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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 -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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4 July
Joro to relocate to Oughtibridge Mill in September
Joro, the restaurant known for its Nordic/Japanese-inspired cuisine, has announced that it is relocating to a new site within the Oughtibridge Paper Mill development on the edge of the Peak District. Opening in September, the new restaurant will allow married duo, Luke French and Stacey Sherwood-French, to enhance the restaurant,…
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4 July
Fork and Field named catering partner of Manchester Cathedral
Fork and Field Catering has announced a new partnership with Manchester Cathedral as an exclusive catering supplier. This collaboration aims to position the catering company at the forefront of high-profile events in an iconic Manchester venue. Following a food tasting at Larkspur Lodge Wedding Venue in Knutsford – which is…
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3 July
Today’s news in brief – 03/07/24
Hawksmoor has reportedly begun exploring a sales process as a way to grow its international presence, according to The Financial Times. It is understood that investment bank Stephens has been appointed to run the sale process, and has already begun talking to potential buyers. Heineken UK plans to relocate its…
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