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NewsRate cuts could offer UK businesses relief from tariffs
Interest rate cuts could ease some pressure as UK businesses navigate new tariff challenges, according to AJ Bell
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NewsSimmons younger customers hit by cost of living pressures
The bars group has reported resilient trading across its mostly London estate, with headwinds now showing “signs of softening” as trading picks up
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NewsYard Sale Pizza secures investment from Piper
The London neighbourhood pizza delivery brand plans to supercharge expansion in London and new cities across the UK, with a goal of reaching 40 shops over the next five years, MCA can reveal
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Weekend PressLow-paid workers to bear the brunt of coming rise in UK labour costs
More than 100 Pizza Hut delivery drivers for Scotland’s biggest takeaway franchisee were called to an emergency meeting, writes the FT
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InterviewsCaravan: ‘This is all down to us now’
CEO Laura Harper-Hinton speaks to MCA following the restaurant group’s management buy-out, which she says has enabled the team to “refocus on what we’re up to”
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Analysis & InsightSpring Budget: Warning over growing cost pressures amid lack of targeted support
Hospitality leaders have voiced concern following the Spring Budget, which did not include support for the sector despite calls for relief on business rates and employer NICs
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NewsFever-Tree reports FY24 growth with on-trade recovery
The mixer brand has reaffirmed its commitment to hospitality and on-trade partnerships as it posted improved performance in the UK
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NewsDeliveroo achieves profit milestone
The delivery company achieved a full year of profit for the first time of £3m in 2024, compared to £32m loss in 2023
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NewsLandmark Brighton venues acquired
Concorde 2 and Volks, which specialise in live music and late night events, have been acquired by independent music company All Things Considered
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NewsOperators turn to promotions and tech to drive growth
Hospitality businesses are focusing on seasonal promotions, events, and special offers to maximise bookings and offset rising costs in 2025, according to ResDiary
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NewsNew recycling rules could cost pubs £60m a year
The BBPA has warned that new Extended Producer Responsibility rules will force pubs to pay twice for the recycling of glass bottles, adding £60m in extra costs
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NewsHospitality confidence falls to two-year low
Confidence has dropped to its lowest level since October 2022 as the sector braces for £3.4bn in additional annual costs from April, according to CGA by NIQ
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Analysis & InsightM&A: Significant number of PE businesses looking to transact
Despite the Budget, Graeme Smith and Craig Rachel of AlixPartners see an improving picture as the consumer spending outlook improves, particularly in the critical younger demographic who benefit most from the increase in minimum wage
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NewsPizzaExpress shareholders to provide £30m cash injection
Bain Capital Special Situations is preparing to inject millions of pounds to help secure a refinancing of the restaurant group’s debt, Sky News reports
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NewsIndian QSR concept secures funding from Haldiram’s
Shree Krishna Vada Pav, which operates 18 sites across London, aims to reach 30 stores by the end of the year, with a projected turnover of £12m
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NewsParogon looking to add at least three sites per year
The premium pub operator is targeting large freehold sites as well as more compact units to further the rollout of its Mediterranean concept Willow.
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NewsHospitality leaders’ confidence drops amid cost pressures
64% of UK hospitality operators plan to cancel investment, while 59% anticipate cutting staff, and 57% expect to reduce employee benefits in response to rising costs and upcoming tax increases
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NewsButcombe CEO urges ‘common-sense’ approach to tax hikes
Jonathan Lawson has urged the government to reconsider the pace of tax and wage increases, warning of significant pressure on the sector
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NewsWingstop accelerates international expansion with record growth
The fast-growing chicken brand reported strong international growth in 2024 and believes the UK could support up to 450 sites
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NewsPunch Pubs reports strong trading and profit growth
The pub company remains on track to reach an adjusted run-rate EBITDA of £99.8m, with all three divisions delivering like-for-like growth