News
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 -16 August
Atis to open eighth site in Eastcheap
Cult salad bar brand Atis is set to open in the capital in Eastcheap on 2 September, marking the brand’s eighth location in London and its second opening of 2024. The Eastcheap site will offer Atis’ customisable salad bowls, protein plates, and classic favourites such as the Azteca and Seiz’a…
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16 August
WHSmith rolls out café format amid food-to-go popularity
WHSmith has launched Smith’s Kitchen, a new own-brand café format that will offer dine-in and takeaway options, outside of travel locations. Smith’s Kitchen is the latest major food and drink launch this year, as WHSmith aims to expand its offering for customers and partners. According to the retailer, the new…
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15 August
Today’s news in brief – 15/08/24
Honest Burgers will see CEO Thomas Kelly assume the role of chair next month. It comes after Kelly’s appointment as CEO earlier this year in January, following the departure of Frank Hayes. In the meantime, current CFO, Matt Brandon, has been appointed as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is…
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15 August
Honest Burgers CEO appointed as group chair
Honest Burgers has announced that CEO Thomas Kelly will assume the role of chair from next month. The news comes after Kelly was appointed as CEO in January 2024 following the departure of Frank Hayes. In his new role, Kelly will steer the board through the next phase of the…
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15 August
Rail strikes close to end as Aslef agrees pay deal
Train drivers are set to vote on a new pay offer after Aslef and the Department for Transport came to an agreement hoping to bring months of disruption to an end. The new offer is for a 5% backdated pay rise for 2022/23, a 4.75% rise for 23/24, and 4.5%…
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15 August
Heartwood Inns secures two more Whitbread restaurants
Heartwood Collections has snapped up two more of Whitbread’s restaurants – the George and Dragon, and the Red Lion – for an undisclosed amount. The George and Dragon is a traditional riverside site in Marlow, serving traditional dishes with “a friendly heritage feel”. Meanwhile, the Red Lion is a “stylish”…
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15 August
Urban Pubs and Bars acquires The Herne Tavern in East Dulwich
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced its latest acquisition of The Herne in East Dulwich for an undisclosed amount, taking its estate of London sites to a total of 44 with more to follow. Built in the mid-19th-Century, The Herne is a Victorian pub which benefits from a large beer…
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14 August
Today’s news in brief – 14/08/24
Starbucks has appointed Brian Niccol as its new incoming CEO from 9 September this year. It comes as Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down from the role with immediate effect. In the meantime, CFO Rachel Ruggeri will serve in an interim capacity. Niccol currently serves as chairman and CEO of Chipotle…
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14 August
Hospitality unites to support business rates reform
A number of hospitality trade organisations have united to call for reform to the business rates model. UKHospitality (UKH), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Hospitality Ulster (HU) have produced a survey detailing the biggest issues for the sector. According to the survey,…
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14 August
Hospitality entrepreneur launches free staffing app ‘Find Larry’
Former restaurant and pub owner David Lane has launched a new free app that looks to help hospitality owners tackle the current staffing challenges the industry is facing. ‘Find Larry’ is a 24/7 live platform that allows hospitality businesses to post shifts they need covering, ensuring they can maintain operations…
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