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 -14 February
Heston Blumenthal urges Companies House to act on rise in fake firms
Restaurateur and chef Heston Blumenthal OBE has called for greater urgency in tackling fraud on Companies House. The news comes after an investigation revealed that more than 750 fake firms used established restaurant names after being set up in the past six weeks. Blumenthal’s business was one of those targeted,…
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14 February
Hydes to invest millions in pub estate throughout the year
Hydes Brewery will be committing to a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate throughout the remainder of 2024. The independent business, which marked its 160th anniversary last year, will begin the investment programme with a refurbishment of its “award-winning” pub and boutique hotel, The Abel Heywood, based in…
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13 February
Today’s news in brief – 13/02/24
Caffè Nero has announced “strong trading” for the first half of 2024, including sales growth of 17% over the same period last year as sales for H1 2024 hit £265m. In the UK, Caffè Nero reported sales of £200m, representing strong overall growth of 10.1%. Drinks sales in pubs and…
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13 February
Drinks sales drop for fourth straight week
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs and bars have dropped 0.6% for the seven days ended 3 February, a fourth successive week of decline, with train strikes adding to the challenges facing operators. Footfall was also hit by rolling train strikes, which contributed to year-on-year drops in sales of 11% on…
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13 February
Caffè Nero H1 sales rise 17% to £265m
The Caffè Nero Group has today (13 February) announced “strong trading” for the first half of 2024, including sales growth of 17% over the same period last year. At group level, the business revealed sales for H1 2024 of £265m, an increase of 10% in like for like sales. In…
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13 February
Taylor Shaw extends contract with Elliott Hudson College
Taylor Shaw, a catering specialist in the UK education sector, has extended its catering contract for a further three years with Elliott Hudson College in Leeds. For the last two years, Taylor Shaw has served up to 1,000 students daily at the Elliott Hudson College. Taylor Shaw’s contract extension was…
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13 February
SSP secures 10-year contract with Liverpool John Lennon Airport
SSP Group has secured a new deal with Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which will see the operator of travel F&B outlets extend its operations at the airport until at least 2036. As part of the contract extension, SSP has announced that all of its existing units will be refurbished, rebranded…
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12 February
Today’s news in brief – 12/02/24
Zizzi Owner Azzurri Group reported a 9% rise in revenues to £258m for FY23. The news comes as the group reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. During the year, the group opened four new Zizzi restaurants in addition to refurbishing another…
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12 February
Oakman Group sees sales rise to £57.8m
Oakman Group Plc has reported a 6% rise in sales from £54.4m to £57.8m and EBITDA of £1.8m for the financial year ending 2 July 2023. The group also recorded a “strong” end to the first half of financial year 2023/24 with sales over the Christmas trading period showing growth…
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12 February
Azzurri Group revenues hit £258m in FY23
Azzurri Group has reported a 9% revenue increase to £258m for FY23 which ended on 30 June. The group – which owns Zizzi, Ask Italian and Coco di Mama – reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. EBITDA was also up 21%…
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