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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Sep- 2024 -20 SeptemberRestaurants
Wingstop UK appoints head of acquisitions amid expansion plans
Wingstop UK has announced the appointment of Adrian Saunders as its new head of acquisitions. Saunders previously led the acquisition of approximately 90 restaurants for The Restaurant Group, including Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito locations. He also successfully acquired 45 prime high street and shopping centre sites for Wagamama, including…
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12 SeptemberNews
Brother Marcus opens new site in Covent Garden
Brother Marcus, the modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant founded by Alex Large and Tasos Gaitanos, has opened its largest location to date in The Yards, Covent Garden. Brother Marcus’s 4,190 sq ft two-floor venue at 23 Slingsby Place includes two terraces overlooking The Yards’ St Martin’s Courtyard and features a bar…
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10 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns acquires 18 pubs from Marston’s
Admiral Taverns has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 18 freehold pubs from Marston’s PLC. The portfolio of 18 wet-led establishments spans the UK, located in counties including Dorset, Derbyshire and Yorkshire. The acquisition brings Admiral’s total estate to over 1,420, further strengthening its…
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustPeople
Elior UK appoints chief information officer
Contract catering company, Elior UK, has announced the appointment of Laura Kendrick to the role of chief information officer. She joins the group from IPG Mediabrands, where she led IT and technology for the EMEA region, and was also responsible for bringing together the UK and European IT teams to…
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8 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/08/24
Deliveroo has returned to profit following a strong performance in H1. This comes after sustaining a loss of £82.9m in the year before. The group attributed its performance to “encouraging early signs in consumer behaviour”, with frequency returning to growth and retention improving due to improvements made to its consumer…
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8 AugustTrade Associations
HOSPA Professional Development launches IT leadership workshop
HOSPA Professional Development has announced the official launch of its Empowering Hospitality IT Leadership Workshop, following a successful pilot programme. Sponsored by Siemlus the workshop is designed to equip senior hospitality leaders with critical insights and strategies in IT. Taking the form of a two-hour webinar/seminar with options for hybrid…
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8 AugustRestaurants
Tortilla unveils its first app with new loyalty scheme
Tortilla has launched its first ever app, which includes a new loyalty programme – The Burrito Society. This latest announcement builds on the group’s new strategy which focuses on investing in technology along with the Tortilla brand to drive growth. The new app, which climbed to second spot in the…
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5 AugustPubs and Bars
Liberation Group sees LFL sales rise 6.4% in H1
Liberation Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group with sites stretching from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in Jersey, has reported a 6.4% increase in H1 LFL sales. The group’s LFL growth was delivered in all markets and channels, with a “standout” performance in food at…
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2 AugustPubs and Bars
The Croft pub hits the market for £1.35m
Lisini Pub Company’s The Croft Bar and Restaurant in Glasgow is up for sale for £1.35m. Located on Lugar Place, within the South side of Glasgow, The Croft has a “reputation” among locals and the wider community for its food and drink offering, as well as its sports showings and…
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1 AugustNews
Brother Marcus to open new restaurant in Covent Garden
Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Brother Marcus has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, to launch its largest location to date. Located at 23 Slingsby Place, Brother Marcus’ new 4,190 sq ft two-floor venue will include two terraces overlooking The Yards’ St Martin’s Courtyard and will have two bars – one on each…
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