Sales

This section brings together all our editorial coverage related to sales performance, revenue growth, and commercial strategy across the UK foodservice sector. From quarterly trading updates and like-for-like sales trends to group-level reporting and market analysis, we provide restaurant operators, pub groups, catering firms, and F&B executives with timely insights into what’s driving turnover, and what’s dragging it down. Whether you manage a single site or a national portfolio, our sales reporting is geared to help hospitality leaders benchmark performance, identify consumer trends, and shape strategies that drive sustainable growth in a volatile trading environment.

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    15 March
    Food and DrinkShake Shack to open in Clapham

    Shake Shack to open in Clapham

    Shake Shack has announced that it plans to open a new site in Clapham, London. The site in South London will be the New York based fast food joint’s 14th UK location. The new location will be on Clapham High Street and will overlook Clapham Common, one of London’s oldest…

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  • 14 March
    NewsNumber of UK hospitality firms surges 17% in five years

    Number of UK hospitality firms surges 17% in five years

    The hospitality industry has experienced growth during the past five years, according to new findings collated by Business Name Generator.  Using data from the ONS latest report on UK business activity, the number of accommodation and food services businesses has risen by 17% in five years, resulting in an additional…

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  • 13 March
    Food and DrinkChopstix Group acquires Chozen Noodle

    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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  • 9 March
    Food and DrinkDomino’s FY sales boosted by record Q4

    Domino’s FY sales boosted by record Q4

    Domino’s UK has seen revenues rise by 7% to £600m in FY22, with like-for-like system sales up by 5.3% in the period, boosted by a strong Q4, where record quarterly orders were reported.  Profit-before-tax fell by 13.2% to £98.9m however, affected by an additional £2.4m accelerated amortisation and impairment relating…

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  • 8 March
    Pubs and Bars61 freehold Marston’s pubs brought to market 

    61 freehold Marston’s pubs brought to market 

    Marston’s is set to market a selection of 61 freehold pubs in England and Wales from the pub company’s estate. The assets, which are a selection of Marston’s non-core properties, include a mix of leased, tenanted, retail and managed pubs. The sites will be available to purchase individually, in small…

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  • 8 March
    RestaurantsWagamama owner to shut 35 sites as FY losses widen

    Wagamama owner to shut 35 sites as FY losses widen

    The Restaurant Group has revealed that for the year ended 1 January 2023, its statutory loss before tax increased from £35.2m in 2021 to £86.8m.  As a result, the Wagamama owner has made plans to shut around 35 “loss making” locations. This decision will take its portfolio from 166 restaurants…

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  • 7 March
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsGreggs sales rise 23% in FY22 

    Greggs sales rise 23% in FY22 

    Greggs has welcomed a strong performance in FY22, with total sales up by 23% to £1.5bn, and like-for-like sales in company-managed shops up by 17.8% year-on-year. Over the period, pre-tax profits were also up 1.9% to £148.3m, against £145.6m the prior year.  It comes as the group reported a “record”…

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  • 6 March
    BusinessGoldman Sachs amongst bidders for Subway

    Goldman Sachs amongst bidders for Subway

    An arm of Goldman Sachs is amongst potential bidders to acquire Subway after the business was put on sale, according to Sky News.  Sources said that the Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) joins Bain Capital, TPG and Asda shareholder TDR Capital as potential new owners of the business, all of…

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  • 3 March
    RestaurantsEl Mexicana chain bought out of administration

    El Mexicana chain bought out of administration

    The Mexican restaurant brand, El Mexicana, has been bought out of administration by Cholco Consulting Limited, securing 92 jobs across its portfolio of restaurants.  The brand, which was founded by John Coverley, who was previously head of convenience at Sainsbury’s and the creator of the Nosh coffee shop brand in…

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  • 2 March
    Pubs and BarsNorthern cities lead growth for UK hospitality, research finds

    Northern cities lead growth for UK hospitality, research finds

    Cities in the north of England are leading growth in UK hospitality despite the impacts of Covid, the cost of living crisis and rail strikes, new research has found. The ‘State of the North’ research from Northern Restaurant and Bar and CGA by NielsenIQ found that in most key northern…

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