Peach Pubs and Revolution Bars operator launches sales process
The operator of Revolution Bars, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs, is launching a strategic review of options, including a formal sales process.
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Are Pizza Hut UK’s restaurants stuffed or can the brand rise again?
Pizza Hut UK’s inability to capitalise on the UK’s burgeoning pizza sector was a missed opportunity. What hope do its remaining restaurants have?
Zuma and Roka operator receives investment to drive global expansion
The group behind restaurants Zuma and Roka has entered into a partnership with Abu Dhabi–based luxury hospitality investment company DIAFA.
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Will Velvet Taco’s move into the UK be a smooth one?
The US brand, known for its vast range of globally-inspired tacos, is landing soon on these shores. But its success is far from a given.
Ross Shonhan: “This is far and away the hardest thing I’ve ever done”
The former Nobu executive chef and creator of Bone Daddies has gone all out with one of London’s most striking restaurant launches in years that pays homage to the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
“Thank you for never supporting us”: closed Highgate restaurant slams its local dining community
A restaurant in Highgate has hit out at the local community, blaming its lack of support is behind its closure.
Hospitality numbers fall with 11 licensed premises closing a week over the past year
The number of licensed premises in Britain has fallen in the past year despite modest growth in the third quarter of 2025, new data shows.
Pizza shut: 68 Pizza Hut restaurants close with more than 1,200 job losses
Nearly 70 Pizza Hut restaurants and more than 10 pizza delivery outlets have closed after the company behind its UK business fell into administration.
Coppa Club owner beats revenue expectations
The group behind the Coppa Club and Noci restaurant brands says it expects full-year revenue to have risen by 6% year-on-year ahead of market expectations.
Gerry’s Hot Subs completes fundraise as it eyes two more locations
Gerry’s Hot Subs has successfully closed a £250,000 fundraising round as it looks to build its presence in the premium sandwich market, with several new openings on the cards.
China Tang at 20: how the legendary London restaurant is looking to the future
The famous Cantonese restaurant within London’s The Dorchester hotel is evolving to stay relevant - but not at the expense of its founder’s original vision.
Honest Burgers returns to profit and says it will expand its Smash + Grab brand
Honest Burgers has returned to profit for the first time since 2020, reporting a ‘very strong’ performance in its latest results.
Red Engine secures further investment as expansion continues
Flight Club and Electric Shuffle owner Red Engine has secured further investment to support its growth plans in the UK and overseas.
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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.
Bar group The Alchemist to be put up for sale
The long-standing private equity backer of The Alchemist is reportedly working with advisors on an auction of the cocktail bar group.
Mission Mars tests the water for a potential buyer
The company behind Albert’s Schloss beer halls and Rudy’s pizzerias has reportedly hired advisers to sound out buyers for all or part of its business.
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Why the UK’s hospitality model needs a rethink, not a rescue
If the Government modernises how it taxes, supports and values hospitality, it can unlock a new era for the industry.
Evolv Collection owners acquires London Brasseries
Evolv Collection owners Calveton UK and Breal Capital have bought London Brasseries for an undisclosed sum.
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.
“Smile don’t cry”: Douglas McMaster’s zero-waste restaurant Silo to close
Douglas McMaster has announced that his zero-waste London restaurant Silo will close at the end of the year.
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.
Salt Bae’s UK restaurant business sees losses soar following US closures
Salt Bae’s UK restaurant arm lost £5.5m in 2024 as a result of costs involved in the closure of some of his international locations.
Chaiiwala’s global sales approach £90m as appetite for Indian street food increases
Indian street food and café Chaiiwala has reported a global sales jump of more than a third as turnover nearly hits £90m.
Wendy’s UK sees turnover rise
Wendy’s UK has reported a rise in turnover after bolstering its company-owned restaurant estate.
Karali Group buys French brasserie brand Côte
Côte Restaurant Group has been acquired by family-owned business Karali Group for an undisclosed sum.
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.
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.