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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Aug- 2020 -17 AugustRestaurants
Irish brands Wowburger and Elephant & Castle to make UK debut
The Frenchgate Partnership, owners of the Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster, has signed two Irish F&B brands for its debut sites in the UK. Wowburger and Elephant and Castle are taking 2,800 sq ft and 4,000 sq ft respectively. Both will open on the first floor of Frenchgate’s North Mall…
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12 AugustCoronavirus
UK in recession following 20% GDP slump
The UK economy has entered into a “technical recession” following a “record” fall in gross domestic product (GDP) during the second quarter of the year. According to the Office for National Statistics, GDP slumped by 20.4% between April and June 2020, compared with the 2.2% drop seen during Q1 2020…
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyCoronavirus
Mandatory calorie labelling ‘slap in the face’ to hospitality
UKHospitality CEO, Kate Nicholls, has warned the costs of the implementation of mandatory calorie labelling on menus will be a “slap in the face” for hospitality, after the government revealed a series of measures to target obesity. The measures form part of the government’s new obesity strategy to get the…
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23 JulyPeople
Deliveroo appoints new CFO
Deliveroo has appointed Adam Miller as its new chief financial officer. Miller has been with the group since February 2019, having previously served as vice president for corporate strategy. He most recently stepped in as interim CFO for the delivery app group. According to Deliveroo, Miller has played a “significant”…
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21 JulyComment
How to create a safe washroom experience when re-opening
Hospitality businesses across the country were naturally excited by the Prime Minister’s announcement that pubs, cafes and restaurants could re-open on 4 July. No doubt most want to get back up and running as quickly as possible and are busy working to ensure they comply with the government guidance. One…
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16 JulyFood and Drink
CAMRA brands Wetherspoon poster as ‘misleading’
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and Society for Independent Brewers (SIBA) has branded JD Wetherspoon poster promoting lower alcoholic beverage prices as “misleading”, following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a VAT reduction last week. The poster, which includes the CAMRA logo and features the slogan “Sunak’s Specials” says: ‘Rishi…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneComment
The coronavirus diaries: Graham Hornigold and Heather Kaniuk
Much of our work is centred across Europe, the UAE and beyond. Prior to Covid-19, our summer was booked with upcoming projects in Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UAE. We felt the impact before the UK went into lock-down, but we were uncertain what this meant for our business…
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17 JuneComment
From the garage to the boardroom
Over the course of the last three months, while stuck in my garage working away in some of the coldest conditions known to man (or a least this man), I have looked for positives where there only seem to be negatives. In doing so, I remembered that, in my career…
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12 JuneComment
It’s time to rethink your branding
With social media engagement rising by 61% during the pandemic and the majority of dining-out options still on hold, brands are searching for exciting new ways to engage with customers. Many of them are turning to experience-driven packaging as a powerful marketing tool. Check out our top tips on how…
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4 JuneNews
Young’s plans reopening amid ‘impacted’ sales
Young’s saw its profit slump 11.3% in the year ended 30 March 2020, after the pandemic had a “significant impact” on its full-year results. The pub operator said that lockdown had a “disproportionate” impact on profits, estimated to be £7.7m due to the “limited opportunity” for mitigating actions. In addition,…
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