning to appoint bankers…
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8 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/03/24
BM Caterers has won contracts worth more than £10m over the last six months, with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. The group’s new clients include global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines, law firm Lewis Silkin, and power tools business STIHL. The NTIA has…
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8 MarchRestaurants
Deliveroo announces exclusive Sticks n Sushi partnership
Deliveroo has announced that sushi and yakitori restaurant, Sticks’n’Sushi, will be available exclusively on the platform. Takeaway from the restaurant will now be available exclusively on Deliveroo from all of its 14 sites across the UK. Deliveroo customers will be able to order from Oxford, Cambridge, and from areas all…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Red Engine posts £67m sales in 2023
Red Engine, owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has announced that it posted sales of £67m for 2023, up 26% year-on-year. It also revealed that Red Engine venues and partner venues sales when combined exceeded £100m for 2023, up 28% YOY, with like-for-like sales increasing by 10%. Red Engine,…
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9 FebruaryNews
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 FebruaryNews
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 FebruaryNews
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 FebruaryPubs and Bars
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 FebruaryNews
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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