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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Oct- 2024 -30 October
Hydes appoints general manager of The Nursery Inn
Hydes Brewery has announced the appointment of Jordan Nolan as the new general manager of The Nursery Inn, a popular community pub in Stockport. Nolan joins just as the pub has reopened following a £250k refurbishment. With over 12 years of hospitality experience across Greater Manchester and the north west,…
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29 October
Today’s news in brief – 29/10/24
Caffè Nero has acquired 200 Degrees for an undisclosed amount, making it the fifth brand in the group. Founded in Nottingham in 2012 by Rob Darby and Tom Vincent, 200 Degrees has 21 coffee houses across the Midlands, has its own roastery and operates an online e-commerce channel that sells…
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29 October
Kitnors tearoom acquired by new operators
Kitnors tearoom in Exmoor National Park has been acquired by new operators for an undisclosed price. The property boasts a large tea garden with over 50 covers and a fully-fitted outdoor kitchen. The cottage is under a National Trust lease and also contains three-bedroom owners’ accommodation, including a large lounge-diner…
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29 October
BM Caterers appoints new ESG project manager
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler as ESG project manager, a newly-created role. Kuefler will take on a key leadership role in driving BM’s sustainability and social impact initiatives, and support the company on its journey to becoming B Corp Certified. She will focus on further…
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29 October
Stonegate appoints new CMO
Stonegate has announced that Kay Bartlett will join the group as chief marketing officer (CMO). Bartlett is currently CMO at Wagamama and brings with her a wealth of experience in marketing, brand, digital and loyalty. He will officially join the Stonegate team in February. Stonegate has also announced a second…
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29 October
Caffè Nero acquires Nottingham-based 200 Degrees Coffee
Caffè Nero has announced the acquisition of Nottingham-based coffee chain 200 Degrees for an undisclosed amount, as it aligns with its ongoing strategy to develop “premium, high quality, specialty” coffee brands across the world. Founded in 2012 by Rob Darby and Tom Vincent, 200 Degrees has grown into a successful…
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28 October
Today’s news in brief – 28/10/24
54% of hospitality businesses would cut jobs when business rates relief ends in April, according to a new joint survey conducted by the BBPA, BII and UKH. The report also highlighted that 76% would experience lower profit and 28% would have to close at least one site. The trade bodies…
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28 October
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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28 October
Rare Restaurants CEO steps down
Rare Restaurants, owner of Gaucho and M Restaurants, has announced that Martin Williams has stepped down from his role as CEO. Williams, who has left the company to focus on his next “personal chapter”, has been CEO of the group for six years. He spent a total of 15 years…
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28 October
Weekly drinks sales drop 5% amid tough comparatives
Average drinks sales in managed venues in the week ended 12 October were 5% down on the same period last year, according to data from CGA. October 2023 benefited from warm weather across most of the country and the closing stages of the Rugby World Cup. The latest numbers continue…
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