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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Nov- 2022 -2 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs unveils two new acquisitions
Young and Co.’s Brewery has announced the acquisition of two new pubs: The Griffin Inn in Fletching and The Carpenter’s Arms in Tonbridge. Both pubs will continue to open seven days a week, serving locals with a menu of seasonal British dishes, along with an “extensive” selection of Young’s and…
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2 NovemberCatering Companies
Sodexo unveils new strategy plan to target growth
Global catering company Sodexo has reportedly laid out its 2025 strategic plan today (2 November) to generate “sustainable, profitable growth” and to create value for its shareholders and its stakeholders. The group reports that its strategy to “refocus and accelerate” is based on three things; to refocus on food services…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberRestaurants
Chopstix unveils franchise partnership with Butlin’s
Chopstix has announced a new franchise agreement with holiday resort operator, Butlin’s. The Asian QSR brand will open a site at Butlin’s Bognor Regis resort next year following the move, with ambitions to roll out to resorts in Minehead and Skegness in the future. Butlin’s will also open Skyline Eats…
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31 OctoberVenues & Properties
Airds Hotel and Restaurant announces £400k refurb
Airds Hotel and Restaurant in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland has revealed a “significant” refurbishment programme that will cost approximately £400k. It is reported that the refurbishment will be undertaken over the next two winters, with the hotel and restaurant to remain open throughout to “ensure minimal disruption…
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27 OctoberCatering Companies
Hostmore appoints non-executive director of Occupyd Limited
Hospitality business Hostmore has announced the appointment of its CEO Robert B Cook to the role of non-executive director of Occupyd as of this month, following approval from the company board. Occupyd Limited, which trades as Obvlo, is a new hospitality infotech company which reportedly aggregates places to go and…
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25 OctoberFeatures
In conversation with the co-MD of Heavenly Desserts
Can you tell me about your career and how you came to be managing director at Heavenly Desserts? When I left school at 16, I went to college and then went on to university, but decided that the academic route wasn’t for me. I was always somebody who enjoyed working,…
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25 OctoberFood and Drink
Various Eateries sales ahead of market expectations for FY22
The operator of all-day club and restaurant sites in the UK, Various Eateries, has reportedly delivered a “solid” trading performance for FY22, with sales for the year expected to be ahead of market expectations at over £40m. It is reported that for the six months between 4 April and 2…
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13 OctoberTrade Associations
UKH launches net zero Sustainability Programme
UKHospitality (UKH) has launched a new Sustainability Programme aimed at guiding the sector to net zero by 2040. The commitment sets out 10 pledges in four areas – waste, supply chain, skills and biodiversity. The initiative forms part of a wider drive to help businesses, especially small and medium enterprises…
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11 OctoberFeatures
In conversation with the executive chef of Steak and Company
Can you tell us a little bit about your background as a chef? I was classically trained as a chef. I started as a pastry chef in Poland before going on to travel around the world. I was in the United States for five years and that’s when I got…
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11 OctoberPubs and Bars
Drink demand keeps Marston’s sales afloat in FY22
Marston’s has announced that total retail sales for the year to 1 October were up by 2% against FY19, predominantly driven by drink sales which continued to outperform food sales in the period. Like-for-like sales were down 1% against FY19 however, reflecting the impact of trading restrictions last December and…
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