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 -12 November
Searcys officially opens events venue at 41 Portland Place
Restaurateur and events caterer, Searcys, has announced the official opening of 41 Portland Place following a major refurbishment, adding to its portfolio of brasseries, bars and event spaces located across London. A Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, 41 Portland Place boasts eight bright and airy versatile event spaces, including…
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12 November
Various Eateries group revenues to beat expectations at £50.5m
Various Eateries expects its group revenues to be slightly ahead of market expectation at £50.5m for the full year to 29 September, a rise from £45.5m recorded last year, despite like-for-like sales declining by 1% by year-end. The operator of Coppa Club and Noci revealed that the elevated group revenues…
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11 November
Today’s news in brief – 11/11/24
UKH with the support of industry bosses have warned of the effects of the autumn budget, saying that it will cause small business closures, job losses and reduced investment in the sector. UKH boss Kate Nicholls was supported by the likes of Fuller’s, Stonegate Group and Whitbread, as well as…
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11 November
The Revel Collective reveals new board structure
The Revel Collective has outlined its new board structure, as non-executive directors Jemima Bird and William Tuffy will not seek re-election at the bar group’s annual general meeting scheduled for 3 December. News comes as The Revel Collective completed its recent equity fundraise and the restructuring plan. Following the AGM,…
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11 November
Kin Restaurant to open in Fitzrovia
Reza and Mohammed Malekzadeh, co-founders of the daytime veg-forward Kin Café in Fitzrovia, have acquired Cin Cin restaurant on Foley Street to open a full-service restaurant with an expanded menu. This will be the cousins’ fifth site with Kin Restaurant and Kin Café joining the three-strong Persian restaurants, Naroon, which…
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11 November
UKH warns budget will cause job losses, closures and reduced investment
UKHospitality alongside notable hospitality bosses have warned the chancellor that plans outlined in the autumn budget will cause small business closures, job losses and reduced investment in the sector. Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, and UKHospitality board members, which includes the bosses of Fuller’s, Stonegate Group and Whitbread, have…
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11 November
Soho Coffee unveils new store format with Westfield opening
Soho Coffee has officially opened its newest concept – Soho Coffee and Kitchen – in Westfield, London, which aims to “redefine the coffee shop experience” with a focus on community, comfort and craftsmanship. The store features a welcoming seating area both inside and outside to encourage socialising, working or unwinding. …
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8 November
Today’s news in brief – 08/11/24
Krispy Kreme has seen Q3 losses widen to $16m (£12.9m), up from a loss of $2.1m (£1.7m) in the previous year, as the UK market underperformed over the period. It comes as net revenues fell by 6.8% to $379.9m (£305.9m), down from $407.4m (£328.2m). Despite this, organic sales rose by…
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8 November
Krispy Kreme falls to $16m loss in Q3 as UK market underperforms
Krispy Kreme has seen losses widen to $16m (£12.9m) in its third quarter, up from a loss of $2.1m ( £1.7m) the prior year, as the UK market underperformed over the period. In the quarter ended 29 September 2024, net revenues fell by 6.8% to $379.9m (£305.9m), down from $407.4m…
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8 November
Blind Tiger Inns invests in 20th pub alongside Star Pubs
North West pub company Blind Tiger Inns has acquired its 20th pub, The Stanley Arms, with Star Pubs, increasing its estate to 22 sites. Star and Blind Tiger are now carrying out a joint £150,000 refurbishment of the pub on Lancaster Road in the centre of Preston before reopening it…
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