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No longer cheap as chips – QSR embraces the £5 meal deal
Amid a clamour for customers, more and more QSR operators are introducing their own meal deals all pitched around the same price point in a hopeful bid to demonstrate value.
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David Wolanski: “Closing Chick’n’Sours brought us back into the limelight”
Having closed Chick’n’Sours’ final restaurants earlier this year, David Wolanski has pivoted his business to a more nimble model focused on events, residencies and licensing.
Heard mentality – the Michelin-starred chef who swapped fine dining for fast food
With his elevated fast food brand Heard, chef Jordan Bailey is out to prove there’s space for a multi-site concept that reimagines the humble burger with a fine dining philosophy.
Inception Group on course to exceed £30m turnover in 2025 after reporting ‘strong growth’
Inception Group has reported ‘strong growth despite challenging market conditions’ in its 2024 financial results, with forecasts for 2025 suggesting it will exceed £30m turnover for the first time.
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.
Stuart Ralston brings together Edinburgh restaurants as The Aizle Hospitality Group
Acclaimed Edinburgh chef Stuart Ralston is bringing his different restaurants together under a newly created parent company called The Aizle Hospitality Group.
Cover charge – how restaurants are using the power of targeted promotions
Restaurants are increasingly relying on targeted promotions to boost covers at lunchtimes and on weekday evenings, but do the benefits outweigh the inevitable hit to the bottom line?
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.
Internal promotions driving lower staff turnover in hospitality, report says
A rise in the rate of internal promotions for key hospitality leadership roles is contributing to a reduction in staff turnover across the sector, according to a new report.