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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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Aug- 2024 -22 August
Today’s news in brief – 22/08/24
Punch Pubs and Co has named Andy Spencer its new CEO, effective from 27 September. It comes after current CEO Clive Chesser will be moving on to the same role at the Pure Gym Group after six years at the pub operator. Spencer has over 20 years of experience in…
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22 August
Robinsons Brewery completes The Alexandra refurb
Robinsons Brewery has completed the refurbishment of The Alexandra, a Grade II-listed pub in Edgeley, which “preserves and celebrates” the venue’s Victorian heritage. The Alexandra now boasts a new bar area and toilets, where the original black and white Victorian tiled floor was uncovered. Hidden beneath modern tiles for decades,…
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22 August
Boston Tea Party FY sales fall 5% to £21.7m
Independent café group, Boston Tea Party, has reported a 5% drop in net sales to £21.7m from £22.9m during the year to 18 October 2023. The company has attributed its performance to the long-term negative effects on the high street, post-pandemic changes to work patterns which have impacted footfall, as…
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22 August
Punch Pubs and Co appoints Andy Spencer as CEO
UK pub group Punch Pubs and Co has announced the appointment of current chief operating officer Andy Spencer to the role of chief executive officer. Spencer will assume the role of CEO on 27 September, succeeding current CEO Clive Chesser who is stepping down after six successful years to become…
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22 August
EG on the Move expands Cinnabon UK estate
The master franchisee of Cinnabon in the UK, EG on the Move, has opened more stores at the Bullring in Birmingham and in Livingston, Scotland, as part of the brand’s plans to expand its footprint. EG on the Move is also planning to open at least six more stores before…
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21 August
Today’s news in brief – 21/08/24
Top hospitality group achieved YoY growth of 1.5% in July, spelling a downturn since last month’s reported rate of 2.9%. As July started with the peak of the 2024 Euros, including the quarter, semi-final and final games, Britain’s pubs experienced like-for-like growth of 4.9%. However, this positive LFL growth in…
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21 August
The Wolseley Hospitality Group appoints group executive chef
The Wolseley Hospitality Group has promoted Charles Hilton to group executive chef following his eight-year tenure as head chef at Brasserie Zedel.With over 30 years’ experience in professional cooking, Hilton now oversees a team of 200 team members across The Wolseley, The Wolseley City, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zedel, Manzi’s of…
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21 August
Sodexo Live secures five-year contract with Nottingham Forest FC
Sodexo Live has secured a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest Football Club, which will see it deliver an enhanced hospitality and retail experience at the City Ground, as well as non-match day sales, marketing and event delivery. This latest partnership reinforces Sodexo Live’s presence in the Premier League. Sodexo Live…
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21 August
McDonald’s to open 200 UK&I restaurants amid £1bn investment
McDonald’s has announced plans to open over 200 new restaurants across the UK in the next four years, as the fast food group along with its franchisees will invest £1bn in celebration of 50 years in the country. The new openings will create more than 24,000 jobs across the UK…
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21 August
UK hospitality groups report 1.5% YoY growth in July
Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved year-on-year growth of 1.5% in July 2024, down from June’s rate of 2.9%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. As July started with the peak of the 2024 Euros, including the quarter, semi-final and final games, Britain’s pubs experienced like-for-like growth of…
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