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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- 2025 -30 May
Wagamama to open at Animate Preston
Asian-inspired Japanese restaurant Wagamama is to open its doors at Preston’s newly launched £45m Animate leisure scheme, which has been delivered by Maple Grove Developments. Positioned between Taco Bell and Mad Giant Food Hall, Wagamama has taken a 4,125 sq ft unit on a 15-year lease. The fit out is…
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30 May
Cooks Coffee’s UK&I store sales soar 33% to £35m in FY25
Café chain Cooks Coffee has reported that its total franchisee store sales in the UK and Ireland have jumped 33% to NZ$79.6m (£35.1m) in the year to 31 March. Group revenues, which have been “highly” correlated to store sales, also rose 49% to NZ$7m (£3.09m). This includes NZ$1m (£440k) worth…
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29 May
City of London Corporation elects new Licensing Committee chairman
City of London Corporation has announced the appointment of John Fletcher as its new Licensing Committee chairman. In his new role, he will ensure that the committee exercises the City Corporation’s local authority licensing function under the Licensing Act 2003. As such, he is responsible for licensing premises for the…
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29 May
Huo to open new site in Belsize Village this summer
Asian restaurant Huo has announced that it is set to open its new venue in London’s Belsize Village this summer. Huo first opened on Park Walk in 2021, before going on to open further venues in Notting Hill and Marylebone. The site will be led by head chef Yam Gurung…
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29 May
The Nare reopens The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant
The Nare has announced the reopening of The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant after a recent transformation. Refreshed as a seafood dining destination, The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant will serve a seafood-based menu with each table having a sea view of Gerrans Bay on the Roseland Peninsula. Dishes will include St Mawes octopus,…
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29 May
Mission Mars revenues rise ‘record’ 30.7% to £92.9m in FY24
Mission Mars, the operator of F&B brands Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Napoletana, has hit “record” revenues of £92.9m for the year ended 29 September 2024, spelling a 30.7% jump from the £71.1m reported in FY23. It comes as Rudy’s Napoletana experienced a 58.4% uplift in revenues to £46.4m for the…
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28 May
Consett’s The Fountain Inn sold to new owners
The Fountain Inn, a wet only pub in Consett town centre, has been sold off at an asking price of £285,000. The pub occupies a “prominent” position on Medomsley Road, and is frequented by locals in the area being renowned for its customer service, organised events and as a function…
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28 May
McWin in talks to acquire Flat Iron
Gail’s Bakery backer McWin Capital Partners is in talks for a deal to acquire steak restaurant Flat Iron, according to reports from Sky News. McWin has reportedly teamed up with TriSpan to try and buy a large stake in the restaurant chain. As it currently stands it is unclear what…
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28 May
Levy appoints Thomas Rhodes to new culinary sustainability role
Levy UK and Ireland, the sports and hospitality arm of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Thomas Rhodes as its new head of Culinary – Procurement and Sustainability. Rhodes, who moves from his current role as Levy executive head chef at Allianz Stadium, will work alongside…
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28 May
Pub sales jump 9.1% in April amid sun and Easter boost
Managed pub groups saw their like-for-like sales grow 9.1% during April, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, thanks to sustained warm weather and a long Easter weekend. However, some of the growth was at the expense of restaurants, where sales dipped by 0.9% year-on-year. Bars also continued…
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