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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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Jun- 2024 -20 June
Popeyes to open 50th store amid continued expansion plans
Popeyes UK has announced that it is set to launch its 50th UK site in Glasgow, marking its 18th opening this year. With the launch of the new restaurant, the brand is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate…
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19 June
Today’s news in brief – 19/06/24
Pure has launched a Food for Business division just as its survey revealed more than 50% of respondents rated the food at their most recent meeting or event as average, poor or terrible. The new division will be catering for meetings and events, and will also provide workplace feeding options…
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19 June
Hospitality groups report 3.6% growth in May
Hospitality groups across Britain achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.6% in May 2024, despite “disappointing” weather and the ongoing effects of inflation, the CGA has reported. According to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, this marks a “quick return to growth” after a 1.7% drop in trading in April, which…
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19 June
Jason Atherton to launch four new London dining venues
Jason and Irha Atherton have revealed they are set to open four new London outlets under The Social Company restaurant group brand over the coming months. The plans include Three Darlings on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road; Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, British restaurant Sael at St James’ Market, and a fine…
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19 June
One Hundred Shoreditch to open Kaso in July
East London hotel and social hub One Hundred Shoreditch has announced the launch of Kaso, a new rooftop bar and kitchen set to open on 5 July. The new concept will serve small plates, cocktails and DJs throughout the week, set against the city skyline. Kaso’s menu was created by…
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19 June
Pure launches Food for Business division
Pure has officially launched its Food for Business division that will be catering for meetings and events, provide workplace feeding options, and a new wholesale range of longer-life food products. The launch coincides with Pure’s survey of over 500 people that revealed more than 50% rated the food at their…
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19 June
Cocotte to open new site in Richmond
Casual dining restaurant Cocotte is set to open its doors in Richmond next month. The restaurant, which is known for its rotisserie chicken since opening in Notting Hill in 2016, has also opened multiple sites across London in Parson’s Green, Queen’s Park, Shoreditch and South Kensington. The new restaurant will…
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18 June
Today’s news in brief – 18/06/24
Whitbread’s F&B outlets reported a slow start to FY25, as sales were 1% behind the same period last year due to softened trading. This comes despite the group experiencing “strong” breakfast sales thanks to high occupancy in Premier Inn sites. Nevertheless, the group is confident in its full-year outlook. Drinks…
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18 June
Drinks sales fall 3% in early June
Drinks sales in the UK fell 3% for the week ended 8 June 2024 compared with the same period last year. The week struggled against tough comparisons with June 2023, when temperatures touched 30 degrees. sales were down on all five days from 4 to 8 June after year-on-year growth…
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18 June
Rhubarb Hospitality appointed catering partner for Camden’s Town Hall
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has been appointed by international events company, Bottaccio, to be the official catering partner for its new London venue set to open in Camden’s historic Town Hall under a 30-year contract. The 55,000 sq ft project follows an extensive seven-year refurbishment and will see the landmark re-open…
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