Wolverhampton
Regional coverage of hospitality and foodservice activity across Wolverhampton, including the city centre, Mander Shopping Centre, Heath Town, and Tettenhall. Tracks restaurant, pub, and café openings and closures; venue refurbishments; and catering innovations influenced by student population, retail redevelopment, and suburban demand. Reports also touch on local licensing applications, staffing changes, and community-driven dining events. Ideal for chefs, operators, pub landlords, and F&B managers overseeing venues in this evolving regional West Midlands market.
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Aug- 2025 -21 AugustPubs and Bars
Stonegate invests £6.5m in Slug and Lettuce refurbs
Stonegate Group has invested more than £6.5m in its Slug and Lettuce brand over the past 18 months, completing 12 refurbishments with four more due by the end of the financial year. The spending forms part of a wider growth strategy aimed at adapting sites to suit local markets and…
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4 AugustFood and Drink
Chopstix opens first Huddersfield branch as expansion continues
Chopstix has officially opened its first restaurant in Huddersfield as part of a wider UK expansion drive. The site, located on King Street in the town centre, is the latest in a series of launches this year, following new outlets in Brighton, Leeds and Wolverhampton. The chain, which specialises in…
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Apr- 2024 -5 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/04/24
Majestic Wines has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration, saving nine of its wine bars from closure. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond staff, following a period of uncertainty. Majestic plans to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business, with ambitions to open…
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5 AprilCatering Companies
Wolves and Levy extend partnership
Football club Wolverhampton Wanderers has extended its partnership with current hospitality providers Levy UK + Ireland to become the club’s new retail partners. Levy UK + Ireland has been market leaders in sports stadium catering for many years, and Wolves have become the first club to partner with Levy Merchandising,…
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Dec- 2023 -11 DecemberCatering Companies
Levy expands into sports merchandising
Levy UK and Ireland has announced ‘Levy Merchandising’, its strategic expansion into the realm of sports merchandising. Levy Merchandising will design and manufacture a wide range of sportswear from technical products through to non-technical fanwear. The company will also produce a comprehensive range of souvenirs and accessories. Vinny Clark, has…
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May- 2023 -23 MayRestaurants
Burger and Sauce to open new site in Wolverhampton
Burger and Sauce has announced the opening of its new site in Wolverhampton town centre this week. Saadiya Nawaz will run the restaurant with the help of around 20 new full and part time staff. Nawaz, who has a degree in law, is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Law…
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilNews
Punch Pubs adds two pubs to growing portfolio
Independent Pub Company Punch Pubs and Co has recently acquired two new community pubs to add to its 1,300-strong portfolio. The pub company, based in Burton upon Trent, had been seeking more quality acquisitions, including packages and single-site opportunities that fit with its modern and progressive vision and growth plans.…
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Aug- 2021 -24 AugustPeople
Hawthorn CEO steps down following Admiral sale
Community pub company Hawthorn has released a statement announcing the departure of Mark Davies as CEO at the group. The move follows the completion of Hawthorn’s acquisition by Admiral Taverns, which saw 674 pubs transferred to now run under the operation of Admiral in a move funded by Proprium Capital…
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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyPubs and Bars
Marston’s secures new CFO
Marston’s has announced the appointment of Hayleigh Lupino as the newest CFO for the group, with effect from 3 October 2021. She will also be appointed to the board as of the same date. She will succeed Andrew Andrea who, in turn will take over the role of CEO from…
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Apr- 2021 -9 AprilRestaurants
Loungers to open four new sites
Loungers, the owner of Lounge and Cosy Club, has revealed plans to open four new Lounge sites by 26 May 2021. Situated in Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Welwyn Garden City, and St Ives, the latest establishments bring the group’s portfolio to a total of 142 Lounges and 30 Cosy Clubs. The cafe,…
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