Whitbread
Coverage focuses on the strategy, financial performance, and brand operations of one of the UK’s largest hospitality groups, including updates on Premier Inn, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and other formats. Reporting includes estate development, leadership changes, digital initiatives, and trading performance, offering key insights for operators tracking large-scale group models and branded food and accommodation offers.
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustNews
Zonal joins firms backing recruitment drive Hospitality Rising
Hospitality technology provider Zonal has become the latest firm to back a major recruitment campaign, Hospitality Rising. Zonal is joining other businesses in supporting the collaborative campaign, including Whitbread, Pret a Manger, Welcome Break, Revolution, Vapiano, Hilton and Hawksmoor. By encouraging venues and brands to pledge £10 for each employee,…
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Jun- 2022 -29 JunePeople
Whitbread names Domino’s boss as new CEO
The board of Whitbread PLC (Whitbread) has announced that Dominic Paul has been appointed as its next CEO. He will succeed Alison Brittain, who has decided to retire from full time executive life at the end of the financial year 2023. Paul will join the company early in January 2023.…
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17 JunePubs and Bars
Brewers Fayre announces expansion with new MK pub
Whitbread’s family pub brand, Brewers Fayre, has announced its first opening in five years with the launch of a new site in Milton Keynes which will open its doors on Monday 4 July 2022. Marking the brand’s first opening since 2017, Brewers Fayre will be adding the new flagship pub…
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15 JuneBusiness
Whitbread beats expectations but warns of ‘tight’ labour market
Whitbread has revealed that it expects to increase its total costs by £20m – £30m in FY23 due to targeted pay increases and the labour supply remaining “tight” across the hospitality sector. The Premier Inn operator will also bring forward its investment in refurbishments and maintenance projects, as well as…
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May- 2022 -13 MayPeople
Big Table Group appoints first F&B director
The Big Table Group, the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has appointed David Rust to the newly created role of director of Food and Beverage. Rust has over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, working with brands across hotels, restaurants and leisure. He joins from…
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Apr- 2022 -28 AprilFood and Drink
Whitbread brings back dividend as it returns to profitability
Whitbread PLC has reported it has returned to profitability in the 53-week period ended 3 March 2022 (FY22) as it hailed pre-tax profits of £58.2m, compared to a loss of £1bn in FY21. As a result, Whitbread is reinstating dividend payments with the board declaring a final dividend per share…
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27 AprilPeople
Greggs welcomes new director to board
Greggs has welcomed Lynne Weedall as an independent non-executive director to its board, with her role taking effect from 17 May 2022 following the chain’s upcoming AGM. Weedall is described as an “experienced” People and Business Transformation executive, having held senior positions at Selfridges and Carphone Warehouse, among others. Throughout…
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Mar- 2022 -11 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Cornish Bakery expands senior leadership team
Cornish Bakery has expanded its senior leadership team to enable its journey towards growing the business to 100 bakeries. Founder Steve Grocutt has bolstered both his board and operational teams, headhunting specialists from across the UK, as well as promoting from within the company. Ralf Goad, previously of Risk Capital…
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4 MarchPeople
Dominos appoints new people director
Domino’s has appointed Kirsty Pitcher as its new people director. She will join the group on 14 March and help lead the company’s people strategy. She will focus on advancing the company’s Inclusion and Diversity agenda; recruitment and retention; embedding core values into the culture of the business; and ensuring…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryPeople
Fridays appoints Julie McEwan as COO
Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced the appointment of Julie McEwan as its chief operating officer. McEwan started her career at Whitbread, spending several years as operations manager for Premier Inn, before joining Spirit Pub Company. At Spirit, she held several senior roles, including leading the Flaming…
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