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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 -21 May
Bistro restaurant Chez Lui to open in Notting Hill in June
Chez Lui, the debut restaurant from La Bistrot Collection, a new dining experience by Bagatelle Group, is set to open in Notting Hill in early June. Inspired by Parisian dining, the 130 sq ft bistro will be located at 184A Kensington Park Rd and feature an open plan layout, with…
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20 May
TRG in advanced talks to acquire number of Oakman sites
Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group (TRG) is in advanced discussions with Oakman to acquire a certain chunk of its privately held assets, according to Sky News. One of the insiders revealed to Sky that TRG, which is backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, was expected to acquire between…
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20 May
UKH urges UK and EU to agree on flexible youth experience scheme
UKH has urged the UK government and the European Union to pursue a youth experience scheme with “maximum flexibility” for critical cultural exchange and economic benefit. The call comes as the UK and the EU have recently announced a new deal which includes a number of measures intended to improve…
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20 May
Greggs sales surge 7.4% to £784m
Greggs has reported a 7.4% increase in total sales to £784m (2024: £730m) for the 20 weeks of 2025, driven by store expansion and product innovation. Its like-for-like (LFL) sales in company-managed shops also grew by 2.9%, with improved performance in the last 11 weeks supported by better trading conditions.…
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19 May
Tommy Banks launches new Jeopardy Hospitality venture
Restaurateur Tommy Banks has launched a new hospitality venture, Jeopardy Hospitality, along with business partner Matthew Lockwood, brother James Banks and businessman Neil Armstrong. The group’s first project under the Jeopardy Hospitality brand will be the restoration and reopening of The General Tarleton, a North Yorkshire establishment, set to welcome…
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19 May
Five new F&B concepts to open in Soho
Five new F&B concepts – Alta, Heard, Marjorie’s, Panadera and Breadstall Pizza – are set to open new sites in Soho, London. The five deals include a new flagship signing to Kingly Court, while a further two are on Foubert’s Place as well as two on Berwick Street, with each…
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19 May
Ole & Steen appoints former Starbucks director as CMO
Danish bakers Ole and Steen has announced the appointment of Sarah Harris as its new group chief marketing officer as the brand continues to accelerate its growth.Harris joins the business from today (19 May), bringing over 25 years of experience in retail and hospitality marketing to the role, having previously…
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19 May
UKH celebrates seventh anniversary with new member additions
UKHospitality is celebrating its seventh anniversary with new memberships across all types and sizes of business – from independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, to major UK-wide operators. New members include the Beautiful Pubs Collective, EasyHotel, Fulham Shore, Leonardo Hotels, Nutwood Pubs, Paulton’s Park, Popeye’s and Starbucks. According to UKH, a…
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19 May
Pret appoints former Restaurant Brands CEO as chairman
Pret A Manger has announced the appointment of José Cil, former CEO of Restaurant Brands International, which owns brands such as Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, as its new chairman. Cil helped grow that business to more than $40bn (£29.88bn) in system-wide sales and 30,000 restaurants in more than…
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16 May
Daniel Thwaites appoints Kevin Georgel as non-executive director
Daniel Thwaites, owner of hospitality group Thwaites, has announced the appointment of Kevin Georgel as non-executive director with effect from 1 June 2025. Georgel is currently the chief executive of family owned St Austell Brewery in Cornwall and was previously chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association and the…
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