Scotland

We report on the key developments shaping Scotland’s foodservice and hospitality sector, from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, Inverness, and beyond. This archive covers restaurant and pub openings, catering contracts, chef appointments, regulatory changes, trading updates, and regional challenges unique to the Scottish market. Whether you’re a local operator, part of a national brand with Scottish sites, or a supplier monitoring demand shifts, we provide the insights you need. Our editorial focus ensures that chefs, landlords, caterers, and hospitality executives stay informed on what’s happening across Scotland’s diverse and dynamic food landscape.

Aug- 2025 -

12 August

Restaurants

Pasta Evangelists to open 100 restaurants across the UK

Pasta Evangelists has unveiled its plan to open 100 restaurants across the UK in the next five years. The company, together with its franchise partners, will invest over £30m in the new restaurants and said it is actively looking for sites and new partners across the South of England, Midlands…
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11 August

People

Chris Wayne-Wills steps down as UKHospitality Scotland chair

UKHospitality Scotland chair Chris Wayne-Wills has stepped down after a little over three years in the role. During his tenure, he oversaw the creation of a Scottish advisory group of industry leaders, introduced a new members’ forum format and expanded the organisation’s programme of well-attended member events. Wayne-Wills also met…
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6 August

Food and Drink

Hospitality openings slow in H1 2025, study finds

The number of new openings in the hospitality sector only saw a 1% increase in H1 2025, less than half the rate seen during H1 2024, 2.5%, according to data from market intelligence data company Meaningful Vision. Store openings across all fast food segments have slowed down, with the exception…
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1 August

People

Buzzworks appoints former Hostmore CEO as non-exec chair

Scottish hospitality group, Buzzworks, has announced the appointment of the former chief executive of Hostmore, Robert Cook, to the role of non-executive chairman as it prepares to expand into the accommodation sector. Cook joins with more than 35 years of experience in hotels, having previously held senior roles as chief…
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Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Pubs and Bars

Greene King invests £42m into 130 sites in H1

Greene King has invested almost £42m into 130 of its pubs and smokehouse restaurants in the first half of the year. According to the group, around £24m has been invested in 62 pubs in the Greene King managed estate, comprising Greene King pubs and Destination Brands, despite the “challenging” economic…
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31 July

Restaurants

Zambrero UK launches franchise recruitment programme

Mexican-inspired QSR franchise Zambrero has announced the launch of a franchise recruitment programme, as it plans to open 100 restaurants in the UK by 2030. The company is already on its way to achieving its target, having recently signed up its first three franchise partners who will open new sites…
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22 July

Catering Companies

Elior UK agrees six-year catering contract with Dundee United

Catering company Elior UK has announced a new six-year partnership with Dundee United, in what the club described as the “largest” commercial agreement in its history. Under the deal, Elior will manage hospitality and catering services across the to deliver all catering operations at Tannadice Park’s lounges, with plans to…
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15 July

Food and Drink

Amorino opens 36th UK store as it targets 100 by 2030

Italian gelato brand Amorino has opened its 36th UK store on Tottenham Court Road, London, and confirmed plans to grow its network to 100 locations nationwide by 2030. Founded in 2002 in Paris by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, the chain is known for its artisanal, rose-shaped gelato made with…
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14 July

Restaurants

Sticks’n’Sushi to debut Scottish restaurant in Glasgow

Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi will open its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow this November, expanding its portfolio to 31 sites across Denmark, the UK and Germany. The restaurant, located on George Square, will have a 177-cover dining room and bar. Designed by Danish practice OEO Studio, known for its work…
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11 July

Pubs and Bars

Britain faces a pub closure every day in 2025, industry warns

One pub is expected to close every day in 2025 across Great Britain, threatening more than 5,600 jobs, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned. The trade body, which represents more than 20,000 pubs, estimated 378 closures this year in England, Wales and Scotland, up from 350 in…
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