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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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Jul- 2024 -8 July
Social Pantry partners with Mansion House and Old Bailey
Social Pantry, the UK’s independent and female-founded sustainable caterer, has announced its two venue partnerships with the City of London Corporation. From 1 September 2024, Social Pantry has been appointed as the exclusive caterer for both Mansion House and The Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), and will manage all aspects…
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5 July
Today’s news in brief – 05/07/24
UKH wants to see Labour “deliver on its commitments, and quick” after the party secured a landslide victory at the general election. Within the first 100 weeks, the trade body says hospitality needs to see reduced employer National Insurance contributions to help businesses with their staffing costs and to help…
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5 July
UKH: ‘Labour needs to deliver on its commitments, and quick’
UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has said that “we need to see Labour deliver on its commitments, and quick,” after the party secured a landslide victory at the general election. The UKH boss said within the first 100 weeks, the sector needs to see reduced employer National Insurance Contributions to…
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5 July
London’s Radio Rooftop reopens after £2.5m refurb
London rooftop bar Radio has officially reopened at ME London this week following an extensive £2.5m refurbishment programme. Located in the heart of the Strand, ME London celebrates 10 years of innovation and individuality with the reopening of Radio, renowned for its “spectacular views” of London’s skyline. Led by international…
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5 July
Pizza Union eyes Central London expansion
Pizza Union is “selectively” searching for new sites across Central London as it has reported that sales rose 2% from £8.03m to £8.18m during the 52-week period to 31 December 2023. Pizza Union is currently negotiating on a few potential sites, but none are in the legal stage of completion…
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5 July
Wingstop UK announces senior management changes
Lemon Pepper Holdings, the master franchisee of Wingstop UK, has announced a series of senior leadership changes. Chris Sherriff, who is currently COO, has been promoted to co-CEO, alongside Tom Grogan, who is currently co-Founder and director. Alongside this the company has appointed Matt Sheppard as COO, who was previously…
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5 July
Marston’s appoints Kenneth Lever as chair
Marston’s has announced that Kenneth Lever has been appointed as independent non-executive chair of the company with effect from 8 July 2024, following an extensive external process. Lever succeeds William Rucker who, as previously announced, steps down from the board on the same date. Lever will also be appointed as…
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4 July
Today’s news in brief – 04/07/24
Pizza Pilgrims has reported that PBT has doubled, as revenues rose 37% to a record-breaking £28.7m on £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m the previous year and the average monthly number of employees also grew from 354 in 2022 to 416 in…
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4 July
Pizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit
Pizza Pilgrims has seen its pre-tax profits more than double to £0.7m for the year ended 25 June 2023, up from £0.3m in 2022. Furthermore, its revenues increased by 37% to a record £28.7m, compared with £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m…
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4 July
Sale e Pepe appoints new head sommelier
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Visconti as its head sommelier. With a “distinguished” career in the hospitality industry, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the wine list at Sale e Pepe, having worked as a sommelier for over a…
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