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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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Jul- 2023 -13 July
Bocconcino to open second site in Soho
Following the success of Italian restaurant Bocconcino in Mayfair, Mikhail Gokhner is set to open a second site in London’s Soho on 15 September. Located on 58 Great Marlborough Street, Bocconcino will specialise in Italian fare with a “contemporary flair”, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta and cicchetti. With capacity for…
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13 July
Wetherspoon lowers debt as sales jump 11.5%
J.D Wetherspoon has announced that its like-for-like sales have risen 11.5% for the first 10 weeks of Q4, compared with the same period in FY22. Alongside this, its like-for-like sales were up 11% compared with the same period in FY19, the last period before the pandemic. In the current financial…
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13 July
Alain Ducasse appoints new head sommelier
The Dorchester hotel has recently announced the appointment of Martin Kleveta as head sommelier at the three Michelin-starred restaurant Alain Ducasse. Kleveta will be working closely with the team including chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet, head chef Alberto Gobbo through to assistant head sommelier Maxime Lamour. He has worked in the…
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13 July
The Kenmuir Arms opens in Dumfries and Galloway
The Kenmuir Arms gastropub and hotel has opened its doors in the small riverside village of New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway, following a community buyout that funded its complete refurbishment. The opening marks a new chapter for the New Luce Community Trust, which is spearheading the renovation of the historic…
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13 July
Big Table Group sales hit £206.2m in FY22
Big Table Group revealed that full sales reached £206.2m in the 12 months to 30 October 2022, an increase from £142.1m in the previous year, despite Covid restrictions, energy and food price inflation, and the end of business rates concessions. The group, which operates Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Café Rouge,…
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12 July
Wagamama shareholder calls for chairman to be replaced
Irenic Capital Management, minority shareholder in The Restaurant Group which owns Wagamama, has called on the board of the company to replace chair Ken Hanna. Irenic, which owns a shareholding of 2.6% in TRG, wants Hanna replaced due to his “documented disregard for the best interests of all shareholders”. Alongside…
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12 July
Junkyard Golf Club to open new Camden site in August
Junkyard Golf Club has announced details of its new opening in Camden, which will become the seventh venue in London for the brand. With a significant investment of £2m, the new location marks a milestone in the group’s expansion plans. Situated at the former Shaka Zulu restaurant in the heart…
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12 July
Maven Leisure LTD opens new sports pub & kitchen
BRE Investment Management has announced that Maven Leisure LTD will be opening Northwood at Angel Central. Angel’s new sports pub and kitchen will have 12 UHD screens and cover cover 3,600 sq ft on Angel Central’s first floor and is set to open in September Northwood will be their first…
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12 July
Redesigned Chipotle flagship restaurant opens in Westfield
US established restaurant group, Chipotle, has opened its new redesigned flagship restaurant in Westfield, London. 360 brand design agency, Harrison, has unveiled a redesigned, “premium” and “modernised” concept for the UK flagship Mexican-inspired restaurant. Inspired by the Californian HQ, the new look-and-feel Chipotle moves away from its “distinctive” red colour…
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12 July
Loungers reports record revenues of £283m in FY23
Loungers, the operator of Cosy Clubs and Brightside venues across the UK, has achieved “record” revenues of £283.5m for the year ended 16 April, as revenues increased 19% compared with last year. During the period, the operator opened a record 29 sites, leading to a like-for-like sales growth of 7.4%…
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