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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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Mar- 2024 -18 March
Nightcap revenues rise 42.1% to £33.4m in H1
Nightcap has reported that revenues grew 42.1% to £33.4m in the interim 26-week period ended 31 December 2023. The bar group has attributed its performance to the acquisition of Dirty Martini, the successful collaboration with The Piano Works over the Christmas period, and the maturing of sites opened in the…
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18 March
Bistro restaurant Josephine opens in London
Josephine, a new French bistro concept by Michelin-starred Claude Bosi and Lucy Bosi, has officially opened at 315 Fulham Road in London. The restaurant has opened a 2,633 sq ft space on the corner of Fulham Road, marking an addition to the Sloane Stanley Estate and complementing the wider F&B…
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18 March
Compass Group Foundation surpasses £1m in charitable funding
Compass Group’s independent charitable foundation, the Compass Group Foundation has exceeded £1m in grant funding and charitable donations since its launch just over one year ago. The foundation, which is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales, provides grants to non-profit organisations in countries where…
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15 March
Today’s news in brief – 15/03/24
Incipio Group has named Ian Edward as its new chairman, having joined the board as non-executive director in 2022. Having co-founded Hippo Inns, he has also advised and invested in leisure businesses for over 30 years. Edward is currently on the board of Pizza Pilgrims and is an investor in…
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15 March
Farnham pub Bat and Ball up for sale
The Bat and Ball pub and restaurant in Farnham, Surrey has been put up for sale for £1.2m. The venue has total seating for approximately 112 persons, the two section bar area has room for 66 seating while the restaurant/dining area has 46 covers. The outside has space for around…
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15 March
The Buxton appoints new head chef and launches new menu
Brick Lane’s bistro and wine bar with bedrooms The Buxton has announced the appointment of new head chef Oliver Sharpe. Sharpe’s arrival marks a new chapter for East London’s bistro, which will offer a newly devised menu serving hyper-seasonal small plates and natural wines, focusing on quality ingredients including produce…
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15 March
Incipio Group names Hippo Inns co-founder as chairman
Incipio Group has announced the appointment of Hippo Inns co-founder Ian Edward as its new chairman, having joined the board as non-executive director in 2022. Edward, who has advised and invested in leisure businesses for over 30 years, was a co-founder of Hippo Inns and is a founding investor and…
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15 March
The Royal Oak reopens following six figure investment
The Royal Oak in Harlesden has reopened its doors today (15 March), after undergoing an extensive transformation following a six-figure investment from Craft Union Pub Company. The pub which features Victorian architecture now includes two fully refurbished bars, with ‘The Loft’ bar located upstairs, which will be available for private…
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14 March
Today’s news in brief – 14/03/24
Top hospitality groups saw “modest” sales growth of 1.4%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, following marginal growth of 0.1% in January in the wake of strong trading over Christmas. Restaurants were the sector’s best-performing segment in February with like-for-like growth of 2.2%, followed by pubs at…
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14 March
Tom Browns Brasserie for sale for £1.2m
Tom Browns Brasserie in Gunthorpe, Nottingham, has been put on the market by current owner RedCat Pub Company for £1.2m. Situated on the banks of the River Trent the business benefits greatly from its picturesque location and is “highly popular” for its spacious alfresco dining terrace. The restaurant can hold…
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