The Wolseley Hospitality Group sees turnover rise above £64m
The Wolseley Hospitality Group has reported a 7.85% rise in turnover in its latest financial results, fuelled by a combination of increased visits and higher average spend per head.
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London’s much-loved Le Colombier restaurant to close after 27 years
Long-standing South Kensington restaurant Le Colombier is closing after nearly 30 years in business.
Pasta Evangelists continues expansion as losses increase
Pasta Evangelists saw its revenues increase below the rate of inflation in 2024 as losses widened.
Half of consumers still don’t trust restaurants to pass on tips, according to new research
Around half of customers (54%) don’t trust that restaurants are passing on all tips to staff a year after the Allocation of Tips Act 2023 came into effect, research has found.
Tonkotsu tees up new openings as turnover rises
Ramen specialist Tonkotsu has reported an 8% rise in like-for-like sales in its latest financial results, with the group ‘demonstrating solid performance despite industry-wide challenges’.
Hawksmoor eyes further expansion in the UK and US
Hawksmoor is eyeing further expansion in both the UK and the US with several sites currently under consideration for opening in 2026 and beyond.
Popeyes ‘well positioned to achieve growth ambitions’ as turnover tops £100m
Popeyes UK says it is on track to reach 100 sites by the end of the year, which will include its first-ever location in the Republic of Ireland.
The Evolv Collection creates high-rise Stories brand as its renames Birmingham restaurant
The Evolv Collection is changing the name of its high-rise Birmingham restaurant Orelle to 24 Stories in a move that it says will pave the way for new skyline locations to open across the UK.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen returns to profit
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) returned to profit in 2024, according to its latest financial results.
Tortilla forecasts ‘most profitable year’ as UK sales increase
Tortilla has recorded a sales increase of 5% in UK like-for-like sales and record UK ebitda in its unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks to 29 June 2025.
Wingstop UK toasts record results as turnover and profits soar
Wingstop UK has described 2024 as a ‘transformational year’ for the business with pre-tax profits more than tripling and turnover soaring past the £100m mark.
Heston Blumenthal: “I had created a monster and was hanging onto its tail”
As The Fat Duck celebrates its 30th anniversary, its founder reflects on the huge pressure behind retaining creative momentum, its continued reinvention, and a lightbulb moment about what gastronomy really means.
“I will rise again”: Endo Kazutoshi breaks his silence on the closure of his west London restaurant
Endo Kazutoshi has released an impassioned statement about the closure of his Michelin-starred flagship restaurant, which was severely damaged by fire earlier this month.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants swings to loss despite record revenues
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has reported record revenues following the merging of its UK and international operations and the opening of 20 new restaurants in its most recent financial year.
Christmas comes early for Prezzo Italian customers with its 99p main offer
Prezzo Italian is attempting to get diners into the Christmas spirit early by offering two of its yuletide creations for just 99p.
Permanently Unique Group reports strong trading as it gears up for international expansion
The restaurant group behind brands including Tattu, Fenix, and Louis has reported a rise in sales and profits in its latest financial results.
KOYN in Mayfair to close, with KOYN Thai to find a new home
Samyukta Nair is closing her Japanese restaurant KOYN in Mayfair and will find a new home for KOYN Thai that occupies the space below.
Pizza Hut enters the value war with £5 flatbread pizza option
Pizza Hut has become the latest restaurant brand to launch a value proposition.
‘Challenging macroeconomic environment’ hits turnover and EBITDA at Pizza Express
Pizza Express has blamed a ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’ for a fall in turnover in its latest financial results.
Gourmet doughnut brand Longboys closes blaming spiralling costs
Chef Graham Hornigold has announced the closure of his gourmet doughnut brand Longboys.
The Sushi Co to open seven sites before the year end
The Sushi Co will open seven new sites by the end of 2025, taking the brand to 30 sites across the UK.
Prezzo Italian plots transition to multi-brand business as it unveils new hospitality company
The group behind Prezzo Italian has rebranded as Brava Hospitality Group amid plans to transition from a single-brand operator to a broader platform designed to manage and grow multiple concepts.
Rick Stein calls on Government to ‘ease financial pressures’ on hospitality as revenue falls
Rick Stein’s restaurant group has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ‘support the recovery’ of the hospitality sector in her forthcoming Budget after reporting a fall in revenue.
German Doner Kebab launches value menu as battle for QSR lunchtime trade intensifies
German Done Kebab (GDK) has waded into the war for lunchtime trade with a new value menu.
Jamie Oliver blames getting the basics wrong for the downfall of his restaurant empire
Jamie Oliver has admitted that getting the basics wrong led to the downfall of his restaurant group.
When three become one: how a mini restaurant empire in Peckham has been transformed into a single site in Marylebone
Amy Corbin, the co-founder of South African restaurant Kudu, on relocating to a more central London location and how she intends to take her loyal customers with her.
New World Trading Company appoints Amber Wood as CEO
New World Trading Company (NWTC) has promoted Amber Wood from managing director to CEO.
Shrimp & Co: “We are trying to become the Nando’s of seafood”
Recently established seafood restaurant group Shrimp & Co has outlined bold expansion plans, with a target of reaching 50 sites within the next three years.
Which Wich to expand into Scotland after securing new franchise partners
US-founded sandwich chain Which Wich is set to make its debut in Scotland after securing new franchise partners to launch in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Chuck E. Cheese set to launch first UK sites after signing multi-unit deal
US restaurant group Chuck E. Cheese has confirmed it will be making its debut in the UK after signing a multi-unit franchise agreement.
Takeover deals for UK restaurants surge
The number of takeover deals for UK restaurant groups has increased 88% in the past year, new data shows.
Pret a Manger to open first drive-thru as it targets travel locations for expansion
Pret a Manger will make the move into drive-thrus early next year, chief executive Pano Christou has said.
Batting overseas: Kricket to make its New York restaurant debut
Kricket will become the latest UK-born Indian restaurant to run a residency in the US, pointing to a potential permanent move for the brand.
“Our team is heartbroken by what has happened”: Endo at the Rotunda to remain closed after blaze
Michelin-starred restaurant Endo at the Rotunda will remain closed until further notice following a fire at the building almost a week ago.
Coco di Mama extends retail reach with Tesco deal
Italian QSR brand Coco di Mama is extending its reach into retail with a nationwide launch into Tesco.
Byron Burger future in doubt yet again
The future of Byron Burger is in doubt once again with its owner looking set to enter administration.
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London’s dining habits are shifting - and hospitality is flexing to match
The struggle for late night customers may be real, but earlier dining has never been stronger.
Chicken wars: what impact will Raising Cane’s have on the UK’s fried chicken sector?
The Louisiana-founded brand’s announcement that it is heading to the UK is likely to ruffle some feathers in the already competitive fried chicken category. How might its eventual arrival land?
Flat Iron secures debt facility to aid future expansion
Flat Iron has secured additional funding to support its expansion plans.
The Breakfast Club ‘building on momentum’ as sales and operating profits rise
The Breakfast Club has reported ‘solid financial growth’ in its most recent results with sales and operating profit both rising, and pre-tax losses narrowing.
Six by Nico closes crowdfund campaign after raising more than £2.5m
Six by Nico’s ‘community-first’ crowdfund has closed having raised more than £2.5m.
Leading hospitality figures sign open letter to Rachel Reeves calling for urgent support
An open letter calling on the government for urgent support for the hospitality industry has been signed by more than 50 leading figures in the industry.
Côte owner explores capital injection as an alternative to sale
The private equity owner of brasserie chain Côte is examining plans to retain control of the business by investing new funding as an alternative to a sale.
Deliveroo targets families with mid-week promotion
Deliveroo is looking to capture the mid-week family meal market through a partnership with more than 30 restaurant brands.
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Wake-up call? What the increased immigration enforcement action means for hospitality employers
Immigration is climbing the risk and compliance agenda for hospitality employers.
Ping Pong experienced ‘sharp downturn’ in revenues before entering administration
Ping Pong saw revenues fall by around a quarter and annual costs soar before it entered into administration in July, documents show.
American chain Denny’s markets UK master franchise as it eyes expansion
American diner chain Denny’s is plotting ‘significant expansion’ in the UK, with offers being considered for its master franchise for the territory.
Kate Nicholls: ‘A Licensing Act fit for the 21st century restaurateur’
In her latest column, the UKHospitality chair explains how changes to the Licensing Act reflect a watershed moment for the restaurant and wider hospitality sector.
Alex Reilley quits Government taskforce after speaking out against Chancellor’s tax policies
Loungers chairman and co-founder Alex Reilley has quit the Government’s Hospitality Sector Council (HSC) after facing pressure from civil servants for publicly criticising Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tax policies.
The remarkable rise of Flat Iron
With McWin and TriSpan joining forces to acquire a majority stake in Flat Iron, we chart the steakhouse group’s journey from London pub residency to national chain.