Sheffield
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this major South Yorkshire city, with reporting focused on areas such as Kelham Island, Ecclesall Road, Division Street, and the city centre. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, student and commuter trade, and investment in regeneration zones. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking regional market shifts, casual dining trends, and Sheffield’s growing reputation as a northern food and drink hub.
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Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations FY turnover rises 16.2% to £47.4m
Leeds-based hospitality group Arc Inspirations, which operates Box and Manahatta, has reported a 16.2% rise in turnover to £47.4m for the year to March. The group also revealed that EBITDA for the year rose by 37.1% to £5.3m, with average site EBITDA up by 22% to more than £550k per…
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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/07/24
Arc Inspirations has reported that sales doubled due to the Euros final, with like-for-like sales rising 79%. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded venues in Headingley, Leeds City Centre, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham, saw sales jump…
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19 JulyRestaurants
Loungers officially opens largest venue in Bristol
Loungers has officially opened its largest Lounge venue to date, Ritorno Lounge, in Bristol this week. Ritorno Lounge has opened in “the city where it all began” and is located in Bristol’s Harbourside. The venue benefits from an outside terrace overlooking Pero’s Bridge, a 10.5-metre-long feature bar, and a huge…
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19 JulyPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations sales double amid Euros turnout
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Box bars, Banyan and Manahatta, has reported that total sales doubled, with like-for-like sales rising 79%, during the seven days up to the Euros final. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded…
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4 JulyRestaurants
Joro to relocate to Oughtibridge Mill in September
Joro, the restaurant known for its Nordic/Japanese-inspired cuisine, has announced that it is relocating to a new site within the Oughtibridge Paper Mill development on the edge of the Peak District. Opening in September, the new restaurant will allow married duo, Luke French and Stacey Sherwood-French, to enhance the restaurant,…
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Jun- 2024 -3 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 03/06/24
Liberation Group’s revenues rose 20% to £144.4m in the year ended 27 January, with strong underlying growth resulting in LFL Managed Pub EBITDA increasing 19%. The group’s UK managed pubs produced a “strong” performance, with an 8% increase in LFL growth, ahead of the industry CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker…
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3 JunePubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations to expand in Nottingham and Sheffield
Arc Inspirations, which operates Banyan, BOX and Manahatta chains, has announced its plans to open new sites in Nottingham and Sheffield this year. The new openings aim to build on Arc’s city centre growth strategy, which will see the group operate 50 bars by 2030. After launching Manahatta Sheffield in…
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May- 2024 -9 MayRestaurants
Chopstix opens latest Welcome Break site
Chopstix has opened its latest site at Welcome Break Woodall Southbound Services on the M1, as it continues to invest in roadside locations. This opening marks its fourth site with the motorway service area (MSA) operator in the past six months. The new Welcome Break location is also the 17th…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchRestaurants
Arc Inspirations raises £7m for UK-wide expansion
Arc Inspirations, the operator of Banyan, BOX and Manahatta, has raised £7m towards an accelerated expansion plan across the UK. The news comes after the hospitality group secured a £4m load from HSBC, alongside a £3m equity boost from shareholders, including BGF, which has backed the group since 2022. Arc…
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