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- 2022 -
    22 February
    Pubs and BarsNightcap extends bar openings

    Nightcap extends bar openings

    Nightcap, the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, has announced a number of additional planned openings in 2022 set to further expand its UK estate. In early April 2022 the group will open The Cocktail Club in Exeter. The bar…

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  • 14 February
    Pubs and BarsThe Inn Collection Group sold to new owners in £300m deal

    The Inn Collection Group sold to new owners in £300m deal

    Leading pubs with rooms operator The Inn Collection Group has been acquired by a new company backed by The Harris Family Trusts, together with Kings Park Capital, in a deal thought to be worth around £300m. The deal will see the 31-site pubco continue “trading as normal” with its existing…

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  • 7 February
    FeaturesA new direction for sustainability

    A new direction for sustainability

    Founded in 1992 as the International Hotels Environment Initiative (IHEI), The now re-named Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has grown to encompass fifteen world-leading hospitality companies, including Hilton, Deutsche Hospitality and Hyatt. It’s members make up 30% of the global hotel industry by rooms, with a combined reach of over 35,000 properties…

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  • 7 February
    PeopleCompass welcomes new executive committee members

    Compass welcomes new executive committee members

    Compass Group has confirmed the internal appointments of Shelley Roberts and Kathinka Friis-Møller to its group executive committee. Roberts has been appointed group chief commercial officer, and is responsible for leading the group’s Global Clients, Strategy, M&A, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Digital and Procurement functions. She first joined Compass in…

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  • 4 February
    Catering CompaniesBuzzworks to open flagship restaurant in Greenock

    Buzzworks to open flagship restaurant in Greenock

    Buzzworks Holdings has announced it will open its flagship restaurant Scotts in Greenock. creating over 70 jobs for the town. Set to open at the new Greenock Cruise Ship Visitor Centre, the new restaurant venue will be designed by Jim Hamilton, featuring an open air rooftop terrace with panoramic views…

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  • Jan- 2022 -
    20 January
    CommentHow stories can empower your food business

    How stories can empower your food business

    Most business owners don’t realise that they have two businesses to take care of; the one they are and the one they’re becoming. The prior is where most get stuck in and forget to work on the latter and subconsciously get into a rut. I’m going to share a main…

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  • 13 January
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsPret A Manger to increase staff pay with £9.2m investment

    Pret A Manger to increase staff pay with £9.2m investment

    Pret A Manger has announced plans to invest over £9.2m in staff pay, its “biggest” pay and benefits increase in its 36-year history. From 1 April 2022, 8,000 UK team members will see their pay increase from a baseline of £9.40-9.56, to up to £10.15 per hour, with more than…

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  • 11 January
    Catering CompaniesCH&CO strengthens procurement team with new promotion

    CH&CO strengthens procurement team with new promotion

    CH&CO has promoted its head of operational procurement, Samantha Davis, to the new role of group procurement and supply chain director. Davis has been part of CH&CO for five years. Her promotion is in recognition of the agility, innovation and leadership she has shown in helping the business overcome significant…

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  • 11 January
    RestaurantsElior appoints director of innovation

    Elior appoints director of innovation

    Leading contract caterer, Elior, has appointed Claire Small to take on its newly created director of innovation role. Small will lead Elior’s new eight-strong innovation team. They are responsible for delivering digital, concept development, photography and menu management across its UK business. Prior to Elior, Small held senior roles with…

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  • 10 January
    NewsTortilla revenues spike 79% to £48.1m

    Tortilla revenues spike 79% to £48.1m

    Tortilla has announced group revenue increased 79% to £48.1m, from £26.8m the previous year for the financial year ending 2 January 2022. This was driven by growing customer demand across all the group’s channels of eat in, take away and delivery, and underpinned by the continued roll-out of new sites…

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