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.

  • Nov- 2023 -
    13 November
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsLoungers roll-out continues with four new sites

    Loungers roll-out continues with four new sites

    Loungers, a UK-based café, bar and restaurant operator under the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, has revealed that its accelerated site roll-out plan remains firmly on track, with the launch of four new sites since it announced its landmark 200th Lounge opening on 13 September 2023. The three new…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    16 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 16/10/23

    Loungers reported H1 total revenues of £149.6m, marking a 22.3% increase from the previous year. They achieved one-year like-for-like sales growth of 7.7% over the 24 weeks ending 1 October, showing an acceleration from the 5.7% growth reported for the 12 weeks ending 9 July. The company opened 16 new…

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  • 16 October
    NewsMorgan Pub Collective takes on The Gardener’s Arms in Oxford

    Morgan Pub Collective takes on The Gardener’s Arms in Oxford

    The Morgan Pub Collective has taken on its sixth pub with Greene King Pub partners, The Gardener’s Arms in Oxford. The pub, located on North Parade, Jericho, has been completely transformed inside and outside by owner Greene King Pub Partners thanks to a £270k investment, giving it a whole new…

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  • 6 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 06/10/23

    JD Wetherspoon revenues increased by 10.6% to £1.9bn for the year ending 30 July. Compared with FY19, like-for-like sales for the year grew by 7.4%, driven by increases in bar sales, food sales, slot/fruit machine sales, and hotel sales. Compared with FY22, like-for-like sales increased by 12.7%. Operating profit rebounded…

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  • 6 October
    Food and DrinkShake Shack set to open in Oxford

    Shake Shack set to open in Oxford

    Fast food restaurant Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open a new venue in Oxford. Set over three floors, the new Shack will open early next year with a prime location on Cornmarket Street, a major pedestrian shopping hub in Oxford’s historic centre. In preparation for the…

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  • 4 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 04/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 04/10/23

    Tortilla revenues grew 22% to £32.7m during the 26 weeks ending 2 July, due to eased cost pressures and increased consumer confidence. However, Adjusted EBITDA decreased from £2.5m in H1 2022 to £1.8m due to the absence of government support received in the prior year. The group also integrated Chilango…

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  • 4 October
    NewsCity Pub Group acquires two pubs in London and Oxford

    City Pub Group acquires two pubs in London and Oxford

    The City Pub Group, the owner and operator of 52 premium pubs across Southern England and Wales, has recently announced the completion of the acquisition of two additional pubs in London’s Soho and in Oxford. The group has acquired a premium freehold investment which is currently operated as Simmons in…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    20 September
    Food and DrinkMarket Halls revenues surge 155% to £22m in FY23

    Market Halls revenues surge 155% to £22m in FY23

    Food hall operator, Market Halls, saw revenues grow 155% from £8.6m to £22m in the year to July 2023, as like-for-like sales leaped 40% since the Covid-related “soft trading” in the previous year.  The group also announced that EBITDA before company costs grew to £2.6m in the year, as it…

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  • Aug- 2023 -
    18 August
    PeopleLoungers appoints new Cosy Club MD

    Loungers appoints new Cosy Club MD

    The operator of Cosy Club and Brightside brands, Loungers, has announced the appointment of Lucy Knowles as the new managing director of Cosy Club effective from September.  Prior to her appointment, Knowles was the managing director of London-based bar chain Corney and Barrow, later joining SSP as group marketing director. …

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  • 3 August
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

    Pizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

    Pizza Pilgrims has joined the Zero Carbon Forum to accelerate its progress to net zero, as well as to share its sustainability insight and learnings across the sector.   According to the pizza chain, one of the biggest challenges that pizza companies face is how to address the environmental impact of…

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