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Tortilla Forecasts Strongest Year Yet Amid UK Growth

Tortilla Forecasts Strongest Year Yet Amid UK Growth

Posted by Emma on 1st Oct 2025       Reading Time:

Tortilla has announced that 2025 is set to be its most profitable year in the UK, following a strong first half marked by sales growth and record earnings. The Mexican restaurant chain reported a 5% … read more
KFC Profits Surge to £97.6m Despite Job Cuts in the UK

KFC Profits Surge to £97.6m Despite Job Cuts in the UK

Posted by Emma on 1st Oct 2025       Reading Time:

KFC has reported a sharp rise in profit across its UK operations, despite shedding jobs and seeing a fall in turnover. Newly filed accounts show that the fast-food chain recorded a pre-tax profit of … read more
Pret A Manger Joins the Drive-Thru Race in 2026

Pret A Manger Joins the Drive-Thru Race in 2026

Posted by Emma on 30th Sep 2025       Reading Time:

Pret A Manger is preparing to open its first drive-thru location in early 2026, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion into more travel-focused and convenience-driven formats. Chie … read more
Honest Burgers Expands with Acquisition of 12 GBK Sites

Honest Burgers Expands with Acquisition of 12 GBK Sites

Posted by Emma on 30th Sep 2025       Reading Time:

Honest Burgers has acquired 12 Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) restaurants for an undisclosed sum, signalling a significant step in its long-term growth strategy. The purchase was made possible through … read more
Jamie Russo to support Ceres customers in Scotland

Jamie Russo to support Ceres customers in Scotland

Posted by Emily on 23rd Sep 2025       Reading Time:

We now have a dedicated presence in Scotland with the appointment of Jamie Russo as Field Training Specialist. For Jamie, it’s more than just a new role, it’s a chance to give back to the … read more
Government Proposes Overhaul to Business Rates System

Government Proposes Overhaul to Business Rates System

Posted by Emma on 15th Sep 2025       Reading Time:

The UK government is contemplating pivotal reforms to the current tax system, aiming to facilitate the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly within the hospitality secto … read more
Itsu Expands as Losses Deepen Despite Turnover Growth

Itsu Expands as Losses Deepen Despite Turnover Growth

Posted by Emma on 8th Sep 2025       Reading Time:

Itsu, the Asian-inspired quick-service chain, has reported widening losses despite an uplift in sales. For the 53 weeks ending 2 January 2025, the group posted turnover of £120 million, a 3.7% i … read more
Papas Group's New Franchise Venture with JD Wetherspoon

Papas Group's New Franchise Venture with JD Wetherspoon

Posted by Emma on 8th Sep 2025       Reading Time:

In a significant development for the British pub industry, the family-owned Papas Group has entered into a notable franchise agreement with JD Wetherspoon. This new accord will witness Papas Group ope … read more
Labour’s Youth Wage Reform Faces Industry Backlash

Labour’s Youth Wage Reform Faces Industry Backlash

Posted by Emma on 8th Aug 2025       Reading Time:

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has instructed the Low Pay Commission to draw up plans to eliminate the £2-per-hour pay gap between 18–20-year-olds and older adults. Backed by trade un … read more
Captain Thornton’s Big Catch

Captain Thornton’s Big Catch

Posted by Emma on 25th Jul 2025       Reading Time:

James Thornton, owner of Captain Thornton’s in Leeds, says he’s “blown away” after winning a full pallet of Ceres Yorkshire Batter Mix in a recent competition — a prize h … read more
Nearly 100 Eateries Named for £10m in Unpaid Tax

Nearly 100 Eateries Named for £10m in Unpaid Tax

Posted by Emily on 21st Jul 2025       Reading Time:

HMRC has intensified its efforts to combat tax evasion within the hospitality sector by naming and shaming 98 restaurant and takeaway businesses for failing to pay a combined total of £10.4 mill … read more
How June’s Heatwave Scorched Greggs’ Profits

How June’s Heatwave Scorched Greggs’ Profits

Posted by Emma on 2nd Jul 2025       Reading Time:

Britain’s beloved bakery chain Greggs has found itself at the mercy of the elements this summer, as an unseasonably hot June drove down footfall and prompted a rare profit warning. Despite posit … read more
Morley’s Wins Legal Fight to Protect Its Brand

Morley’s Wins Legal Fight to Protect Its Brand

Posted by Emma on 7th Jun 2025       Reading Time:

London-based fried chicken chain Morley’s has successfully defended its brand in the Court of Appeal, bringing a significant chapter in its long-running legal battle with rival fast-food chain M … read more
Major UK Employers Cited for Underpaying Staff

Major UK Employers Cited for Underpaying Staff

Posted by Emma on 7th Jun 2025       Reading Time:

More than 500 employers across the UK, including prominent names like PizzaExpress, Hilton, British Airways and Capita, have been publicly named by the government for failing to pay some staff the leg … read more
Farmers Protest Against Inheritance Tax Reform

Farmers Protest Against Inheritance Tax Reform

Posted by Emma on 2nd Apr 2025       Reading Time:

A protest by British farmers over proposed inheritance tax changes has led to a dramatic – and symbolic – move: a two-week refusal to load milling wheat, the very grain used to make s … read more
Hospitality Sector Demands Urgent Energy Market Probe

Hospitality Sector Demands Urgent Energy Market Probe

Posted by Emma on 27th Mar 2025       Reading Time:

The UK's hospitality industry is calling for a formal investigation into what it describes as a "broken" energy market that continues to burden restaurants, pubs, and hotels with excessive costs and d … read more
France’s Bakers Push Back Against New Packaging Levy

France’s Bakers Push Back Against New Packaging Levy

Posted by Emma on 9th Mar 2025       Reading Time:

France’s bakers are up in arms over a new environmental levy that has added yet another financial burden to an industry already grappling with soaring costs. The tax, which applies to the paper … read more
Just Eat Takes to the Skies with Drone Delivery Rollout

Just Eat Takes to the Skies with Drone Delivery Rollout

Posted by Emily on 6th Mar 2025       Reading Time:

Just Eat Takeaway.com has taken a significant step towards the future of food delivery, launching its first drone-operated service in partnership with Manna Drone Delivery. The initiative, which debut … read more
Sales Slump Sends Greggs Shares to Two-Year Low

Sales Slump Sends Greggs Shares to Two-Year Low

Posted by Emma on 4th Mar 2025       Reading Time:

Greggs, the UK's largest bakery chain, has seen its share price tumble after reporting a slowdown in sales growth. The FTSE 250 retailer, known for its popular sausage rolls and steak bakes, revealed … read more
Government to ease back on employment rights reforms

Government to ease back on employment rights reforms

Posted by Emma on 3rd Mar 2025       Reading Time:

In a significant policy reversal, the government is set to retract specific employment rights reforms, most notably the proposed right for workers to "switch off" outside working hours. Originally a c … read more
A Growing Divide: Could the EU Ban US Soybean Imports?

A Growing Divide: Could the EU Ban US Soybean Imports?

Posted by Stelios on 28th Feb 2025       Reading Time:

The European Union is exploring the possibility of restricting imports of food products that do not meet its regulatory standards, a move that could include a ban on US-grown soybeans. The proposed me … read more
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