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.

Jul- 2022 -

7 July

I am Döner signs UK multi-site franchise deal

I am Döner, a kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man, the deal was facilitated by Seeds Consulting. The partnership with Optimum Group, the company behind the franchise of Costa Coffee and Kaspas in…
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6 July

Greggs launches its first Eco-Shop

Greggs, a British bakery chain, has announced its new Eco-Shop, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of operations. The new Eco-Shop, which has opened at Great Billing, Northampton, will test “innovative solutions and initiatives aimed at delivering real progress in reducing the environmental impact of the company’s operations”. The launch…
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6 July

McDonald’s warns of supply chain shortages

McDonald’s has warned customers of ingredient shortages as signs have been put up in some branches with the warning, including on King’s Road in Chelsea, according to the Metro. Due to the supply chain challenges, some menu items may reportedly be served with some ingredients missing and others may be…
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6 July

Island Poké appoints new head of property

Island Poké has announced the appointment of Hux Norman as the company’s new head of property ahead of its plans to embark on a period of “huge” growth. Norman reportedly joins from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was property manager. It is reported that he…
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Jun- 2022 -

29 June

Matsudai Ramen confirms debut opening date

Matsudai Ramen, online DIY ramen retailer, has confirmed an early August opening date for its first ramen restaurant, Matsudai Ramen in Cardiff. Following a five-month refurbishment of the former Natwest bank site in Grangetown, Cardiff, Matsudai founder James Chant will open the doors to the 70-cover ramen restaurant at 6pm…
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28 June

Food and drink sales recover in UK city centres

Restaurant, pub and bar trading in the UK has seen “solid” growth as out-of-home food and drink sales in all of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres have recorded growth over the four weeks to 4 June 2022, according to new CGA and Wireless Social. Sales were between 1% and 13%…
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28 June

Levy acquires 50% stakes in Peppermint

Levy, a sports and hospitality caterer that is part of Compass Group UK, has acquired a 50% stake in bars and events business Peppermint. The news follows on from its partnership over the past year which saw Peppermint bring its drinks-led support to venues across the Levy portfolio including Tottenham…
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27 June

Creams Cafe to open at Manchester Arndale

Dessert restaurant brand, Creams Cafe, will be opening at Manchester Arndale later this year with a new 2,325 square feet store at the centre. The store, which has been let on a 15-year lease, will offer the full Creams Cafe experience with the brand’s menu of desserts for dine-in, takeaway…
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22 June

The Breakfast Club announces new menu and extended opening hours

The Breakfast Club has announced the roll-out of a new breakfast, lunch and dinner menu to be implemented in three of its London sites, along with extended opening hours on Thursdays through to Saturdays for its new ‘Boozy Nights’. The menu, which is set to be rolled out across all…
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15 June

UK eating out market to value £95.2bn in 2022

The UK eating out market is set to value £95.2bn in 2022, up 4% from pre-Covid levels in 2019, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2022. Lumina Intelligence said this means that inflation is outpacing market growth. Overall, outlet growth is expected to be positive…
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