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Hospitality insolvencies eased but remained historically high
Hospitality insolvencies eased but remained historically high
1,706 accommodation and food service companies closed in H1 2025.
YO! expands menu with new kids’ bentos and Chicken Katsu Bao
It has introduced a delivery-exclusive Spice Bag.
Bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group buys Lola’s Cupcakes
Lola’s will still be led by Asher Budwig.
Greggs to trial ‘bitesize’ concepts in September
The new, smaller-sized bakeries will still have all of Greggs' iconic menu.
Loyalty is no longer a ‘nice to have’—analyst
93% of promotions in Q1 were made through mobile apps.
The Sushi Co opens in Tower Bridge
The launch follows recent openings in Brighton, Harringay and Hampstead.
Burger & Sauce to open in Merry Hill
This marks the final addition to Merry Hill’s leisure quarter.
Chaiiwalla opens first service station format cafe
The format is launched via a pop-up that will be opened for three months.
Pizza chain Alley Cats opens third restaurant in Westbourne Grove
To mark the opening, head chef Francesco Macri has added some US-inspired dishes.
Bakery retailer Wenzel’s signs first-ever franchise deal with Southern Co-op
The first franchise store opens in Guildford on 10 September.
Santa Maria unveils revamped Ealing site
The site will be reopening on 28 August.
Chopstix launches ‘small box’ outlet at Butlin’s Skegness
The modular unit measures just over 20 sqm.
The Sushi Co opens Brighton outlet
This takes the chain’s total locations to 21.
Plant-based fast-food chain Neat Burger goes into liquidation
The company's book value is at £1.28m, as of 2 July.
Côte Brasserie launches Moulin Rouge-themed menu
The menu was developed by Côte executive chef Steve Allen.
KFC and Greggs enters partnership with gravy drenched sausage rolls
The limited-time offer is only available in four select cities.
Weak consumer confidence flattens delivery and takeaway sales growth in June
The first half of 2024 saw muted sales growth for the sector.
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