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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- 2025 -3 June
Beresford’s Restaurant and Bar on the market for £1.25m
Beresford’s Restaurant and Bar in Windermere has been put up for sale off a guide price of £1.25m for the freehold. Positioned on the corner of Lake Road and Beresford Road, the restaurant is a well-established business in a prime location. The current owner, Graham Bowness, is looking to retire…
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3 June
Aramark UK appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner
Food services and facilities management group Aramark UK has been appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner in a multi-year deal, following a competitive tender process. Aramark UK will operate all food and beverage outlets in the stadium, including the hospitality level, kiosks, the pub, as well as managing independent…
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3 June
Restaurant delivery sales slip 0.6% in April due to good weather
Delivery and takeaway sales at restaurant groups slipped by 0.6% year-on-year in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of below-inflation growth as good weather and the long Easter weekend drew people out of their homes. According to CGA by NIQ’s newest Hospitality at Home Tracker, a slight decrease was observed.…
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2 June
Urban Pubs and Bars launches new £250k partnership with GOSH Charity
Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s independent pub and dining group, has announced a major £250,000 partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). The new initiative will raise £250,000 over the next two years in support of GOSH Charity’s biggest-ever fundraising appeal Build it. Beat it, which is aiming…
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2 June
Damp weather softens drinks sales in early May
Damp weather in the UK caused drinks sales in managed venues to fall 8% year-on-year in the week ended 10 May, according to data from CGA. This followed a strong Spring where sales were ahead of last year’s level for 10 out of 11 weeks between February and late April,…
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2 June
One third of hospitality operates at a loss, survey finds
One third of hospitality businesses are currently operating at a loss, representing an 11% increase on the last quarter, according to the latest survey undertaken by UKH, the British Institute of Innkeeping, the British Beer and Pub Association, and Hospitality Ulster. UKHospitality, along with a number of trade associations, have…
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May- 2025 -30 May
Chopstix unveils first Brighton site
Chopstix has announced its fifth opening for the year with a debut site in Brighton, expanding its presence on the South Coast. Opening this month on North Street, just a short distance from the seafront, the new store follows a string of successful equity site openings for the brand in…
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30 May
Hydes to renovate the Old Plough with £550k investment
Hydes is continuing with its multi-million pound investment programme across its pub estate with a new £550k refurbishment of the Old Plough, a community pub based in the village of Ashton on Mersey. The latest £550k investment follows the completion of the refurbishment of Hydes’ award-winning pub and boutique hotel,…
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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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