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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Nov- 2024 -21 November
Mr Bao Group rebrands to ‘6 of 1’ amid expansion plans
Mr Bao Group has announced that it is adjusting the group for the first time, which includes a name change to ‘6 of 1’, following the launch of Good Measure earlier this year. The new group – 6 of 1 – is set to be a collection of individual, hospitality-focused…
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21 November
Cooks Coffee UK&I sales surge to £15.7m
International coffee focused café chain Cooks Coffee Company has reported that its total store sales for the UK and Ireland were up 26% to NZ$33.8m (£15.70m) and like-for-like sales were up +5.1%. In the UK, total store sales increased by 36% to NZ$23.4m (£10.87m) for the six months ended 30…
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20 November
Today’s news in brief – 20/11/24
Hospitality groups saw October sales slow amid ongoing cost increases, according to the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. In light of this, concerns have been raised for trading over the crucial Christmas period, which adds to new pressures on the sector’s tax burden set out in the government’s recent budget. …
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20 November
Pret A Manger debuts at Gloucester Quays
Pret A Manger has opened a new location at Gloucester Quays bringing the healthy food chain to the city for the first time. The new 1,841 sq ft eatery features seating for 85 people, Pret’s “signature” interior design with wooden accents and red tones, and will be managed by franchise…
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20 November
Hospitality sales slow in October as cost pressures mount
Hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of just 0.6% in October, which marks the fourth month of below-inflation growth in a row – meaning that data is currently at its lowest point since April, according to the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. The flattening of sales reflects fragile consumer confidence…
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20 November
Tropea unveils new additions following extension
Tropea, a Harborne-based Italian restaurant, has recently extended into the next door premises to add 25 more covers and double the kitchen size. Thanks to the extension, a number of walk-in tables will be open, as well as a new bar for guests to sit at. Alongside this, the extension…
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20 November
BM Caterers appoint new head of wine
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Marie Phalippou to the newly created role of head of wine. Phalippou will oversee the group’s wine programme and support key initiatives related to wine education, sourcing and client engagement. She will also work with the culinary team to provide wine pairings that…
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19 November
Plant Based World Expo demonstrates continued hunger for innovation in London
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the only 100% plant-based professional event for retail and foodservice, concluded its 2024 event in ExCeL London with just under 3,000 people in attendance. Drawing a record number of buyers in the room seeking plant-based products for their business, it attracted retailers, caterers, restauranteurs, manufacturers…
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19 November
Today’s news in brief – 19/11/24
Compass Group has acquired Zero Procure, a procurement firm that will sit within the Foodbuy UK and Ireland family of companies. Zero Procure provides services to a portfolio of clients, including a range of hotels and restaurants. For Zero Procure clients, the collaboration ensures access to a “robust” and “reliable”…
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19 November
Wendy’s UK to open four new restaurants
Wendy’s UK has announced that it is set to open four new restaurants as part of an expansion drive. The brand will open new sites in Newcastle, Rutland, Colchester and another in London on Fulham Road. The brand has also entered into a development agreement with Khidmat Limited to bring…
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