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.

  • Aug- 2019 -
    13 August
    AnalysisSpotlight: Restaurant chains defying the high street downturn

    Spotlight: Restaurant chains defying the high street downturn

    Pizza Express Pizza Express has been a mainstay on the UK highstreet since it was founded in 1965. In spite of a fairly saturated Italian dining scene the brand has maintained its presence where a majority of its competitors have struggled, including Jamie’s Italian, Prezzo and Carluccio’s. One of the…

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  • 8 August
    PeopleSodexo appoints new social impact director

    Sodexo appoints new social impact director

    Sodexo has appointed Angela Halliday as director of social impact with responsibility for driving Sodexo’s social value strategy for the UK and Ireland. In her new role, Halliday will work with Sodexo’s CEOs responsible for delivering services to the public sector, the organisation’s executive board and its public sector board…

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  • Jul- 2019 -
    29 July
    Catering CompaniesWilson Vale wins £400,000 contract

    Wilson Vale wins £400,000 contract

    Catering provider Wilson Vale has won a £400,000 contract to provide services to property investment firm IM Group. After a successful opening, the caterer will provide breakfast, lunch, coffee bar and “extensive hospitality” services at the new site. Some 14 caterers applied during the tender process, which is valued at…

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  • 18 July
    BusinessEi Group to be acquired by Stonegate Pubs for £3bn

    Ei Group to be acquired by Stonegate Pubs for £3bn

    Pub operators Stonegate Pub Company is set to acquire pub management company Ei Group (EIG), in a deal worth in the region of £3bn. Stonegate has offered all-cash terms that value group’s shares at £1.3bn, a 38% premium over the pre-bid share price, taking into account debt, the deal is…

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  • 10 July
    AnalysisThe hungry searcher

    The hungry searcher

    Last month, it was revealed Jamie’s Italian restaurant chain collapsed with 22 restaurant closures. This is the continuation of a trend which has seen a number of food outlets – including Ed’s Easy Diner, Giraffe and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) – close their doors, and has prompted speculation that Brits…

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  • 10 July
    Catering CompaniesSodexo launches development programme with HIT Training

    Sodexo launches development programme with HIT Training

    Sodexo’s corporate services business has joined forces with hospitality training provider HIT Training to launch a new development programme to support and develop the next generation of facilities management leaders. The new programme has been created to offer a structured apprenticeship journey for qualifying existing employees and new recruits to…

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  • 9 July
    Pubs and BarsNew pub management company Blackrose launches first revamped pub

    New pub management company Blackrose launches first revamped pub

    Blackrose, the new pub management company by real estate company Aprirose, has launched The Anchor Bexley, the first pub in its portfolio to have undergone a major refurbishment. The Anchor, formerly known as The Blue Anchor, is situated in the London suburb of Bexley and has a new outdoor dining…

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  • Jun- 2019 -
    27 June
    GovernmentGove appoints Leon founder to oversee food system review

    Gove appoints Leon founder to oversee food system review

    Environment secretary Michael Gove has appointed Henry Dimbelby, founder of restaurant chain Leon, to lead the first major review of the UK food system in nearly 75 years. Dimbelby, who is also part of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, will undertake a “field to fork” review, and highlight changes that may…

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  • 24 June
    Pubs and BarsAprirose launches new pub management company

    Aprirose launches new pub management company

    Real estate investment company Apirose, has launched Blackrose, its new pub management company which will take charge of 44 pubs across the UK. Daren Knipe was appointed by Aprirose last year to manage and build the Blackrose team and portfolio. He has previously worked at Punch Taverns, Enterprise Inns and…

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  • 21 June
    AnalysisThe growing appetite for QSR content on YouTube

    The growing appetite for QSR content on YouTube

    It seems consumers can’t get enough of their fast food fix on social platforms these days, with Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) video content growing in popularity. On YouTube alone, the QSR space is expanding rapidly, achieving a dramatic 44% growth in views over the past two years as audiences become…

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