News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Aug- 2024 -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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13 August
Riots drag down hospitality sales by 10%
Violent disorder and the nationwide threat of rioting last Wednesday (7 August 2024) caused a significant 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…
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13 August
Adam Handling MBE names new senior sous chef at The Tartan Fox
Chef Adam Handling MBE has announced the appointment of chef Andrew Tuck to the role of senior sous chef at The Tartan Fox in Cornwall, which just opened in July. Tuck brings a wealth of experience, with an emphasis on creative fire and smoking methods and local ingredient sourcing, having…
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13 August
Soho House Q2 revenues rise 5.6% to $305m
Global members club operator, Soho House and Co, has reported that total revenues rose 5.6% year-over-year to $305.1m (£238.5m) for the second quarter to 30 June. It comes as the group gained approximately 2,969 new members in the second quarter, taking its total members to 264,540. This shows a 6.6%…
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