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 -13 November
Wonderland Restaurants unveils next Park Row theme
Wonderland Restaurants has unveiled The Iceberg Lounge as its next theme at Park Row, London. The restaurant opened last Friday (10 November) and is inspired by the fictional venue from the Batman universe, owned by The Penguin. The Iceberg Lounge introduces a new menu of Modern Japanese dishes and cocktails…
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13 November
Daniel Thwaites turnover jumps 4% in H1
Daniel Thwaites has revealed that turnover for the half-year ended 30 September hit £60.3m, increasing by 4%. This is despite the group’s operating profit dropping from £9.9m last year to £8.8m for the half-year, which was attributed to the impact of property disposal at the hospitality group. Daniel Thwaites reported…
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10 November
Today’s news in brief – 10/11/23
Krispy Kreme reported net revenues of $407.4m (£333m) in Q3, marking a 7.9% increase compared with the same quarter in 2022. The international segment saw a 15.4% growth in net revenue. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $40.3m (£32.9m) for the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter grew…
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10 November
Piano Works to leave West End for Covent Garden
Live music bar Piano Works has announced that it is moving to Covent Garden this month. It is re-opening within a Nightcap venue at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the corner of Drury Lane. This comes after the company applied to Westminster Council to increase its licensed capacity at its…
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10 November
Krispy Kreme revenues hit $407.4m in Q3
Krispy Kreme reported net revenues of $407.4m (£333m) in Q3 2023, a 7.9% increase compared with Q3 2022. Total company organic revenues grew 9.6% in the quarter, led by the US, which delivered 10.2% organic growth in the quarter driven by growth across all sales channels, including delivered fresh daily…
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10 November
Hospitality leaders call for ‘urgent action’ in Autumn Statement
Michelin-starred chefs and publicans have joined industry CEOs from more than 230 companies in signing an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent support ahead of this month’s Autumn Statement. Tom Kerridge, Monica Galetti, Tom Aikens and Jodie Kidd were among the chefs and publicans included in the letter,…
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10 November
Stonegate Group reopens The Hare and Hounds pub
UK-based pub company Stonegate Group has announced the reopening of The Hare and Hounds pub in St Albans after an extensive refurbishment project. The pub which was temporarily closed since mid-August has been refurbished after it received a six-figure investment from the pub group. The revamp has included substantial enhancements…
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9 November
Today’s news in brief – 09/11/23
Domino’s expects its underlying EBITDA for FY23 to be between £132m and £138m, as Q3 like-for-like sales grew by 3.7%. The pizza chain experienced a 5.5% increase in Q3 sales, attributed to the acceleration in new store openings. Domino’s plans to open at least 60 new stores by the end…
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9 November
Marlowe Bar and Restaurant opens in East London
Marlowe Bar and Restaurant has opened at Montcalm East hotel in East London. The new dining and drinking experience is inspired by playwright Christopher Marlowe and boasts three different spaces. First up is the ground floor Café which is an all-day venue, serving from breakfast to dinner. Next is the…
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9 November
Restaurant Associates appoints new culinary director
Restaurant Associates has appointed Adam Thomason as its new culinary director. Thomason, who holds a Master of Culinary Arts degree, spent several years working for Restaurant Associates and the larger Compass Group before leaving in 2021. Currently, he leads the England Culinary Team as captain. Thomason said: “It’s fantastic to…
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