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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.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    30 July
    Foodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months

    Foodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months

    Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector has fallen for 12 months in a row, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ. It comes as inflation in June stood at 3.6%, a rate now considered normal for the industry.  The 12 consecutive months of…

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  • 29 July
    Today’s news in brief – 29/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 29/07/24

    The Brighton Pier Group’s H1 saw sales drop across the board due to bad weather that had impacted sales at the Pier, Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, Paradise Island Adventure Golf and its bars. Despite a warm and sunny spell in the last week, the group now anticipates full-year sales…

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  • 29 July
    Xmas hospitality bookings up 54% so far, Zonal finds

    Xmas hospitality bookings up 54% so far, Zonal finds

    Hospitality bookings for Christmas 2024 are up by 54%, compared with the same point in 2023 according to data from technology provider Zonal. Over half of the bookings (52%) that have already been made are for Christmas Day itself, compared with 44% this time last year. Saturday 14 December 2024…

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  • 29 July
    Be At One to launch second Liverpool site following £800k investment

    Be At One to launch second Liverpool site following £800k investment

    Cocktail bar Be At One is set to open its second Liverpool location, situated on North John Street on 2 August. Renowned for its ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics, Be At One has invested £800,000 into its second Liverpool location. The new site will accommodate up to 300 guests…

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  • 29 July
    Brighton Pier Group H1 sales falter due to poor weather

    Brighton Pier Group H1 sales falter due to poor weather

    The Brighton Pier Group has reported that like-for-like sales in the first 18 weeks of the year were down by approximately £500k on the equivalent period in 2023, owing primarily to poor weather impacting trading on Brighton Palace Pier.  In recent months, the group revealed that poor weather has continued…

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  • 29 July
    Euros and warm weather see drinks sales soar 14%

    Euros and warm weather see drinks sales soar 14%

    Drinks sales increased 14% in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants thanks to Euro 2024 final and much improved warm weather, according to CGA. The figure from CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker — for average sales in managed venues in the seven days to 20 July, against the equivalent period…

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  • 26 July
    Today’s news in brief – 26/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 26/07/24

    Marston’s has reported a 5.2% rise in LFL sales in the year-to-date and a 6.2% rise in total retail sales in managed and franchised pubs for the 42-week period to 20 July. The group saw considerable uplift during Euro 2024, with like-for-like sales for the week of the semi-final and…

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  • 26 July
    Startup investment platform to invest £2.5m in Manchester hospitality

    Startup investment platform to invest £2.5m in Manchester hospitality

    Start-up hospitality investment platform Shuffle has revealed that it has committed to investing £2.5m into Manchester’s hospitality industry. The founders have chosen Manchester as the first location in the UK to launch and have already partnered with Madre, Medlock Canteen, Trof and Bold Street Coffee. Shuffle will provide upfront capital…

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  • 26 July
    Marston’s reports 5.2% LFL sales boost

    Marston’s reports 5.2% LFL sales boost

    Marston’s has reported a 5.2% increase in its like-for-like sales in the year to date and a 6.2% rise in total retail sales in its managed and franchised pubs for the 42 weeks to 20 July 2024. Like-for-like sales also increased by 2.4% in the 16-week period to 20 July…

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  • 26 July
    Duo of restaurateurs expand presence in Chinatown

    Duo of restaurateurs expand presence in Chinatown

    Korean street food brand Bunsik and Kung Fu Burger are opening new locations in London’s Chinatown. Bunsik will join Chinatown London’s food landscape in September, marking the restaurant group’s second site within the destination. The 900 sq ft site at 31 Wardour Street is next-door to Pochawa Grill, Maguro Group’s…

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