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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Nov- 2023 -15 November
Young’s Pubs acquires Devon’s The Ship Inn
Historic pub group Young’s and Co.’s Brewery PLC has acquired a freehold waterside pub, The Ship Inn, in Noss Mayo, South West Devon. Joining the Young’s portfolio, The Ship Inn is a landmark Devon pub, located on the tidal Yealm Estuary in the village of Noss Mayo, close to Salcombe.…
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15 November
Fuller’s H1 revenues increase 12% to £188.8m
Fuller’s has reported that total revenues increased by 12% to £188.8m during the 26 weeks to 30 September, as like-for-like sales in H1 increased 12.7%. According to the group, an “excellent” customer experience resulted in the like-for-like sales growth across all areas during the first half. The group reported that…
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14 November
Today’s news in brief – 14/11/23
UK pubs and bars saw a 7% source in average drinks sales in the week ending 4 November, driven by Halloween, Bonfire Night, and major sporting events. This performance, the best since September, follows a flat second half of October due to adverse weather. All drink categories, including cider, beer,…
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14 November
Joe & the Juice acquired by General Atlantic
General Atlantic, a leading global investor, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Joe and the Juice, a fast-growing freshly-made juice, coffee, and sandwiches concept, from Valedo Partners. General Atlantic first partnered with Joe and the Juice through a strategic minority growth investment in 2016. Since this…
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14 November
West African restaurant Akara opens in Borough Yards
Aji Akokomi, owner of fine dining West African restaurant Akoko in Fitzrovia, has launched his new restaurant, Akara, in Borough Yards. The 40-seat restaurant is named after the West African dish known as black-eye bean fritters, and it serves the traditional flavours of the area. London-based design studio, A-nrd, has…
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14 November
Drinks sales up 7% as footfall bounces back
Britains’ pubs and bars saw average drinks sales jump 7% in the week ended 4 November helped by Halloween, Bonfire Night and big sporting events. This is the best weekly performance since September and follows a flat second half of October, when poor weather hit footfall in pubs and bars.…
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14 November
Soho House and Co appoints new COO
Soho House has announced the appointment of Tom Collins to the role of chief operating officer, where he will report to CEO Andrew Carnie. The announcement comes in the form of a promotion for Collins, who was previously the group’s UK, Europe and Asia managing director. Collins first joined the…
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13 November
Today’s news in brief 13/11/23
Daniel Thwaites reported a turnover of £60.3m for the half-year ended 30 September, up 4% year-on-year. The group’s operating profit, however, fell from £9.9m in the same period last year to £8.8m. The drop was attributed to the impact of property disposal, with the group making only a £200k profit…
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13 November
Loungers roll-out continues with four new sites
Loungers, a UK-based café, bar and restaurant operator under the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, has revealed that its accelerated site roll-out plan remains firmly on track, with the launch of four new sites since it announced its landmark 200th Lounge opening on 13 September 2023. The three new…
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13 November
Temper to open new location in Paddington
Temper has announced it is branching out of central London to open a new restaurant location in Paddington Basin on 6 December. Staying true to its core ‘meat over fire’ concept, chef Director David Lagonell will work with a hand-picked selection of British suppliers to create a menu of temper…
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