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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Oct- 2023 -19 October
Fenwick opens fourth Fuego by Fenwick venue
Department store Fenwick has announced the opening of the newest Fuego by Fenwick venue in Kingston, London. The new venue becomes the brand’s fourth Fuego by Fenwick, following the opening of venues in Newcastle, Bracknell and Brent Cross. Fuego Kingston by Fenwick features a light-filled, open-plan layout, complete with a…
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19 October
CMBC announces new partnership with Stonegate Group
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced a new 10-year commercial and logistics partnership with Stonegate Group, the UK’s “largest” pub operator. From Spring 2024, CMBC will become Stonegate Group’s new logistics partner, managing all keg and cask deliveries to Stonegate Group’s extensive managed estate. The agreement will also increase…
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19 October
UK managed groups see 12 months of growth, CGA finds
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups completed 12 consecutive months of year-on-year sales growth in September, the new CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The tracker, which is produced by CGA by NIQ in partnership with RSM UK, indicated like-for-like growth of 5.9% last month—close to both the Tracker’s…
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18 October
Today’s news in brief – 18/10/23
Just Eat has increased its full-year guidance following a return to sales growth in Q3. Gross transaction value in Northern Europe and UK&I grew by 6% and 4%, respectively. However, North America saw a slower trajectory with an 18% decrease in GTV.In response to the overall GTV growth, Just Eat…
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18 October
Just Eat ups guidance as it returns to growth in Q3
Just Eat has raised its full-year guidance after returning to sales growth in its third quarter of trading. Over the period, gross transaction value (GTV) growth in Northern Europe and UK and Ireland increased to 6% and 4%, respectively. However, its North America business faced a “slower trajectory”, with GTV…
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18 October
HOSPA announces line-up ahead of annual industry conference
HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, has announced the line-up of industry experts ahead of its annual HOSPACE conference in November. Taking place at Royal Lancaster London on 16 November, HOSPA will play host to an array of discussions and insightful workshops addressing a range of topics, such as the rapid…
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18 October
Reservation no-shows double in past year, CGA finds
The number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants has doubled since September last year, according to the latest research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ. Some 12% of consumers are still not honouring their reservations and not informing venues in advance that they…
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18 October
Market Place Vauxhall adds three new vendors
Market Place, the indoor street food restaurant and bar brand, has added three new independent food traders to its Vauxhall site. The introduction of the new traders comes off the back of a successful year for the Vauxhall street food venue which celebrated its first anniversary earlier this year. Sushi…
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17 October
Today’s news in brief – 17/10/23
Revolution Bars Group reported a pre-tax loss of £22.2m in FY23, despite achieving revenues of £152.6m due to challenging times. The acquisition of Peach Pubs, with 14.1% like-for-like sales growth, provided diversification but couldn’t offset an 8.7% decline in like-for-like sales for the entire group. EBITDA fell to £17m, compared…
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17 October
Buzzworks launches in-house SQA training centre
Buzzworks Holdings has launched its own in-house Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) accredited training centre, to train the next generation of hospitality professionals. The new training centre will be led by the company’s learning and development manager, Holli Gordon, supported by chef Trainer, Neil Clark, and bar trainer, Gavin Goslan, to…
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