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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 -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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14 August
Elior UK appoints chief information officer
Contract catering company, Elior UK, has announced the appointment of Laura Kendrick to the role of chief information officer. She joins the group from IPG Mediabrands, where she led IT and technology for the EMEA region, and was also responsible for bringing together the UK and European IT teams to…
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14 August
Chit ‘n’ Chaat to open new site at Trafford Centre
Indian street food brand Chit ‘n’ Chaat has announced the opening of its new restaurant at Trafford Centre this Autumn. The Manchester-based brand’s new opening will mark its fourth restaurant in the city. With a focus on streamlined kitchen operations and sustainability practices, the new restaurant will be set in…
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14 August
Starbucks appoints Chipotle boss as new CEO
Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol to the role of chairman and CEO, effective from 9 September this year. The news comes as Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down from his role as CEO and as a member of the board with immediate effect. In the meantime, CFO Rachel…
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13 August
Today’s news in brief – 13/08/24
Nationwide riots have caused a 10% drop in sales as businesses closed and customers stayed away, according to CGA by NIQ. The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as 40%, with businesses reporting footfall down by as much as 75%.…
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13 August
Drinks sales up 7% as heatwave hits the country
Total drinks sales in the UK rose 7% for the week ended 3 August 2024 as a heatwave hit the country, according to data from CGA. On 28 and 29 July, drinks sales rose 17% and 19% respectively compared with the same period in 2023. Tuesday saw more moderate growth…
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