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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Feb- 2024 -26 February
Danieli Group falls to FY loss despite turnover hitting £9.8m
Newcastle-based Danieli Group Holdings, the hospitality company behind the Stack leisure brand, revealed turnover of £9.8m during the year ended April 2023 despite an operating loss of £268,958. The group attributed this to the closure of Stack Newcastle in May 2022, which meant that Stack Trading Ltd and Stack Containers…
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26 February
Shepherd Neame reopens The Crown after £750k refurb
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened The Crown pub in Blackheath Village, following a £750,000 transformation. The former 16th Century coaching inn has undergone a seven-week refurbishment which has introduced a new look while also retaining its “unique” features. The pub now features a “rich” palette…
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23 February
Today’s news in brief – 23/02/24
Tortilla appointed Andy Naylor as its new CEO, as Richard Morris will be stepping down at the end of March. Naylor, who has worked alongside Morris for the last seven years, initially joined as CFO and most recently was UK managing director. Meanwhile, Maria Denny has joined the business this…
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23 February
New tipping rules strike right balance, says UKH
UKHospitality has praised the proposed tipping code of practice saying it “rightly enables businesses to reflect the circumstances in which they operate, without being too prescriptive and burdensome”. The Government legislated in May 2023 to introduce the Tipping Act which sets out how tips, gratuities and service charges are processed…
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23 February
The Lobster reopens following £465k investment
The Lobster pub, located in the seaside town of Sheringham, is set to reopen on Tuesday 27 February after undergoing a £465,000 refurbishment. As part of the six-figure investment, The Lobster has received a full internal and external refresh which includes a new bar, kitchen, and refurbishment of seven of…
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23 February
Tortilla names new CEO
Tortilla has announced the appointment of Andy Naylor as its new incoming chief executive officer, following news that Richard Morris will be stepping down from the role at the end of March. Morris has had a 35-year career within hospitality, with 10 years being spent at Tortilla. Naylor has worked…
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23 February
TT rooftop restaurant to open in London next month
A new rooftop restaurant, TT, is set to open on 22 March in London. Led by ex-Oren head chef, Sam Lone, fire-cooked seasonal produce is the focus, with smoking, pickling and baking featuring heavily across the sharing menu. Food will be served across two floors in the newly-renovated rooftop and…
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22 February
Today’s news in brief – 22/02/24
Sticks’n’Sushi has secured a £22m loan from Oak North Bank to support further growth. The business was acquired by private equity firm, McWin Capital Partners, in January this year. Most recently, the group had successfully scaled to 27 restaurants with 12 in Copenhagen, 12 across the UK, and three in…
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22 February
Black and White Hospitality to open new Blackpool restaurant
Black and White Hospitality is set to open a brand-new Marco Pierre White restaurant in Blackpool. Located in a brand-new, 127-bedroom Holiday Inn hotel, the restaurant, which will be a Marco’s New York Italian, follows an agreement between Blackpool Council and Black and White Hospitality, which is the franchising arm…
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22 February
Sticks n Sushi secures £22m loan
Sticks n Sushi has revealed that it has secured a £22m loan from Oak North Bank to support further growth. The business was acquired by leading private equity firm, McWin Capital Partners, in January this year. McWin is a sector specialist with stakes in a number of chains, including: Gail’s…
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