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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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Nov- 2023 -20 November
Roxy Lanes Liverpool officially opens
Roxy Leisure has officially opened its Roxy Lanes concept in Liverpool on School Lane. Roxy Lanes Liverpool features a range of activities including American pool, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, tech darts, karaoke booths, beer pong, 10-pin bowling and more. The ‘Booze and Ball Games’ venue is the 18th site for Roxy…
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17 November
Today’s news in brief – 17/11/23
Marston’s has appointed Justin Platt as the new CEO, effective 10 January 2024, following Andrew Andrea’s immediate departure. Andrea, who steered the company through the pandemic and economic challenges, will assist in a smooth transition. Platt, previously chief strategy officer at Merlin Entertainment, brings over 30 years of consumer-facing business…
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17 November
Roti King to open in Waterloo
Roti King has announced it will open its new restaurant at Lower Marsh, Waterloo on 1 December. This Waterloo site will become the company’s third restaurant following openings in Euston and Battersea Power Station. The space has retained as much of the original interior as possible, including tiled walls from…
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17 November
Shepherd Neame acquires The Ship Inn in Herne
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has expanded its estate with the acquisition of historic seafront pub The Ship Inn in Herne Bay. The addition of the freehold property, which was part of the Stonegate Group portfolio, takes Shepherd Neame’s total of pubs and hotels to 296, across…
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17 November
Hydes brewery appoints new laboratory manager
Leading North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes has appointed family member and brewery employee Tom Allkins to laboratory manager Hydes brewery premises in Salford. Allkins, who is the nephew of Adam Hyde, the longest serving employee and family member in the business as company secretary, had recently passed his…
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17 November
Marston’s appoints new CEO
Marston’s has announced the appointment of Justin Platt as the new incoming CEO, who will take up the role from 10 January 2024. The news comes after the current CEO Andrew Andrea has agreed with the board that he will step down from his role with immediate effect. Andrew, who…
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16 November
Malaysian concept Mambow to open in Clapton
Mambow Clapton, Abby Lee’s first permanent site for her modern Malaysian concept, will officially be opening its doors on 24 November. The larger space has enabled Lee to add a larger kitchen including a hibachi grill allowing her to create new recipes using new techniques. The bigger space will have…
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16 November
The Halal Guys expands UK footprint with new Wood Green restaurant
The Halal Guys is set to open its doors on 18 November in Wood Green. The restaurant, which was founded in New York by Mohamed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed, started as a food cart in the 1990s. It is considered a “staple” of the New York food scene…
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16 November
Young’s acquires City Pub Group for £162m
Young’s and Co has today (16 November) announced the acquisition of AIM- listed owner and operator of an estate of premium pubs and bedrooms, City Pub Company, for £162m. The company has said to have closely followed the City Pubs estate for some time and that the transaction represents a…
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15 November
Today’s news in brief – 15/11/23
Fuller’s reported a 12% increase in total revenues to £188.8m for H1 ending 30 September, with like-for-like sales up 12.7%. The group attributed the growth to an “excellent” customer experience. Food sales rose 15.5%, drink sales 10.9%, and accommodation sales 13.4%. Adjusted profit before tax increased 48% to £14.5m. For…
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