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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Mar- 2020 -18 MarchAdvice
How restaurants can turn themselves in takeaways to survive Covid-19
Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that planning laws will be relaxed to enable pubs, bars and restaurants to transform into takeaways in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis that has brought the UK to its knees. Although this news is potentially a lifeline for the UK hospitality industry,…
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12 MarchAdvice
The coronavirus impact on the UK travel industry: 5 marketing actions to take now
It was inevitable that the travel and tourism industry would see an impact from the coronavirus outbreak. Travelling is a choice, and in the midst of safety fears, many are choosing to stay put or travel closer to home. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that January saw…
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10 MarchPubs and Bars
Priory Inns North West takes on tenth site
Priory Inns North West announced it has taken on its tenth site, The Big Lock in Middlewich, alongside Star Pubs and Bars. The Warrington-based operator will now undertake a joint £480k refurbishment of the site with the pub company. It marks the third joint investment between both groups. The move,…
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4 MarchComment
10 predictions for the food industry in 2020
The 2010s saw a number of food trends which would define a decade. From the popularity of activated charcoal and kombucha signalling a renewed interest in health and wellness, to the rise of veganism, these new food trends allowed difficult conversations to enter the mainstream. 2020 shows no sign of…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryPeople
Sodexo appoints new CEO to lead corporate services business
Sodexo has appointed Julie Ennis as the new CEO for its corporate services business in the UK and Ireland, effective 1 March. It follows the expansion of current CEO David Bailey’s role to oversee Sodexo’s corporate services business in North America. Ennis joined Sodexo in February 2019 as managing director…
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27 FebruaryAdvice
Pros and cons of setting up a BBQ catering business
BBQ catering is everywhere these days. From small family gatherings to international corporate events, summer weddings to large festivals, everyone loves freshly grilled food al fresco. Catering companies are responding by wowing potential customers with an array of innovative, customisable menus that range from simple hand held barbecues to fully…
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27 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media…
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25 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Chlorinated chicken ain’t the way
The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free trade agreement that might be struck by the end of this year. It taps into one of the most symbolic arguments made during the last three years by those who…
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24 FebruaryRestaurants
The Restaurant Group expected to announce further closures this week
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is expected to announce further site closures later this week when it provides a trading update. According to the Mail On Sunday, TRG is preparing to close a number of its underperforming sites with many believed to be located at retail parks. It has also been…
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24 FebruaryGovernment
Hospitality insolvencies at highest level in seven years
Insolvencies in the hospitality sector increased by 10.4% in 2019, the highest amount in seven years, according to analysis by real estate adviser Altus Group under the Freedom of Information Act. The Insolvency Service, an agency of The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, paid out a total a…
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