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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Sep- 2025 -4 September
Raising Cane’s to open first UK restaurant in 2026
Raising Cane’s, the US fried chicken chain known for its popularity on TikTok, is set to open its first UK restaurant next year, according to City AM. The flagship site will be located at 21–22 Coventry Street in London’s West End, between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The site, a…
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4 September
McWin and TriSpan take joint control of Flat Iron
Private equity firms McWin Capital Partners and TriSpan have acquired a co-control majority stake in restaurant chain Flat Iron, marking the first investment by McWin’s newly launched Foodservice Fund. The deal sees Piper, which backed Flat Iron in 2017, exit the business. The investment supports the next phase of growth…
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4 September
UK restaurant groups see delivery sales rise 13.5% in July
Britain’s top restaurant groups recorded a 13.5% year-on-year increase in delivery and takeaway orders in July, as at-home dining sales rose sharply during the month, according to new data from CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at Home Tracker. The monthly rise marks a clear improvement on the flat growth seen earlier…
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3 September
Côte owner weighs fresh capital injection as sale talks continue
The owner of the Côte restaurant chain is reportedly considering injecting new funding into the business rather than proceeding with a sale after two months of talks with potential buyers, according to Sky News. The outlet has learnt that Partners Group, the Swiss-based private equity firm that acquired Côte out…
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3 September
Chestnut appoints Charley O’Toole as new chief of staff
East of England-based hospitality group Chestnut has announced the appointment of Charley O’Toole as chief of staff. As chief of staff, O’Toole will lead the organisational design to align with the Group’s strategic vision, develop and coordinate the execution of its three-year goals and ensure seamless communication of strategic direction…
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3 September
RedCat sales rise 6.7% in Q1 as accommodation boosts business
RedCat Hospitality has reported strong trading for the first quarter of the year, as business was boosted by its accommodation business which “continues to perform very strongly”. Despite “challenging headwinds”, like-for-like sales over the period rose by 6.7% to £32.7m, as Coaching Inn Group sales rose by 7% to £19.1m,…
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3 September
Asda owner TDR Capital mulls bid for Costa Coffee
Asda owner TDR Capital is among the investment groups considering an acquisition of Costa Coffee as owner Coca-Cola explores a potential sale, according to the Financial Times. Coca-Cola has hired Lazard to advise on options for the UK’s largest coffee chain, which it bought from Whitbread in 2019 for £3.9bn. …
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2 September
Heston Blumenthal calls for more gov action to save British pubs
Chef Heston Blumenthal has urged government and licensees to act to halt the closure of pubs across the UK, warning that the “Great British pub” is under threat from rising costs and changing social habits. More than one pub a day closed in the first half of 2025, according to…
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2 September
Market Place launches first loyalty scheme across all traders
Market Place Food Hall has launched its first loyalty programme enabling customers to earn and redeem rewards across all of its traders on a single card. The scheme, called MP Munch, began in April at Market Place St Paul’s and has signed up more than 10,000 members in its first…
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2 September
Vacant licensed venue in Helensburgh sold to Amber Taverns
Christie and Co has announced the sale of a vacant licensed property in Helensburgh to pub company Amber Taverns, for an undisclosed amount. Located on James Street in the town centre, the property previously operated as a successful bar and restaurant, formerly known as ‘The Loggie Baird’ until its closure…
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