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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Jul- 2023 -19 July
Wagamama sales boost Restaurant Group trading in H1
The Restaurant Group has welcomed a period of strong trading in the first half of the year, with sales at Wagamama and its Pubs division up by 5% and 9%, respectively. Wagamama continued to trade strongly in the period, with outperformance of the market in Q2, and like-for-like sales up…
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19 July
Hospitality businesses fear closure as no-show diners cost £90 per head
No-show diners are costing restaurant owners almost £90 per head as a result 18% of restaurant, pub and bar owners consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments. The data revealed that with the majority (60%) of customers giving 24 hours or less notice when cancelling their…
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18 July
Salt waterfront bar and kitchen opening in Portland Marina
Boatfolk has announced the launch of its latest venture, Salt, opening in the Portland Marina (Dorset) this summer. Set to open in July, Salt is an all-day dining destination that combines its waterside location with a seasonal menu. The restaurant will cater to guests looking to refuel between activities or…
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18 July
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to open in South Kensington
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and the Bailey’s bar is set to relaunch on 20 July in South Kensington. The Bugis will serve authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisines made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It takes its name ‘The Bugis’ from the “bustling” area in Singapore renowned for its “flair…
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18 July
Subscription service helps boost Pret revenues up 20% in H1
Pret a Manger has posted revenues of £429.9m, an increase of 20.2%, for the first half of 2023 compared with £357.8m in H1 2022. The first half of 2023 saw Pret report a record sales week in May and June, driven by the success of its expanded subscription offer, Club…
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18 July
BBPA welcomes new members
The British Beer and Pub Association has welcomed an array of new members of different sizes from across the brewing and pub industry, further strengthening the organisation’s role as the voice of UK breweries and pubs. Since the beginning of 2023, the BBPA has added 13 new businesses to its…
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17 July
The Good Front Room launches at the Langham
The Langham Hotel in London has announced the opening of its new restaurant The Good Front Room by chef Dom Taylor, a modern Caribbean restaurant. The opening comes following the success of Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef on Channel 4. TheTV cooking competition, filmed at The Langham and…
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17 July
Access Hospitality acquires ResDiary
Access Hospitality has announced that it has acquired bookings and table management software company ResDiary for an undisclosed amount. ResDiary’s booking and table management platform currently supports over 9,000 venues, with a particular focus on Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition will expand the suite of products that Access…
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17 July
Savore secures ‘major’ contract and appoints new non-exec chair
Savore, London’s independent workplace dining provider, launched by chef-turned-operator Dan Kelly, has won its first contract, secured further finance to develop, and strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a non-executive chairman, Mark Philpott. New to London’s workplace dining scene, Savore has won a five-year contract with a global…
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17 July
Tortilla revenues increase 22% in H1
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, Tortilla Mexican Grill, has reported a 22% revenue increase to £32.7m for the half year ended 2 July 2023. The group’s LFL revenue also increased 8.4% during the period. Net debt reported was in line with expectations at £1.6m. Tortilla reported that franchised sites performed particularly…
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