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Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25

JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total…

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John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director

Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning…

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Karaoke rooms increase venue profitability by 12%

Looking to boost your bottom line? Consider adding karaoke rooms. A recent 2023 Aalto University study [https://singa.com/blog/karaoke-room-profitability/?utm_source=cateringtoday&utm_medium=referral] revealed a staggering…

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JD Wetherspoon puts new pubs up for sale

JD Wetherspoon has confirmed that it has put a further 11 pubs across England and Wales up for sale. CBRE…

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Crudo Cevicheria to open new London location

Crudo Cevicheria, London’s first build-your-own cevicheria, is set to open in Seven Dials this March. The new restaurant, which will…

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Leon announces opening date for its first drive-thru in West Yorkshire

Leon has announced it will open its first drive-thru restaurant in Gildersome, Leeds, West Yorkshire on Wednesday 24th November 2021. The…

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Orderswift and Stuart increase direct delivery coverage to 34 UK cities

Online ordering platform Orderswift and on-demand logistics specialist Stuart have expanded their direct delivery partnership to cover 34 cities and…

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Ei revives Winscombe pub with £185,000 investment

Ei Publican Partnerships, the leased and tenanted division of pub company Ei Group, have revitalised the Churchill Inn, Winscombe, near…

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Group of seven pubs brought to market

A group of seven freehold pubs which operate within the Authentic Alehouse brand located across the north east and north…

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Ei Group to invest £1.4m in transforming Grade II listed bank

Pub operator, Ei Group has announced it is to invest £1.4m in an extensive refurbishment of a historic bank building…

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