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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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May- 2024 -29 May
Admiral Taverns acquires 37 pubs from Fuller’s
Admiral Taverns has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 37 freehold pubs from Fuller’s for a total consideration of £18.3m. The portfolio of 37 community, wet-led sites spans London and the Home Counties including Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. The group said the acquisition not…
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29 May
Lexington MD expands role to lead Elior UK’s B&I offering
Managing director of Lexington Catering Matt Wood has revealed he is set to expand his role to lead Elior UK’s business and industry (B&I) offering. In his new role Wood will continue to shape the company’s B&I senior leadership team. He has already promoted Lexington’s Sean Ritson and Katharine Lewis…
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29 May
Revolution Bars rejects ‘highly conditional’ Nightcap offer
Revolution Bars Group, which operates the Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has rejected Nightcap’s non-binding proposal yesterday (28 May). According to the group’s update on the matter, the deal was rejected because Nightcap’s offer was “highly conditional” and required Revolution Bars to proceed with the restructuring plan but…
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29 May
Wagamama to debut in India
UK-based Pan-Asian restaurant operator Wagamama is set to launch in India after agreeing a new partnership with Travel Food Services. Wagamama will open its first restaurant at Mumbai Airport’s International Terminal later this year. Wagamama first opened its doors in 1922 in London’s Bloomsbury. Following the latest deal, the group…
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28 May
Today’s news in brief – 28/05/24
Robinson Brewery has increased its investment spend in pubs to £1.6m during Q1. This rise in investment spending represents a three-fold increase on Robinson Brewery’s 2023 levels. According to Robinson Brewery and its business partners, the rise in investment is a sign of more long-term post pandemic confidence. Chef Tom…
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28 May
Searcys wins 41 Portland Place contract
Searcys has announced its appointment as the official catering partner at 41 Portland Place. Rooms at 41 Portland Place can be hired individually or as a whole townhouse, a flexibility which enables guests to create a bespoke space, tailored to individual requirements. The private Georgian townhouse can be hired for…
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28 May
Chef Tom Waters opens first permanent restaurant
Chef Tom Waters has unveiled his first permanent restaurant, Gorse, today 28 May 2024, in Cardiff. Having earned his stripes in “prestigious” London kitchens, including stints at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, The Square and Bonhams, chef Waters returned to his Welsh roots with his pop-up concept Gorse, 18 months…
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28 May
L’Eto opens new café and restaurant in Covent Garden
International restaurant and café brand, L’Eto, has opened its latest location within The Yards, Covent Garden. Opening its doors at 138 Long Acre, L’Eto is situated between Buns From Home and Luci, Aqua Restaurant Group’s latest venture, and joins the line-up of F&B brands within The Yards. The 3,500 sq…
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28 May
Robinsons Brewery invests £1.6m in pub partners during Q1
Robinson Brewery has “significantly” increased its investment spend to £1.6m, which has already gone toward the group’s business partners and supported nine sites in the first three months of 2024. This rise in investment spending represents a three-fold increase on Robinson Brewery’s 2023 levels. According to Robinson Brewery and its…
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24 May
Today’s news in brief – 24/05/24
SSP Group has reported a 19% rise in revenues to £1.5bn in H1. The global travel concessions operator also revealed that it is on track to deliver on its full-year expectations. The group expects FY24 demand for travel to remain resilient despite macroeconomic and political uncertainty. Spaces at The Spine…
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