News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Oct- 2025 -6 October
German Doner Kebab to open first Irish restaurant under Strava deal
German Doner Kebab will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, marking the brand’s first expansion into Ireland. The first restaurant is due to open in Liffey Valley, Dublin, before the end of 2025. The partners plan to establish 30 sites across the…
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6 October
Chaiiwala FY sales hit ‘record’ £89.4m amid global expansion
Chaiiwala has reported record global system sales of £89.4m for the year to 31 December 2024, up 35% on the previous year, as the Indian street food and café brand expanded across the UK and overseas. The Leicester-based company said growth was driven by new store openings and rising demand…
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3 October
Azzurri Group secures refinancing deal to back expansion
Azzurri Group has completed a refinancing package that will provide new funding to support its expansion plans, including the rapid growth of US fried chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken. The hospitality group, which owns ASK Italian, Zizzi, Coco di Mama and Boojum, said that the deal comprises a four-and-a-half year…
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3 October
Vincenzo’s to open New York-style pizza slice shop in Shoreditch
Vincenzo’s will open a new shop in Shoreditch this November, bringing New York’s pizza-by-the-slice tradition to east London. The site on Bethnal Green Road marks the first expansion for the brand, founded in 2022 by chef Tom Vincent in Bushey, Hertfordshire. While the original shop became known for its whole…
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3 October
Wetherspoon warns of new cost pressures despite rise in FY profits
JD Wetherspoon has reported a rise in annual sales and profits for the 52-week period to 27 July, but warned that new energy levies and higher wage costs will weigh on the business and add to inflation. The pub operator said sales for the year stood at £2.13bn, up 4.5%…
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3 October
CRG appoints Hashim Hussain as director of operations
Birmingham-based hospitality brand City Restaurant Group (CRG) has appointed Hashim Hussain as director of operations. Hussain’s appointment comes as the group looks to strengthen its growth strategy across its portfolio, which includes Afrikana Kitchen, Mowchi and BonBird. Hussain has more than 15 years’ experience in operational leadership and has overseen…
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2 October
DoorDash finalises Deliveroo takeover as new CEO appointed
DoorDash’s takeover of Deliveroo has been formally completed following court approval. Following the move, Miki Kuusi, a co-founder of Finnish delivery company Wolt, which was acquired by DoorDash in 2022, has been appointed as CEO of Deliveroo. Writing on LinkedIn, Kuusi said: “For me personally, this is also the start of…
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2 October
Costa Coffee appoints Colliers as new estates management partner
Costa Coffee has announced that it has appointed Colliers as its estates management partner for its entire UK portfolio of more than 1,600 sites. The five-year agreement will see Colliers provide dedicated support across Costa Coffee’s equity estate. Under the new agreement, Colliers will provide a wide range of services…
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2 October
Yorkshire pub operators to relaunch Upton Arms after £200k revamp
Yorkshire pub operators Simon Woodcock and Richard Hepplestone are expanding their estate to 10 sites by taking the lease on The Upton Arms in Upton near Pontefract with Star Pubs. The pair will reopen the venue following a £200,000 refurbishment aimed at positioning it as a “family-friendly” local focused on…
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2 October
The Cocochine reopens in Mayfair
The Cocochine has reopened in London’s Mayfair with a new menu from chef Larry Jayasekara, centred on produce from Rowler Farm in Northamptonshire. Jayasekara previously worked with chefs including Marcus Wareing, Alain Roux, Michel Bras, Raymond Blanc and Gordon Ramsay. He launched The Cocochine to focus on fine dining built…
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