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The latest industry news 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.
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Oct- 2024 -15 October
Papa Johns UK losses widen to £18.5m in FY23
Papa Johns’ UK arm has reported a pre-tax loss of £18.5m for the year ended 31 December 2023, which widened from a previous loss of £2.9m in 2022. According to the group’s filings with Companies House, Papa Johns in the UK saw its turnover rise slightly from £95.1m to £95.9m…
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15 October
Pizza Pilgrims to open new Chelsea site
Pizza Pilgrims is set to open its new location in Chelsea on 18 November 2024. The new 2,200 sq. ft. pizzeria is designed to feel like a beach bar straight out of the “sun-drenched” island of Capri. The ground floor, with space for 40 guests features ornate tiles and striped…
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14 October
Today’s news in brief – 14/10/24
Revolution Bars has officially changed its name to ‘The Revel Collective’ from today (14 October), as the board decided that it would “better reflect the make-up of the group”. The Revel Collective has also strengthened its board, having appointed Gavin George and Charlie McVeigh as non-executive directors effective from today.…
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14 October
Chopstix launches new Portsmouth site
Chopstix has announced the launch of a new site in Portsmouth alongside franchisees Darren and Naomi Godfrey. The new site on Commercial Road follows a site opening earlier this year for the pair in Guilford. The new site is the first to open in the city and boasts brand-new state…
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14 October
Parisian chef Cyril Lignac and LV open new Heathrow café
Parisian chef Cyril Lignac has announced the opening of a new café in collaboration with Louis Vuitton at Terminal 2 of the London Heathrow Airport. Centrally located in a “futuristic” open-air pavilion, Le Café Cyril Lignac at Louis Vuitton adjoins a new Louis Vuitton store, which features an “aerodynamic” façade…
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14 October
Azzurra restaurant appoints new executive chef
Italian seafood restaurant Azzurra has appointed Alessandro Bay as its new executive chef, after his long-lasting stint at the Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli. Hailing from Genoa, Italy, Bay has over 28 years of experience, from working across Italy and in some of London’s five-star hotels. His journey in hospitality started in…
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14 October
Revolution Bars officially rebrands to The Revel Collective
Revolution Bars has announced that its name has officially changed to ‘The Revel Collective’ from today (14 October), as the board decided that it would “better reflect the make-up of the group”. According to the group, its shareholders have been unaffected by the change of name and existing share certificates…
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11 October
Today’s news in brief – 11/10/24
Boxpark has had its new location in Birmingham greenlit. Located in Digbeth, Boxpark has signed a 15-year lease in the Floodgate Street Arches. The new opening, which will see the group invest roughly £5m into the local area, is expected to create around 200 new jobs upon launch in 2025. …
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11 October
Boxpark receives planning permission for Birmingham site
Boxpark has received planning permission approval for its new location in Birmingham. Located in Digbeth, Boxpark has signed a 15-year lease in the iconic Floodgate Street Arches. Investing around £5m into the local area, the new opening is expected to create approximately 200 new job opportunities and is set to…
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11 October
Cooks Coffee appoints new CFO
Cooks Coffee has announced the appointment of Katherine Scott as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Scott joins the group with a track record in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries to her new role. Throughout her career, Scott…
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