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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Dec- 2025 -2 December
Wasabi to open new restaurant at Euston Station
Wasabi is set to open a new restaurant at Euston Station on 4 December, adding to its network of sites across London’s busiest rail locations. The 1,200 sq ft venue is located on the station’s first floor and forms part of the group’s wider plan to expand in high-footfall transport…
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2 December
Gail’s to open 40 new bakeries by February 2026
Gail’s has revealed plans to open 40 new bakeries across England by February 2026 as the group steps up its plan to expand beyond London, following growth in both its retail and wholesale divisions for the year ended 27 November. While sales rose by 20% to £278m, pre-tax losses widened…
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1 December
Wingstop UKI opens new West London site
Wingstop UKI has opened a new restaurant on Queensway in West London as the fast-growing chain continues its expansion across the UK and Ireland.The 4,316 sq ft site, located on the Bayswater shopping street near Hyde Park, seats 85 diners. The restaurant serves the chain’s full range of cooked-to-order wings,…
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1 December
Drinks sales edge up ahead of festive season
Average sales in managed venues were 2.3% ahead in the week to 8 November compared with the same period in 2024, according to the data from CGA. This was followed by growth of 0.5% in the following seven days to 15 November. Both figures are below the UK’s rate of…
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1 December
Tortilla names Duncan Garrood as new chair
Tortilla Mexican Grill has appointed chief executive of Empiric Student Properties Duncan Garrood as its new chair, with the role due to take effect on 5 December 2025. Garrood will replace outgoing chair Emma Woods, who is stepping down after four years. The change follows an agreed succession process. Garrood…
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1 December
Star completes £750k refurb of long-shut Waddington pub
Star Pubs has expanded its managed operator estate to 220 pubs after completing a £750k refurbishment of the Horse and Jockey in Waddington, its largest Just Add Talent (JAT) project of 2025. The Grade II-listed site had been shut since 2018. The scheme is one of four major JAT conversions…
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Nov- 2025 -28 November
TGI Fridays UK business up for sale one month after acquisition
TGI Fridays British operations have been thrown into doubt after the business has been put up for sale just a month after being acquired by Sugarloaf TGIF Management, according to reports from Sky News. Interpath Advisory has been appointed to explore strategic options for the business which comprises 49 sites…
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28 November
Two new dining sites open in Chinatown London
Chinatown London has welcomed two new F&B concepts, with Sushinoya and Ning’s Fresh Beef Hotpot opening at 62 Shaftesbury Avenue and 18 Rupert Street, respectively. Sushinoya has opened its doors at the 3,600 sq ft space which has space for 65 covers. The premium sushi brand has taken a key gateway…
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28 November
Restaurant Associates partners with chef Ollie Dabbous
Restaurant Associates has formed a partnership with London chef Ollie Dabbous, who will work with the company’s culinary teams on menu development across its portfolio. The agreement will incorporate elements of Dabbous’s cooking style, which focuses on seasonal ingredients and minimalist preparation. Dabbous is known for co-founding Hide in…
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28 November
Mitchells and Butlers FY profits rise 5.8% to £330m
Mitchells and Butlers has reported that total sales rose to £2.71bn, up from £2.61bn, for the 52 weeks to 27 September, while adjusted operating profits increased 5.8% to £330m for the same period. It comes as the pub chain saw like-for-like sales grow 4.3% across the year, while its net…
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