Rutland

Pizza Hut’s UK operator in ‘advanced talks’ with potential bidders

Pizza Hut’s UK operator is reportedly in “advanced talks” with potential bidders to wrap up a deal to secure its future, Sky News has learnt. According to Sky, Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, is expecting to select a…

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Today’s news in brief – 26/11/24

CAMRA has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock 11 beers, following the Carlsberg buy-out of the last of Marston’s UK brewing operations. The Campaign for Real Ale has expressed concern that powerful global brewers could “hugely reduce consumer choice in the UK” as CMBC axes eight classic…

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Loungers opens fourth Brightside in Rutland

Loungers officially opened its fourth Brightside last Friday (22 November) at the Ram Jam Services in Rutland.  Located alongside the main route from Peterborough to Grantham, Brightside is part of a purpose-built retail development of four units adjacent to an established petrol station and a new bakery.  This opening follows…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/11/24

Compass Group has acquired Zero Procure, a procurement firm that will sit within the Foodbuy UK and Ireland family of companies. Zero Procure provides services to a portfolio of clients, including a range of hotels and restaurants. For Zero Procure clients, the collaboration ensures access to a “robust” and “reliable”…

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Wendy’s UK to open four new restaurants

Wendy’s UK has announced that it is set to open four new restaurants as part of an expansion drive. The brand will open new sites in Newcastle, Rutland, Colchester and another in London on Fulham Road. The brand has also entered into a development agreement with Khidmat Limited to bring…

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Pizza Hut UK franchisee approaches potential bidders

Pizza Hut UK’s biggest franchisee has reportedly begun approaching potential bidders for the pizza chain, according to Sky News. Heart With Smart (HWS), which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, has instructed advisers to find a buyer or raise tens of millions of pounds in external funding. City sources…

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Costa Coffee and Wendy’s to open at Ram Jam Services

Costa Coffee and Wendy’s have recently signed up two new leases for retail space at Godwin’s newest roadside development Ram Jam Services.  Costa Coffee has taken a 1,788 sq ft unit whilst Wendy’s, via its franchisee Blank Table Ltd, has signed up to 3,305 sq ft. These deals follow Godwin’s…

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Loungers secures fourth Brightside site at Ram Jam Services

UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced that Loungers, a nationwide operator of all-day café-bars and restaurants, has signed a lease for its fourth roadside dining concept Brightside at Ram Jam Services.   It is reported that this Brightside restaurant will be 4,500 sq ft and will be the first purpose-built…

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Rutland Hall Hotel and Spa unveils new restaurant

Rutland Hall Hotel and Spa has announced the opening of its new Blossoms restaurant, which has recently opened its doors to guests.  The new restaurant is described as having a “refreshing, modern twist” on a rural setting, yet has “remained conscious in preserving the history of the site”, recognisable from…

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Rutland Hall appoints new restaurant and bar manager

Rutland Hall Hotel and Spa has welcomed Alex-Aurel Kurani to the team as its newest restaurant and bar manager. He brings with him a wealth of hospitality experience to the hotel, having started in the industry at a young age. He worked his way up through the restaurant to eventually…

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