Roadchef
Coverage of developments at a major UK motorway service area operator, focusing on retail, foodservice, and site transformation initiatives across its 30-site network. Highlights include the rollout of Co‑op Wholesale grocery stores replacing Spar at key locations, modernisation of food-to-go facilities, brand partnerships with café and fast-food operators, and strategic infrastructure upgrades across high-traffic roadside hubs. Tailored for hospitality suppliers, catering directors, and foodservice operators evaluating multisite efficiency and retail innovation in motorway environments.
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Jul- 2024 -18 JulyFood and Drink
Roadchef returns to profitability
Roadchef has returned to profitability for the year ended 31 December 2023 after seeing its revenues jump 16.9% to £256m. It comes as the group reported profits before tax of £13.4m for the period, up from a previous loss of £6.6m. The group’s net assets also rose during the year…
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Nov- 2023 -2 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 02/11/23
Coffee#1 reported strong trading for Q1 ended 31 August, with a 21.9% year-on-year growth in sales. The company, which operates in Wales, the Southwest, the South Coast and parts of the Midlands, opened three new stores in Godalming, Yate, and Cwmbran, all of which performed well. The brand’s iced coffee…
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2 NovemberRestaurants
Chopstix’s converted Chozen Noodle sites see sales uplift
Two former Chozen Noodle sites which have been converted into Chopstix venues have seen sales rise almost 50% since the conversion. The sites Beaconsfield Extra motorway service area and Cobham Extra motorway service area became Chopstix sites following the brand’s takeover of competitor Chozen Noodle in March. These two venues…
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2 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Cornish Bakery opens 58th site in Harrogate
The Cornish Bakery has opened the doors to its 58th location in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate, Yorkshire. The Harrogate launch comes on the back of eight successful openings in the last 12 months in Norwich, Bakewell, Bury St Edmunds, Canterbury, Truro, Whitby Harbour, Plymouth Barbican and Caledonian Park. …
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Mar- 2023 -13 MarchFood and Drink
Chopstix Group acquires Chozen Noodle
Chopstix group has announced the acquisition of competitor Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed fee. Chopstix Group is acquiring all of Chozen’s 27 sites in Motorway Service Areas (MSA), which are principally managed through franchise agreements with Roadchef and Moto. The acquisition of these sites takes the group’s presence at MSAs…
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