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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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilPubs and Bars
Hall & Woodhouse returns to profit in FY22
Hall and Woodhouse (H&W) has welcomed a return to profitability, with an underlying profit before tax of £1.6m in FY22, down from a loss of £10.5m in FY21, despite a “challenging” financial year and ongoing disruption amid the pandemic. The brewery said its team, led by managing director Matt Kearsey,…
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14 AprilFeatures
Is this the future of food delivery?
While food delivery has risen to become a rival to in-house dining, with brands and restaurants around the UK adopting a delivery service on top of its traditional restaurant setting, Mate Kun, co-founder of Growth Kitchen, believes its potential is not being met. He explains that the inspiration behind the…
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11 AprilTrade Associations
UKH says sector ‘must help disabled’ people, but warns against monitoring
The hospitality industry “can lead the way” in helping disabled people to flourish, according to UKHospitality, but it also warned against “inappropriate practises”. UKHospitality said that the important personal qualities and skills of disabled people are valued in the sector, but it warned that disability monitoring and reporting could lead…
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11 AprilNews
Corbin & King new owners to develop three new UK sites
After being selected by the joint administrators to restaurant group Corbin and King, Minot International Public Company Limited (MINT) has announced it plans to place its initial focus on recommencing the development of three new UK sites. MINT was already the existing majority shareholder in Corbin and King Limited –…
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4 AprilNews
Wahaca to begin sustainable expansion plan in London
Mexican restaurant group Wahaca is to secure a series of sites across London that focus on sustainability as it begins a measured expansion programme in the capital. Wahaca plans to open new restaurants in key locations such as King’s Cross, Victoria and strong London suburbs. The brand said it is…
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Mar- 2022 -24 MarchPeople
Itsu appoints new CFO
Itsu has appointed Greg Thorp as its new group CFO after a successful 16 years at Pret a Manger. Thorp joins the leadership team alongside CEO Ganan Kanagathurai and founder Julian Metcalfe. Ganan Kanagathurai, retail CEO, said: “I am thrilled to have hired someone with the experience and gravitas to…
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23 MarchRestaurants
Revolution Bars raises wages ahead of NMW
As part of the group’s ‘fair day’s pay for hard day’s work’ pledge, Revolution Bars Group has implemented wage enhancements that exceed the new increased National Minimum Wage, due to be introduced in April. Revolution Bars Group, the operator of bars including Revolution, Revolución de Cuba, Playhouse, and Founders and…
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15 MarchRestaurants
Acquisitions drive Nightcap revenues to surge 700%
Nightcap has reported a 700% increase in revenues to £15.8m during the 26-week period ended 26 December 2021 boosted by a series of acquisitions. The group also revealed like-for-like revenues increased 22.4% compared with the same period in 2019. Excluding the ‘Plan B’ period, group revenue increased by 28.3% on…
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8 MarchFood and Drink
Dominos welcomes ‘robust trading’ in FY21
Dominos has welcomed a year of “robust” trading in what it calls a “transformational year”, with strong sales, strategic progress, resolution with franchisees and significant returns to shareholders. Its underlying profit before tax rose by £12.7m to £113.9m in the period, driven by ongoing strong sales, with system sales rising…
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4 MarchPeople
Dominos appoints new people director
Domino’s has appointed Kirsty Pitcher as its new people director. She will join the group on 14 March and help lead the company’s people strategy. She will focus on advancing the company’s Inclusion and Diversity agenda; recruitment and retention; embedding core values into the culture of the business; and ensuring…
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