Food and Drink

The latest news and updates on food, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

May- 2023 -

5 May

SSP expands in US with Midfield concessions acquisition

SSP Group has expanded across North America by adding 40 new units at seven airports, including four new locations, following the acquisition of the concessions business of Midfield Concession Enterprises. The operator of F&B outlets in travel locations, which has locations across 35 countries, will expand its presence in over…
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4 May

Domino’s launches £20m share buyback as app sales rise in Q1

Domino’s Pizza has activated a £20m share buyback programme after seeing like-for-like sales through its app increase by 10.7% in the first quarter, with order count increasing by 2.8% to 18 million. The news comes as the group’s new app has increased its active customers by 27% to roughly 6.8…
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2 May

Popeyes to launch first UK drive-thru in Rotherham

Popeyes has announced that it will launch its first UK drive-thru in Rotherham on 15 May. The drive-thru will be part of a 104-seat restaurant which will include seating indoors and outside. The restaurant will also have a dual-ordering lane to reduce expected vehicle queues, and a car park. Tom…
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Apr- 2023 -

25 April

Mitchells and Butlers acquires Ego Restaurants

Mitchells and Butlers has announced its intention to acquire the remaining 60% stake in Ego Restaurants that it does not already own. The deal is set to be completed in June and will be done for an undisclosed amount. Mitchells and Butlers entered a joint venture with the James Horler-led…
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17 April

Foodservice price inflation falls slightly but remains over 20%

Foodservice price inflation fell slightly to 20.6% year-on-year in February 2023, according to data from CGA strategy. The figure is below the record high of 22.9% in December 2022 showing clear signs that food inflation is beginning to ease. The full basket of food measured by the Index increased by…
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14 April

Sushi Shop opens first store in Clapham

Sushi Shop has opened its first franchised store in Clapham, with further plans for cooperation on more store openings in the London area. The news comes as the European chain of Japanese specialties has secured AmRest as a new franchisee for Sushi Shop’s UK expansion. AmRest currently operates four popular…
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4 April

Sidemen to launch third Sides site in new Market Place Harrow

Market Place London has revealed the final vendor at its new Harrow indoor street food market as Sides, the chicken brand created by viral YouTube collective, The Sidemen. Sides was formed in 2021 as a virtual brand by star content creators KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S (Wroetoshaw).…
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Mar- 2023 -

30 March

EG Group weighs up £8bn Subway takeover

The EG Group, which owns Asda, is reportedly considering an £8bn takeover of sandwich chain Subway, according to the Sun. Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the owners of EG, are said to be considering adding Subway to its portfolio that already includes Leon and KFC’s biggest franchise. EG Group already has…
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28 March

Market Place London unveils Harrow launch date

Indoor street food restaurant and bar brand, Market Place London, has announced that its new site in Harrow, North West London will open on 6 April. The opening will mark the brand’s first site in North West London, and is located in the newly renovated space at 80-84 St Ann’s…
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23 March

Mondo Beer and Pizza opens in Borough Yards

Mondo Beer and Pizza, a collaboration between the Mondo Brewing Company and pizzeria Joe Public, has opened in a 924 sq ft space on a 15-year lease in Borough Yards. The opening marks Mondo Brewing Company’s first brick-and-mortar location, with Borough Yards chosen for its historic location and hub for…
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