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.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    8 February
    Apps & TechnologyUberEats revenues hit $17bn in Golden Quarter

    UberEats revenues hit $17bn in Golden Quarter

    Uber Technologies, which operates UberEats, revealed that delivery revenues increased 19% year-on-year to $17bn (£13.4bn) during the fourth quarter of 2023.  According to the group, its total booking revenues increased by 22% year-on-year to $37.6bn (£29.8bn) during the same period. This led to revenues growth of 15% year-on-year to $9.9bn…

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  • 7 February
    Pubs and BarsLiberation Group revenues hit £140m

    Liberation Group revenues hit £140m

    Liberation Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group, has reported a “record” performance for the year ended 27 January 2024, as its total group revenues were up 22.5% to £140m versus the same period last year. With sites stretching from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in…

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  • 2 February
    PeopleUKH appoints first deputy chief executive

    UKH appoints first deputy chief executive

    UKHospitality has announced the appointment of Allen Simpson as its new deputy chief executive, bolstering its senior team at “critical” time for hospitality.  Simpson joins the trade body from London and Partners, the Mayor of London’s tourism, inward investment and city marketing agency, where he served as executive director, and…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    30 January
    Food and DrinkChipotle to open first location in Uxbridge

    Chipotle to open first location in Uxbridge

    Chipotle has announced that it is set to open its first restaurant in Uxbridge, London on 5 February. Chipotle currently has 17 locations in the Greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US, Canada, and Western…

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  • 30 January
    RestaurantsTortilla to open four new sites with SSP

    Tortilla to open four new sites with SSP

    Tortilla has confirmed that it will be opening four new locations with global food travel group SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025.  Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester…

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  • 29 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 29/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 29/01/24

    Buzzworks reported a 19% increase in revenues to £29.9m for the year ending 30 April 2023. The group’s like-for-like sales were also up 5.3% for the five weeks to 31 December 2023, which came on top of “strong growth” last year. As part of its growth strategy, Buzzworks continued to…

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  • 29 January
    RestaurantsBuzzworks sees revenues rise to £29.9m

    Buzzworks sees revenues rise to £29.9m

    Buzzworks Holdings Limited has reported a 19% increase in revenue to £29.9m for the year ending 30 April 2023. Its like-for-like sales were also up 5.3% for the five weeks to 31 December 2023 which came on top of “strong growth” last year. However, the group recorded underlying EBITDA before…

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  • 25 January
    RestaurantsChopstix appoints new finance director

    Chopstix appoints new finance director

    Chopstix has announced the appointment of Rob King as its new finance director, replacing Jo Barrett in the role. It said King brings a wealth of sector experience, leading teams across finance, business operations, transformation, new market entry and business growth. He previously worked in senior finance and commercial roles…

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  • 24 January
    RestaurantsBig Table Group appoints new Banana Tree managing director

    Big Table Group appoints new Banana Tree managing director

    UK hospitality group The Big Table Group has appointed Kate Wilton as Banana Tree’s new managing director. The news comes after Anne Chow, current managing director, announced that she is stepping down from her role after 28 years with the business. Wilton will take up her new role at the…

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  • 18 January
    Pubs and BarsYoung’s reports 9.0% rise in revenues

    Young’s reports 9.0% rise in revenues

    Young’s and Co Brewery has reported a 9.0% increase in managed revenues and 7.2% increase in like-for-like sales for the five-week Christmas and New Year period ending 1 January 2024. Additionally, its total managed revenue rose 6.9% and 4.7% on a like-for-like basis for the 13 weeks ended 1 January…

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