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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Nov- 2025 -11 NovemberPeople
Yard Sale Pizza appoints new CEO
Yard Sale has announced the appointment of Stephen Hollis as its new chief executive officer to lead the company through the next phase of growth. Hollis joins the pizza chain with more than 25 years of experience working with hospitality brands. He previously served as operations director at Soul Foods…
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10 NovemberPeople
Mike Clasper CBE to step down as SSP chair
SSP Group has announced that Mike Clasper CBE has informed the board that he intends to step down as both chair and director. The food and beverage outlet operator, which has travel locations across 38 countries, said he will step down following the company’s 2026 AGM on 23 January 2026. …
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10 NovemberBeverages
Diageo appoints former Tesco boss as CEO
Drinks giant Diageo has announced the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as its new CEO and executive director, effective 1 January 2026. Nik Jhangiani will continue as interim CEO until the end of December 2025 and then resume his CFO role thereafter. Deirdre Mahlan, having returned to Diageo as interim…
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6 NovemberBeverages
Diageo posts flat sales in Q1
Diageo has revealed that its organic sales growth was flat for the 13 weeks ended 30 September 2025. Reported sales fell 2.2% from £4.99bn down to £4.86bn largely reflecting the negative impact of disposals and with negligible impact from foreign exchange. The company’s organic volume growth of 2.9% was offset…
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6 NovemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations FY turnover holds steady at £47.2m
Arc Inspirations has reported that turnover stood at £47.2m for the year ended 31 March, marginally below the £47.4m recorded in the previous year, as record festive trading offset market pressures. The hospitality business saw its operating profits for the year fall from £721k to £134k, while adjusted EBITDA were…
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5 NovemberRestaurants
Deep Blue Restaurants rebrands as Harry Ramsden’s Group
Deep Blue Restaurants has rebranded as Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited in a move aimed at uniting its business under one global brand and supporting plans for international growth. The change marks what the company described as a major step in its development, with Deep Blue sites set to adopt the…
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3 NovemberRestaurants
Leon founder buys back chain from Asda
Leon Restaurants has been acquired by co-founder John Vincent after Asda sold the chain for an undisclosed price. The deal includes 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands and one in Italy. Around 1,120 Leon staff will transfer to the new ownership.…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks returns to sales growth in Q4 amid turnaround plan
Starbucks has reported that global store sales rose 1% in the fourth quarter to 28 September with consolidated revenues rising 5% year-on-year to $9.6bn (£7.5bn), as the group’s “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan continues. This marks a return to global sales growth for the first time in seven quarters at…
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29 OctoberFood and Drink
Donutelier to open two new London stores on Strand and Oxford Street
Luxury bakery brand Donutelier is expanding its London presence with two new stores on the Strand and Oxford Street, following the opening of its Carnaby Street site last year. The Strand location, due to open in November, will serve as the company’s flagship store. Spanning 112 square metres and featuring…
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28 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks to close stores across EMEA after portfolio review
Starbucks has announced plans to close an undisclosed number of stores in the UK, Switzerland and Austria following a review of its European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) operations. The company said the closures form part of its ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy, aimed at refocusing on customer service and ensuring…
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