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KUITS NRB TOP FIFTY 2027
The Kuits NRB Top Fifty, the prestigious and highly anticipated power list celebrating the most influential individuals in the Northern hospitality industry, will be revealed on site at NRB27. As in previous years, a rigorous research and selection process has been carried out by an expert judging panel to ensure the final fifty truly reflect the best of the best. Take a look at last year’s power list via the link above.
Kuits is a leading legal and commercial adviser to the UK’s leisure and hospitality sector, supporting hundreds of businesses nationwide — from bars and restaurants to hotels, cinemas, and food & drink brands. Ranked the No.1 North West law firm for the licensed trade by Legal 500, Kuits advises on leases, licensing, employment, and brand protection. Clients include BrewDog, The Alchemist, and Revolution, as well as independents such as Bundobust, North Brewing Co, and Manchester Gin.
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TOP 50
Seafood Pub Company
Brand name(s): Seafood Pub Company
Employees: 200 | Sites: 6 | Key locations: Lancashire, Yorkshire (Addingham)
View ProfileSeven Bro7hers
Brand name(s): Seven Bro7hers, 11 Central
Employees: 75 | Sites: 4 | Key locations: Manchester, Halifax
View ProfileShiko Group
Brand name(s): Shiko Group, The Lawn Club, Side Street, Courts Club, The Dome, The Stables, Foley's, Fearns, The Canary
Employees: 150 | Sites: 8 | Key locations: Manchester, Leeds
View ProfileSouthern Wind Group
Brand name(s): Fazenda, Fazenda at Home
Employees: 400 | Sites: 6 | Key locations: Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, London
View ProfileSukho Group
Brand name(s): Sukhothai, Zaap Thai, Ban's Kitchen
Employees: 250 | Sites: 11 | Key locations: Leeds, Harrogate, Nottingham, Newcastle, York, Sheffield, Durham, Manchester
View ProfileThe Alchemist
Employees: 1 | Sites: 24 | Key locations: Manchester, Scotland, London, Berlin
View ProfileThe Inn Collection Group
Brand name(s): The Inn Collection Group
Employees: 1 | Sites: 31 | Key locations: Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Lake District, North Wales
View ProfileTokyo Industries
Brand name(s): Digital, Tup Tup Palace, Factory Manchester, Impossible, Fibbers, The Emerald Theatre, The Social, Iron Lilles, Lost Village Festival
Employees: 500 | Sites: 50 | Key locations: Manchester, Newcastle, York, Hull, Leeds, London, Ibiza, Los Angeles, Dubai
View ProfileTomahawk Steakhouse
Brand name(s): Tomahawk Steakhouse, RIO Brazilian Steakhouse, The Boat Club, The North Terrace, Pollo
Employees: 500 | Sites: 19 | Key locations: Potto, Newcastle, York, Durham, Yarm, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Ponteland, Beverley, Chester, Warrington, Morpeth, Sunderland
View ProfileTommy Banks
Brand name(s): The Black Swan at Oldstead, Roots York ,The Abbey Inn at Byland, Made In Oldstead, Banks Brothers Drinks, Jeopardy Hospitality (with Matthew Lockwood, James Banks & Neil Armstrong)
Employees: 150 | Sites: 5 | Key locations: Oldstead, York, Byland, Ferrensby, London
View ProfileUmbel Restaurant Group
Brand name(s): L'Enclume, Rogan & Co, Aulis (Cartmel, London, Hong Kong, Phuket), Henrock Roganic Hong Kong, Baker & Bottleman, ION Harbour, Skof (backed by Umbel), Our Farm, Home by Simon Rogan, The Simon Rogan Academy
Employees: 150 | Sites: 11 | Key locations: Cartmel, Windermere, London, Manchester, Hong Kong, Malta, Phuket
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