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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11 August

UKH urges the industry to back ‘Five Asks for Ofgem’

UKHospitality is leading a rallying call for the industry to support its ‘Five Asks for Ofgem’ to rapidly implement the recommendations from its energy market review. In order to enact “meaningful” change within the energy market, UKH has urged Ofgem to encourage suppliers to resolve issues many businesses are facing…
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11 August

Now or Never opens in Lancaster

Now Or Never, the debut fine dining restaurant by chef Jeff Marshall and his wife, restaurant manager and co-founder Nichola Marshall, has now opened its doors in Lancaster. The “intimate” dining space catering for up to 20 guests sits in a restored Georgian Grade II listed building, located on Sun…
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10 August

Sexy Fish to launch third site in Manchester

Caprice Holdings’ Asian-inspired restaurant, Sexy Fish, has announced the opening of its third global outpost in Manchester this autumn. Following the style of its flagships in London’s Mayfair and Miami’s Brickell district, the new restaurant will feature artwork from international artist Damien Hirst, including three giant sculptures incorporating creatures from…
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10 August

Paulaner looking for UK franchisees for restaurant and bar concept

German brewer Paulaner is looking for franchisees for the launch of its Bräuhaus, restaurant and bar concept in the UK. Paulaner is looking to secure a number of hospitality entrepreneurs or investment groups who can open up to 10 sites throughout the UK in the next few years. The company…
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10 August

SSP receives seven-year contract extension at London City Airport

SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see the opening of brand-new concepts, with Hithes set to mark its airport debut. The deal comes as part of a £12m upgrade of the departure lounge, which includes a revamp to the F&B offer…
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9 August

BRG agrees five-site franchise deal amid Spanish expansion

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced a five-site franchise deal with Lagardère Travel Retail. As part of this deal it will open its second Spanish Giraffe World Kitchen site inside Barcelona airport. The Giraffe World Kitchen site will span over 4,400 sq. ft and accommodate 210 covers, with the assistance…
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9 August

Popeyes owner sees system-wide sales rise 14% in Q2

Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns Popeyes and Burger King, has revealed that consolidated system-wide sales grew by 14% year-over-year during the second quarter ended 30 June. This comes as the group surpassed the 30,000-restaurant mark globally, generating more than $40bn (£31bn) in system-wide sales over the last year. During…
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9 August

HOSPA launches professional development grants to fuel career growth

HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, has announced the launch of new professional development grants to support individuals in the UK hospitality industry. According to HOSPA, the professional development grants are designed to significantly reduce the financial burden of courses. Successful applicants are eligible to receive support for up to 70%…
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8 August

Angel Above Portobello opens at The Distillery

Angel Above Portobello, a small plate restaurant, has opened on the first floor of The Distillery on Portobello Road. The Distillery is a four-floor building that operates a working distillery and is also home to Portobello Road Gin and the “critically” acclaimed gin-blending experience, The Ginstitute. The venue also features…
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8 August

Hydes appoints new GM for premium dining pub

Hydes brewery has announced the appointment of Roy Wilson as the general manager of its new premium dining pub in Heswall on the Wirral. Wilson will head up the team at The Harry Beswick which is due to open this Autumn creating up to 40 new jobs. He has almost…
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