Buzzworks unveils expansion plans amid ‘strong’ trading results

One of Scotland’s independent bar and restaurant operators, Buzzworks Holdings, has announced its plans for expansion after reporting “strong” trading results across its entire portfolio of 20 venues. The confidence for expansion follows the opening of its flagship new restaurant, Scotts in Greenock, which saw a record number of visitors and sales in its opening weeks. Buzzworks said that the company is trading ahead of expectations with projected sales growth up more than 25% on the previous year. Its newest offerings on the East coast, Herringbone Abbey Hill and 30 Knots, have also contributed to the success. Meanwhile, new outdoor hotspot Outboard in South Queensferry has also helped expand its customer base by bringing in a new audience with its dog friendly offering located amongst Scotland’s three bridges. Buzzworks' formula of investing in towns and suburbs across the country, introducing its “unique” blend of food, drink, style and service, is one that is working for the Kilmarnock headquartered company. Managing director Kenny Blair said he is now looking to further accelerate growth by taking the “winning formula” to new locations. He said: “It’s been a challenging climate for hospitality operators for some time and we’ve not been immune, but the tailwind of opportunity is here and we plan to catch it. Based on insights from across our portfolio, as well as our detailed understanding of the market, we believe there is an opportunity for significant growth in Scotland. “You have to look for the opportunities and adjust – the best companies always do and that’s what will drive us forward at pace. We have a successful format and vision that we won’t compromise on. When we open in a new location our commitment is to invest in more than bricks and mortar. It’s not just opening a bar or restaurant to us. It’s about community and if we can make living in a town just that little bit better, we’ve done our job.” He added: “We’ve always stood by this and by creating jobs and careers for local people, as well as bringing an aspirational dining experience and a place for socialising, the community has shown its support by coming through our doors week after week. We are forever mindful and grateful of that. This year, we rolled out our biggest expansion to date in the East coast and we’re already seeing the success of that. “Our in-house development team has decades of experience and is fired up and growth is on the horizon with three new sites currently under offer. With new venues comes even more employment opportunities so we will be looking to grow our team significantly in the months ahead. Our commitment to communities and our people is stronger than ever and we are confident that the good momentum we are seeing will put us in the best possible position to bring the Buzzworks buzz to more towns and suburbs in Scotland in the months and years ahead.”

Buzzworks unveils expansion plans amid ‘strong’ trading results

Buzzworks said that the company is trading ahead of expectations with projected sales growth up more than 25% on the previous year

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