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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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Jun- 2023 -23 June
Wingstop UK to open new Chelmsford branch
Wingstop UK will be opening the doors to its first restaurant in Chelmsford at Grey’s Brewery Yard on Monday 26 June, marking the group’s 34th site in the UK. The new branch will be Wingstop’s second in Essex and adding to its over 2,000 branches globally. The restaurant will be…
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22 June
Aberdeen restaurant receives two AA Rosettes
Amuse, by leading Scottish chef Kevin Dalgleish, has received two AA Rosettes within 12 months of opening. Amuse first opened its doors in July 2022 at Queens Terrace, Aberdeen. The restaurant offers a “refined” dining experience, featuring local and regional Scottish produce available from land to sea, with a touch…
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22 June
Nando’s launches school leaver programme in 200 sites
Nando’s has announced the launch of its school leaver programme, offering level 2 apprenticeships at over 200 of its restaurants across England as part of its ongoing commitment to invest in promoting and providing careers in the hospitality sector. The programme, eligible to school leavers and young people over the…
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22 June
BoE raises interest rate to 15-year high
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to 5%, the highest level in 15 years, after it was revealed that inflation remained at 8.7% in May. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the rate by…
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22 June
High inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association has said that high inflation is still impacting the night time economy and consumer spending. The trade association believes that despite the warm weather and three bank holidays last month operating costs and consumers tightening their belts have affected the sector. This comes after it…
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21 June
May bank holidays help boost hospitality sales by 5.6%
Like-for-like sales within hospitality increased by 5.6% in May due to a succession of bank holidays that included an extended weekend for the King’s Coronation, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker. Its data also shows that pubs benefited from widespread warm weather, with like-for-like sales 8.8% ahead of…
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21 June
Over a third of people spend more in sustainable venues
Over a third of pub and restaurant goers in the UK are prepared to spend more than usual in venues with strong sustainability credentials, according to a report from CGA strategy. The report also found that nearly half of Gen Z and millennials were more likely to spend more at…
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21 June
Chartwells partners with Feeding Britain to tackle UK hunger crisis
Chartwells, the school and education catering company, has partnered with Feeding Britain, the food aid charity, to help tackle hunger across the UK. According to Chartwells, the two organisations share a common purpose to provide “affordable, nutritious food to children and communities, and this new partnership will see them work…
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21 June
The Restaurant Group unveils senior team changes
The Restaurant Group, which operates approximately 400 restaurants and pubs across the UK, has today announced a number of changes to its senior team. Kirk Davies, after more than five years at the company, will step down from his role as chief financial officer after TRG’s interim results in September…
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20 June
Rhubarb Hospitality appointed sole provider to 8 Bishopsgate
The Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has been appointed as the sole food and beverage for the 8 Bishopsgate development by Mitsubishi and Stanhope. Rhubarb will be responsible for catering for multifaceted amenities across the approximately 30,000 sq ft building. The amenity offering within the building is spread across several floors,…
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