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.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    4 July
    FeaturesLoungefest: the day hospitality pauses to party

    Loungefest: the day hospitality pauses to party

    Ragley Hall was responsible for hosting “the biggest bash in hospitality” – Loungefest 2025 – earlier this month. By mid-morning, coaches carrying Lounge’s whole staff had begun arriving from Durham, Southampton, West Wales, and nearly every town in between. For all of Loungers’ people to participate, nearly 300 venues –…

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  • 2 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCooks Coffee FY sales rise 36% in UK&I

    Cooks Coffee FY sales rise 36% in UK&I

    Esquires Coffee, the operator of cafe chain Cooks Coffee, has reported a 36% rise in total franchisee store sales to NZ$79.6m (£35.3m) in the UK and Ireland for the year ended 31 March 2025. Group revenues increased by 43% to NZ$6.7m (£2.9m) during the same period. This included NZ$1m (£440k)…

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  • 1 July
    Food and DrinkWasabi launches first franchise at Luton Airport

    Wasabi launches first franchise at Luton Airport

    Wasabi has announced the launch of its first franchise at Luton Airport in partnership with global travel retailer, Lagardère Travel Retail. Set to open its doors in mid-July and located in the main terminal, the new 107 sqm restaurant features a 30-seat dine-in area and a grab-and-go counter. The new…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    27 June
    PeopleMarston’s appoints new chief financial officer

    Marston’s appoints new chief financial officer

    Marston’s has announced the appointment of Stephen Hopson as its new chief financial officer, replacing Hayleigh Lupino, who is stepping down to take up a new role outside the company. Hopson will join the pub and hospitality group and take up a seat on its board on 8 September, while…

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  • 27 June
    FeaturesCould campsites be the key to saving the Great British pub?

    Could campsites be the key to saving the Great British pub?

    If you’re a country pub operating at the height of summer, you are likely to gain ample business through casual drop-ins from thirsty walkers, weary cyclists and weekend tourists looking for a pint. But what if you could persuade them to use your beer garden as a camping base from…

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  • 26 June
    PeopleValiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle

    Valiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle

    Valiant Pub Company has announced the appointment of chief operating officer Mark McGinty as chief executive, with co-founder Gerry Carroll moving to the role of executive chairman.  The leadership change will take effect from 1 July. McGinty and Carroll launched Valiant in October 2021 in partnership with investment firm Njord…

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  • 25 June
    Food and DrinkOak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations

    Oak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations

    Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed Simon Hanna as its new senior vice president of operations. Hanna joins the company from Freemans Event Partners where he was COO, bringing over 15 years of experience in global hospitality, live events and venue operations. In his new role he will oversee the…

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  • 25 June
    Catering CompaniesVarious Eateries revenues rise 8.8% to £24.7m in H1

    Various Eateries revenues rise 8.8% to £24.7m in H1

    Various Eateries has reported an 8.8% increase in revenues to £24.7m (H1 2024: £22.7m), with the growth largely driven by new site openings.   It also reported that gross profit rose by 93.1% to £2.6m, up from £1.3m the prior year, for the 26-week period ending 30 March 2025. Meanwhile, the…

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  • 24 June
    Food and DrinkSSP signs 14-year F&B contract with Leeds Bradford Airport

    SSP signs 14-year F&B contract with Leeds Bradford Airport

    SSP Group has signed a 14-year contract to expand and refresh food and beverage outlets at Leeds Bradford Airport, as part of the airport’s £100m terminal redevelopment. The new agreement will see SSP operate a wider range of brands in the airport’s extended main terminal, including its first AMT Coffee…

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  • 23 June
    Trade AssociationsUKH warns against Westminster plan for late-night levy

    UKH warns against Westminster plan for late-night levy

    Westminster City Council’s plans to consult on a late-night levy risk undermining its own ambitions to boost the night-time economy, UKHospitality has warned. The trade body, which represents hospitality operators, has formally responded to the council’s consultation. While welcoming several proposals, including expanding the night bus and tube network, increasing…

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