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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 -27 May
Hospitality leaders urge EPR delay over cost and investment fears
Leading pub, hospitality and brewing bodies have said they are “deeply concerned” about the cost and impact of EPR, and Defra’s lack of progress to solve the issue. In a letter to the prime minister and chancellor, the coalition said it does not believe Defra has given “due regard” to…
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27 May
SSP Group HY revenues rise 12% to £1.7bn
Travel foodservice company, SSP Group, has seen its revenues rise 12% on a constant currency basis to £1.7bn for the half-year ended 31 March 2025, having seen like-for-like sales grow 5% during the period. Operating profits also rose by 31% on a constant currency basis to £45m during the period,…
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23 May
Beer and cider flourish in sunny Spring for drinks sales
Drinks sales in the UK rose 12% like-for-like in the week ended Saturday 3 May, the best performance of the year so far. This followed 2% growth in the seven days to Saturday 26 April, and high single-digit growth in the first half of April. Following a robust March, the…
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23 May
Five Guys to open new Heathrow Terminal 5 restaurant
Five Guys is set to open a new restaurant at Heathrow Terminal 5 later this year, marking the brand’s first opening in a UK and European airport. The 2,500 square feet unit will be situated in a prime location on the upper level of Heathrow T5, and is expected to…
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23 May
Thomas Heier steps down as Wagamama CEO
Wagamama boss Thomas Heier has decided to step down from his role as CEO after eight years to pursue other opportunities. Heier joined Wagamama in 2017 as people director before taking over as CEO in 2021, playing an instrumental role in leading the business through the numerous sector challenges over…
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22 May
Mitchells and Butlers HY revenues and profits surge
Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 4.3% increase in revenues to £1.45bn and a 10.4% rise in operating profits to £181m for the 28 weeks ended 12 April 2025 (HY 2025). Its adjusted operating margin also increased from 11.7% to 12.4%, 0.7ppts higher than last year driven by strong like-for-like…
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22 May
German Doner Kebab opens first Norwich site
German Doner Kebab has opened its very first site in Norwich, located on 43 St Stephens Street today (22 May 2025). The new Norwich location will create over 20 new jobs and offer GDK’s signature offering of meat, salad, handmade sauces and waffle bread. The OG Kebab includes your choice…
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22 May
Pizza Express opens at Edinburgh Airport
Pizza Express has opened a new location at Edinburgh Airport in partnership with franchisee Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Alongside its classic dishes, diners will also be able to enjoy breakfast creations, with the Edinburgh location just one of two of the brand’s restaurants serving a pizza-inspired breakfast menu, available from…
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21 May
Thwaites acquires The Buck Inn, Malham
Thwaites has acquired The Buck Inn, Malham in the Yorkshire Dales for an undisclosed sum. Dating back to 1874, The Buck is a historic village inn comprising a bar and restaurant, plenty of outdoor space and 11 bedrooms. The addition of The Buck takes Thwaites’ portfolio of managed pubs with…
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21 May
Tortilla revenues surge to £68m in FY24
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant group Tortilla has seen a 3.5% increase in its FY24 group revenues to £68m, up from £65.7m in 2023, attributed to the strategic acquisition of Fresh Burritos in France, the addition of one UK company-owned site and a “strong” contribution from its franchise network. For the 52…
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