West Midlands

Slim Chickens opens new site in Merry Hill

Slim Chickens has announced the opening of its newest restaurant at Merry Hill shopping centre.  The Southern-inspired operator has opened…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/04/25

Hospitality has seen “tentative” signs of recovery despite ongoing pressures on household finances affecting consumer footfall and spending, according to…

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Marston’s introduces new sports pub concept

Marston’s has introduced a new local sports pub concept, Grandstand, with the first venue opened during Easter weekend.  The operator…

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Slim Chickens to open in Merry Hill in May

Slim Chickens has announced the signing of a new restaurant location in Merry Hill set to open in May.  Slim…

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Today’s news in brief – 28/02/25

Papa John’s full-year revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn), as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn).…

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Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce set to open in Merry Hill

Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce are set to open two new locations in Merry Hill shopping centre. Opening in…

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Today’s news in brief – 18/02/25

The BBPA has called for urgent government action as nearly 300 pubs closed in 2024 – an equivalent of six…

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BBPA calls for govt action as 300 pubs closed for good in 2024

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said that urgent government action is needed to halt “completely avoidable” closures, as…

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NTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister

The NTIA has called on the incoming government to appoint a night time economy (NTE) minister to “safeguard the future…

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Compass commits over £3m Apprenticeship Levy funding

Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced it has supported 250 apprentice programmes across 170 organisations, committing over £3m of…

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