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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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Jun- 2025 -27 June
Greene King achieves 100% pass rate from Best Bar None
Greene King has achieved a 100% pass rate from Best Bar None for the second consecutive year, with all 1,544 of its managed pubs meeting the initiative’s standards for safety and responsible retailing. The accreditation, valid until May 2026, recognises performance in areas including venue management, staff training, customer welfare,…
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27 June
Tortilla agrees £12.5m refinancing deal as CFO steps down
Tortilla has secured a new £12.5m funding facility with Santander UK, and announced the departure of its chief financial officer as the company prepares for its next growth phase. The refinancing replaces a £10m agreement that was due to mature in September 2026. The new three-year senior facility, which includes…
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27 June
Marston’s appoints new chief financial officer
Marston’s has announced the appointment of Stephen Hopson as its new chief financial officer, replacing Hayleigh Lupino, who is stepping down to take up a new role outside the company. Hopson will join the pub and hospitality group and take up a seat on its board on 8 September, while…
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26 June
Two independent Highland pubs brought to market for £4.5m
Two pubs in the Highlands that are owned by the same family have been brought to market as a package available for a freehold asking price of £4.5m. The first is The Clachaig Inn, a historic stone-built inn in Glencoe, set against the backdrop of the Glencoe peaks. Owners Peter…
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26 June
Big Table Group halves FY losses following job cuts
The Big Table Group, owner of Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia, has seen losses before tax narrow by 68%, from £13.8m to £4.4m in its full-year results, following a decision to cut 700 jobs and streamline operations. In the year ended 27 October 2024, Big Table Group’s brands saw full…
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26 June
Mark Pounton to launch The Ancient Shepherds
Michelin star chef Mark Poynton is set to launch a new restaurant, The Ancient Shepherds, three miles outside Cambridge in Fen Ditton. Set in the former premises of his earlier venture, MJP at The Shepherds, the restaurant will open in partnership with long-time village residents and business owners Gareth and…
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26 June
Valiant Pub Company appoints new CEO amid leadership reshuffle
Valiant Pub Company has announced the appointment of chief operating officer Mark McGinty as chief executive, with co-founder Gerry Carroll moving to the role of executive chairman. The leadership change will take effect from 1 July. McGinty and Carroll launched Valiant in October 2021 in partnership with investment firm Njord…
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25 June
Oak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations
Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed Simon Hanna as its new senior vice president of operations. Hanna joins the company from Freemans Event Partners where he was COO, bringing over 15 years of experience in global hospitality, live events and venue operations. In his new role he will oversee the…
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25 June
200 Degrees FY sales rise by ‘record’ 16% to £20m
Nottingham-based coffee roaster and cafe chain, 200 Degrees, has reported that sales rose by a record 16% to hit £20m for the first time in the year ended 31 May 2025. The group attributed its performance to a like-for-like sales growth of 7.8%, which was underpinned by “notable” positive customer…
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25 June
Various Eateries revenues rise 8.8% to £24.7m in H1
Various Eateries has reported an 8.8% increase in revenues to £24.7m (H1 2024: £22.7m), with the growth largely driven by new site openings. It also reported that gross profit rose by 93.1% to £2.6m, up from £1.3m the prior year, for the 26-week period ending 30 March 2025. Meanwhile, the…
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