Strategy

This section highlights the strategic moves shaping the UK hospitality and foodservice industry. From brand repositioning and pricing models to diversification plans, leadership changes, and multi-site rollout strategies, our coverage provides valuable insight into how restaurant groups, pub chains, caterers, and bar operators are adapting to shifting market conditions. Whether you’re refining your business model, assessing competitor strategies, or making key investment decisions, this archive offers sharp editorial designed to support strategic thinking at every level of the foodservice sector.

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    18 July
    Food and DrinkShake Shack UK returns to profit in FY24

    Shake Shack UK returns to profit in FY24

    Diverse Dining, which operates the Shake Shack brand in the UK, has reported that profits after tax hit £1.05m in the year ended 31 December 2024, up from a loss of £764k the previous year.  It comes as the burger chain benefited from higher sales and improved profitability, as sales…

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  • 17 July
    Food and DrinkCaprinos Pizza hits 110 UK stores after latest openings

    Caprinos Pizza hits 110 UK stores after latest openings

    Caprinos Pizza has continued its rapid nationwide expansion with four new store openings over the past eight weeks. These new openings include stores in Cambridge, Watford, East Sheen and most recently Kettering bringing its full estate to 110. The openings build on a strong year-to-date performance, which has seen Caprinos…

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  • 16 July
    BusinessInn Collection Group named among UK’s top managed private companies

    Inn Collection Group named among UK’s top managed private companies

    The Inn Collection Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s 10 best managed private businesses in the inaugural UK Best Managed Companies awards. The programme, run by Deloitte Private, highlights high-performing privately owned businesses and family enterprises. Independent judges assessed entrants on strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and…

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  • 15 July
    Food and DrinkCake Box EBITDA rises 17% to £8.73m

    Cake Box EBITDA rises 17% to £8.73m

    Cake Box has revealed that its underlying EBITDA increased 17.1% to £8.73m, up from £7.46m, for the year ended 30 March 2025. Alongside this, the company saw a 19% growth in online sales to £19.1m, up from £16.1m in the previous year, following increased investment in digital marketing and e-commerce…

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  • 14 July
    RestaurantsSticks’n’Sushi to debut Scottish restaurant in Glasgow

    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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  • 10 July
    Pubs and BarsYoung’s revenues rise 6.6% as warm weather lifts sales

    Young’s revenues rise 6.6% as warm weather lifts sales

    Young’s has reported a 6.6% rise in revenue during the first 14 weeks of its new financial year, with like-for-like sales up 7% compared with the same period last year. The pub operator said the performance reflected “strong” trading momentum from the previous year, helped by warm and sunny weather…

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  • 9 July
    PeopleWendy’s names interim CEO as Kirk Tanner departs for Hershey

    Wendy’s names interim CEO as Kirk Tanner departs for Hershey

    Wendy’s has announced that president and chief executive Kirk Tanner will leave the fast-food chain on 18 July to take up the same role at the Hershey Company.  The news has sparked a search for a permanent replacement by the board of directors. In the meantime, Ken Cook, chief financial…

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  • 9 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsChaiiwala to open 105th cafe in Milton Keynes

    Chaiiwala to open 105th cafe in Milton Keynes

    Chaiiwala has announced the opening of its 105th café in the UK, located at Unit 4F in thecentre:MK in Milton Keynes. This comes as the company embarks on an expansion strategy to scale up to 500 global locations over the next 10 years. This includes significantly expanding its footprint in…

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  • 4 July
    FeaturesLoungefest: the day hospitality pauses to party

    Loungefest: the day hospitality pauses to party

    Ragley Hall was responsible for hosting “the biggest bash in hospitality” – Loungefest 2025 – earlier this month. By mid-morning, coaches carrying Lounge’s whole staff had begun arriving from Durham, Southampton, West Wales, and nearly every town in between. For all of Loungers’ people to participate, nearly 300 venues –…

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  • 2 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCooks Coffee FY sales rise 36% in UK&I

    Cooks Coffee FY sales rise 36% in UK&I

    Esquires Coffee, the operator of cafe chain Cooks Coffee, has reported a 36% rise in total franchisee store sales to NZ$79.6m (£35.3m) in the UK and Ireland for the year ended 31 March 2025. Group revenues increased by 43% to NZ$6.7m (£2.9m) during the same period. This included NZ$1m (£440k)…

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