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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Dec- 2024 -2 DecemberPeople
Wingstop UK appoints first CMO
Wingstop UK has announced the appointment of Dirujan Sabesan, who joins as the QSR chain’s first chief marketing officer. In his new role, Sabesan will oversee Wingstop UK’s creative marketing strategy during its next era of growth, alongside a new in-house team of five specialists, spanning creative, social media and…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberBusiness
Just Eat to delist from London Stock Exchange
Just Eat has given a notice of intention to delist from the London Stock Exchange in order to reduce the administrative burden, complexity and costs associated with the disclosure and regulatory requirements of maintaining the LSE listing. It added that in the context of low liquidity and trading volumes of…
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26 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 26/11/24
CAMRA has reported that pubs will soon be unable to stock 11 beers, following the Carlsberg buy-out of the last of Marston’s UK brewing operations. The Campaign for Real Ale has expressed concern that powerful global brewers could “hugely reduce consumer choice in the UK” as CMBC axes eight classic…
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26 NovemberRestaurants
Prezzo appoints new CMO
Prezzo has announced the appointment of Mark McCulloch, founder and CEO at Supersonic INC, as its new chief marketing officer on a fractional basis. McCulloch will work closely with CEO James Brown to drive the brand’s strategy and revitalise its position. He brings with him over 20 years of experience,…
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25 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/11/24
Esquires Coffee is looking to double its UK branch network from 70 sites to 140-150 over the next three years. A recent growth push has seen the opening of 17 new outlets in areas across the UK. The brand is now aiming to open at least 10 new UK stores…
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25 NovemberTrade Associations
UKH calls for a Foundation Economy Sector Council
UKHospitality has called for the creation of a Foundation Economy Sector Council, in response to the consultation on the Industrial Strategy. It comes after the impact of the autumn budget on sectors like hospitality is said to demonstrate “the risks of focusing only on a small number of high economic…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s H1 revenues rise 27.2% to £250m
Young’s has reported that total revenues rose 27.2% to £250m for the 26-week period to 30 September, as like-for-like revenues rose 4.4% due to an “excellent” Euros turnout. During the period, adjusted EBITDA also rose 23.2% to £59m and managed house EBITDA increased by 25.1% to £73.8m. Despite continued National…
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13 NovemberPubs and Bars
Fuller’s PBT jumps 21% to £17.6m in H1
Fuller’s has reported that adjusted profit before tax jumped by 21% to £17.6m for the half year to 28 September, as like-for-like sales in its managed pubs and hotels rose by 5.2% during the period. While statutory profits before tax hit £29m during the period, this significant increase was attributed…
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7 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero acquires London based FCB Coffee
The Nero Group, owner of Caffe Nero, Coffee#1, 200 Degrees, Harris + Hoole and Aroma, has announced it has completed the purchase of London-based coffee business FCB Coffee. FCB was founded in 1998 when it opened its first kiosk in London. The business has developed over the years and now…
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5 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/11/24
UKH has coordinated a letter with other industry groups warning against Xmas tube strikes, which could cost hospitality businesses up to 70% of daily sales. As a result of the negotiation, Transport for London has abandoned its proposed changes to pay structures meaning all RMT members will receive the same…
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