Today’s news in brief – 12/07/24

British pubs and bars are expected to see sales rise 50% during the Euros final, according to UKH. The boost in sales will be part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. Reaching the final also means the entire hospitality sector is set to benefit from overall sales increases of £800m across the whole tournament.

Hub Box has been acquired out of administration by South West Restaurants Limited. This means that all of the burger chain’s restaurants will continue to trade, with all of the company’s staff to also keep their jobs. Despite consistent revenue growth over the past three years, Hub Box was a casualty of rising food, energy, interest and labour costs. 

Pizza Pilgrims will be opening a store in Cardiff this August, which will mark its first opening outside of England. The new pizzeria will have 90 covers inside and 48 outside, with space for bookings and walk-ins. Outside, jumbo striped awnings will wrap around the corner opposite Cardiff Castle, creating a terrazza.

Pizza Express will be opening in Oxford Summertown tomorrow (13 July). This opening will bring the chain’s estate to a total of 360 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, and is part of its mission to make its pizzas available to customers no matter where they are. The new restaurant will also bring 20 new jobs and career opportunities for the local community.