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The Steak That Broke the Rules, Why Pod Hotels Are Winning & The Viral Wrap Hiding in a Corner Shop

Jun 24, 2026

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The Steak That Broke the Rules, Why Pod Hotels Are Winning & The Viral Wrap Hiding in a Corner Shop

Max Shipman

1,100 Cookie Stores in 8 Years, Hospitality Is the New Front Door & The £100 Marketing Hack

Jun 10, 2026

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1,100 Cookie Stores in 8 Years, Hospitality Is the New Front Door & The £100 Marketing Hack

Max Shipman

The Bakery Built On Second Chances, Why Padel Is Your Next Big Opportunity & £898m On The Table This Summer

May 27, 2026

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The Bakery Built On Second Chances, Why Padel Is Your Next Big Opportunity & £898m On The Table This Summer

Max Shipman

The Coffee Franchise That Broke The Rules, Deliveroo Gets Into Bookings & A Digitisation Wake-Up Call

May 13, 2026

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The Coffee Franchise That Broke The Rules, Deliveroo Gets Into Bookings & A Digitisation Wake-Up Call

Max Shipman

Fireaway's £60m Formula, Functional Drinks Are Taking Over & The Data That Gives Us Hope

Apr 29, 2026

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Fireaway's £60m Formula, Functional Drinks Are Taking Over & The Data That Gives Us Hope

Max Shipman

The $48k Taco Van, Travel Hubs Are Booming & Why I'd Launch A Hospitality Business Right Now

Apr 15, 2026

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The $48k Taco Van, Travel Hubs Are Booming & Why I'd Launch A Hospitality Business Right Now

Max Shipman

Apr 1, 2026

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The New Way to Reach Gen Z, The Regions are Winning & The Pie Brand You Haven't Heard Of

Max Shipman

From Backyard Window to Celebrity-Backed Empire: The Pop Up Bagels Formula

Nov 12, 2025

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From Backyard Window to Celebrity-Backed Empire: The Pop Up Bagels Formula

Max Shipman

Chickpea's Pub Playbook, The New Corner Shop & Hospitality's Latest Moves

Max Shipman

JENKI's Matcha Playbook, The Rise of Bakery Coffee & Why Collaboration Beats Competition

Oct 21, 2026

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JENKI's Matcha Playbook, The Rise of Bakery Coffee & Why Collaboration Beats Competition

Max Shipman

Sandwich Sandwich’s Growth Playbook, Why 4pm Is the New 9am & Why Experience Beats Product

Sep 30, 2026

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Sandwich Sandwich’s Growth Playbook, Why 4pm Is the New 9am & Why Experience Beats Product

Max Shipman

Yard Sale Pizza's Cult Following, The Rise of Niche Dessert Concepts & Why Your Menu Layout Matters More Than You Think

Sep 16, 2026

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Yard Sale Pizza's Cult Following, The Rise of Niche Dessert Concepts & Why Your Menu Layout Matters More Than You Think

Max Shipman

Sep 2, 2026

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The Frozen Yoghurt Brand Printing Money, Why Wagamama Is Sponsoring Hyrox & How Nostalgia Wins Customers

Max Shipman

Aug 19, 2026

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The Coffee Brand Dominating with Drive Thrus, Why Independents Groups Are Winning & How To Make Sure Guests Remember You

Max Shipman

How Rosslyn Cracked Coffee, The Handbag-Shaped Bun Box & The Funding Gap Nobody Talks About

Aug 5, 2026

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How Rosslyn Cracked Coffee, The Handbag-Shaped Bun Box & The Funding Gap Nobody Talks About

Max Shipman

The Sushi Hot Dog That Cracked the High Street, The Menu Trick Boosting AOV By 30%, & Why Your Audience Is Your Next Revenue Stream

Jul 22, 2026

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The Sushi Hot Dog That Cracked the High Street, The Menu Trick Boosting AOV By 30%, & Why Your Audience Is Your Next Revenue Stream

Max Shipman

The £1.5m Loaf, The Vending Machine Glow-Up & Football's Coming Home (For Hospitality)

Jul 8, 2026

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The £1.5m Loaf, The Vending Machine Glow-Up & Football's Coming Home (For Hospitality)

Max Shipman

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Featured Posts

The Steak That Broke the Rules, Why Pod Hotels Are Winning & The Viral Wrap Hiding in a Corner Shop

1,100 Cookie Stores in 8 Years, Hospitality Is the New Front Door & The £100 Marketing Hack

The Bakery Built On Second Chances, Why Padel Is Your Next Big Opportunity & £898m On The Table This Summer

The Coffee Franchise That Broke The Rules, Deliveroo Gets Into Bookings & A Digitisation Wake-Up Call

Fireaway's £60m Formula, Functional Drinks Are Taking Over & The Data That Gives Us Hope

The $48k Taco Van, Travel Hubs Are Booming & Why I'd Launch A Hospitality Business Right Now

The New Way to Reach Gen Z, The Regions are Winning & The Pie Brand You Haven't Heard Of

From Backyard Window to Celebrity-Backed Empire: The Pop Up Bagels Formula

Archive

Chickpea's Pub Playbook, The New Corner Shop & Hospitality's Latest Moves

JENKI's Matcha Playbook, The Rise of Bakery Coffee & Why Collaboration Beats Competition

Sandwich Sandwich’s Growth Playbook, Why 4pm Is the New 9am & Why Experience Beats Product

Yard Sale Pizza's Cult Following, The Rise of Niche Dessert Concepts & Why Your Menu Layout Matters More Than You Think

The Frozen Yoghurt Brand Printing Money, Why Wagamama Is Sponsoring Hyrox & How Nostalgia Wins Customers

The Coffee Brand Dominating with Drive Thrus, Why Independents Groups Are Winning & How To Make Sure Guests Remember You

How Rosslyn Cracked Coffee, The Handbag-Shaped Bun Box & The Funding Gap Nobody Talks About

The Sushi Hot Dog That Cracked the High Street, The Menu Trick Boosting AOV By 30%, & Why Your Audience Is Your Next Revenue Stream

The £1.5m Loaf, The Vending Machine Glow-Up & Football's Coming Home (For Hospitality)

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