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.

  • Jun- 2024 -
    3 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 03/06/24

    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 June
    Pubs and BarsArc Inspirations to expand in Nottingham and Sheffield

    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 -
    28 May
    AdviceThe importance of a 360 marketing campaign

    The importance of a 360 marketing campaign

    The hospitality sector is an incredibly competitive market, with new bars, restaurants, cafes, and hotels opening daily. So, how do you stand out and ensure it’s your venue that consumers choose?  A 360 marketing campaign will ensure that potential customers see your venue – and its incredible food, drinks and…

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  • 21 May
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCosta to be Paris Olympics coffee provider

    Costa to be Paris Olympics coffee provider

    Costa Coffee has announced that it is set to feature as the coffee provider of choice at this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. The brand will be operating bespoke outlets across Paris throughout the Games, with a presence across some of the event’s key venues. These include the…

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  • 21 May
    RestaurantsThe Big Table Group losses widen in FY results

    The Big Table Group losses widen in FY results

    The Big Table Group has reported a pre-tax loss of £13.8m for the year to 29 October 2023, despite having increased its turnover from £26.1m to £31.6m.  This comes after the group, which owns Café Rouge, Bella Italia, and Frankie and Benny’s, among other chains, also posted a loss of…

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  • 17 May
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsJoe and The Juice revenues jump 42% to £275.9m

    Joe and The Juice revenues jump 42% to £275.9m

    Joe and The juice reported a 42% revenue increase to DKK 2.4bn (£275.9m) for the financial year 2023.  For the first time in several years, the group also saw a positive operating profit (EBIT) which reached DKK 178m (£20.4m) compared to DKK -47m (-£5.4m)in 2022.   The increase in operating profit…

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  • 17 May
    PeopleRedCat Pub Company appoints new group property director

    RedCat Pub Company appoints new group property director

    RedCat Pub Company has announced the appointment of David Roberts as its new group property director, effective from the start of June.  He replaces Kamran Aziz who will be entering planned retirement, officially leaving the business at the end of June after an “orderly” handover.  Aziz was part of the…

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  • 14 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 14/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 14/05/24

    Marstons reported a £0.8m underlying loss before tax during H1. However, the group’s revenues increased 5.2% to £428.1m, with good momentum across food and drink sales. The pub group also recorded a 22% increase in underlying pub operating profit to £52.7m, with profit margin increasing from 10.6% to 12.3%.  Various…

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  • 14 May
    NewsVarious Eateries sales jump 10.2% to £22.7m in H1

    Various Eateries sales jump 10.2% to £22.7m in H1

    Various Eateries’ sales increased 10.2% to £22.7m during the 26-week period ending 31 March 2024. Group like-for-like sales were marginally down, against a backdrop of one of the wettest winters since records began and with the company maintaining its strategy of absorbing most price increases.  While this strategy puts temporary…

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  • 10 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/05/24

    Krispy Kreme’s revenues increased 5.7% to $442.7m (£353.2m) in Q1. Organic revenue for the group grew 6.7%, fueled by a 19.4% increase in points of access and the success of global brand activations including Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts. Transactions at pubs, bars and clubs reached a 2024-high…

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