Emma Lake

Revolution Bars Group has said late-night hospitality continues to face “very challenging times” as it credited its acquisition of Peach Pubs in 2022 with bringing “much needed diversification of sales and guests”.

Artfarm, the hospitality company behind Roth Bar & Grill, The Fife Arms hotel and Mount St restaurant, will open Farm Shop in London’s Mayfair on 15 November.

Wimpy owner Famous Brands has issued a profit warning, saying basic earnings per share (BEPS) may be at least 20% below expectations.

Richard Caring’s Caprice Holdings, behind restaurants including Scott’s Mayfair, Sexy Fish and J.Sheekey, saw turnover jump by 71% in 2022 as it returned to profit for the first time since the pandemic.