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.

  • May- 2024 -
    10 May
    NewsKrispy Kreme revenues hit $442.7m in Q1

    Krispy Kreme revenues hit $442.7m in Q1

    Krispy Kreme’s revenues increased 5.7% to $442.7m (£353.2m) during the first quarter ended 31 March 2024.  Organic revenue for the group grew 6.7% to $440.9m (£351.8m), 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…

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  • 10 May
    Food and DrinkGreggs opens 2,500th shop in five-year growth plan

    Greggs opens 2,500th shop in five-year growth plan

    Greggs has announced the opening of its 2,500th shop, hitting a “significant” milestone in its estate expansion strategy.  This comes as, in 2021, the group launched its five-year growth plan, which outlined its ambition to reach over 3,000 shops across the UK in the long-term.    For the rest of 2024…

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  • 7 May
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales dip in ‘soggy’ end to April

    Drinks sales dip in ‘soggy’ end to April

    Drinks sales in managed venues for the week to last Saturday (27 April) saw a “disappointing” end to April after generally solid trading over the spring, according to data from CGA Strategy. Although daily sales were up by 11% year-on-year on Sunday (21 April), thanks to a strong round of…

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  • 2 May
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsStarbucks revenues dip 2% to $8.6bn in Q2

    Starbucks revenues dip 2% to $8.6bn in Q2

    Starbucks net revenues declined 2% to $8.6bn (£6.8bn) during the 13 weeks ended 31 March.  The group’s global sales also declined 4% during the period, with North America and US comparable store sales declining 3%, while international sales declining 6%.  Net revenues for the North America segment of $6.4bn (£5.1bn)…

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  • 2 May
    Food and DrinkDomino’s Q1 in line with expectations despite ‘slow’ January

    Domino’s Q1 in line with expectations despite ‘slow’ January

    Domino’s has revealed in a trading update that Q1 performance is in line with expectations, as it experienced positive like-for-like sales and total orders across February and March after a “slow” January.  While like-for-like sales are down 0.5% on the same period last year, Domino’s Q1 like-for-like sales increased 8.4%…

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  • 1 May
    Breweries and DistilleriesGreene King to invest £40m in new brewery

    Greene King to invest £40m in new brewery

    Greene King has announced that it will invest £40m in developing a new state-of-the-art brewery in Bury St Edmunds.  The investment into a new custom-built facility builds on the company’s 200-year history of brewing in Bury St Edmunds since its founding in 1799.  The proposed new brewery forms a key…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    24 April
    RestaurantsTortilla revenues rise 14% to £65.7m in FY23

    Tortilla revenues rise 14% to £65.7m in FY23

    Tortilla has reported that revenues rose by 14% to £65.7m in the year to 31 December 2023, as it built on the momentum from the previous year’s record. Like-for-like revenues also grew 3.6% during the period, equivalent to 4.9% when adjusted for the Q1 VAT benefit from 2022.  Meanwhile, adjusted…

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  • 16 April
    RestaurantsHostmore to acquire TGI Fridays for £177m

    Hostmore to acquire TGI Fridays for £177m

    Hostmore has reached an agreement for an all-share acquisition of TGI Fridays for £177m, including the business’ brand in the US which is the company’s franchisor.  The parties have agreed that the proposed transaction would result in existing Hostmore shareholders holding a 36% shareholding in the enlarged business upon completion,…

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  • 12 April
    Catering CompaniesFreemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of four people to its senior leadership team. Luke Buckle has been appointed as the company’s new head of food, responsible for heading up the food department. Buckle most recently worked at RedCat Pub Company as a regional operations manager. Furthermore, Jamie Coleman…

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  • 4 April
    BusinessGecko Hospitality expands into UK market through franchising

    Gecko Hospitality expands into UK market through franchising

    Gecko Hospitality, a provider of hospitality recruitment services in the United States, has announced its strategic expansion into the United Kingdom market through franchising. Spearheaded by Richard Pakey of Lime Licensing Group, it said this move marks a “significant milestone” in Gecko Hospitality’s global growth strategy. With over two decades…

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