News
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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Oct- 2023 -16 October
Creams Cafe appoints new COO
Creams Cafe has announced the appointment of Oliver Rodbard as its new chief operating officer, as the company heads for international expansion. Rodbard brings over 16 years of experience gleaned in the food and hospitality industry within franchise models. He joins Creams Cafe from Soul Foods Group, a global franchisee…
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16 October
Morgan Pub Collective takes on The Gardener’s Arms in Oxford
The Morgan Pub Collective has taken on its sixth pub with Greene King Pub partners, The Gardener’s Arms in Oxford. The pub, located on North Parade, Jericho, has been completely transformed inside and outside by owner Greene King Pub Partners thanks to a £270k investment, giving it a whole new…
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16 October
Dreamland Margate appoints Kerb and Peppermint as F&B partners
Levy UK and Ireland partners, Kerb and Peppermint, have been appointed to take charge of the food and beverage operations at Dreamland Margate, the seaside entertainment and amusement park on the Kent coast. Kerb will support and grow the local traders already working at Dreamland Margate as well as bringing…
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16 October
Loungers revenues hit £149.6m in H1
Loungers, the operator of Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, has revealed that total revenues for H1 ended 1 October reached £149.6m, an increase of 22.3% on the previous year. This comes as the restaurant operator delivered one year like-for-like sales growth of 7.7% over the 24 weeks to 1…
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13 October
Today’s news in brief – 13/10/23
Brakspear is investing £2m to refurbish two leased and tenanted pubs in partnership with pub companies Little and Large and Friendship and Beer. These agreements exemplify Brakspear’s commitment to its leased and tenanted estate, recognising the value of partnering with talented operators. The agreements are structured as turnover tenancies, aligning…
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13 October
Boswell Arms pub brought to market
The Boswell Arms pub in Auchinleck, Cumnock has been brought to market with a guide price of £395,000. The pub has built an outstanding reputation for its food and drink and has become a popular spot for locals, due to its position next to the busy Auchinleck Talbot football club.…
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13 October
Brakspear invests £2m in L&T estate and tenants
Brakspear is investing £2m in refurbishing two of its leased and tenanted pubs, after signing tenancy agreements with talented growing pub companies Little and Large and Friendship and Beer. Little and Large pub company has signed its second Brakspear pub, The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, near Tonbridge. The growing pub…
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13 October
St Austell Brewery partners with food waste app
St Austell Brewery has announced its partnership with a food waste app, Olio, to give away surplus food from its South West pubs. Olio is a local sharing app which helps businesses to reduce food waste by re-distributing whatever’s left at the end of each day to nearby residents, by…
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13 October
Some 4,738 hospitality venues begin net zero journey
UKH’s carbon calculator, in partnership with Sky Zero and Zero Carbon Forum, has seen 375 companies operating across 4,738 sites have begun their journey to net zero. The figures, which were unveiled at the trade body’s annual sustainability seminar, showcased the success of the carbon calculator and the partnership between…
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12 October
Today’s news in brief – 12/10/23
TRG, the operator of brands like Wagamama, is set to go private through a £506m deal with Apollo Global after facing financial struggles and investor pressure. TRG, which owns about 400 UK restaurants and pubs, cited falling margins due to rising costs and a sluggish post-pandemic recovery. The deal offers…
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