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 -3 July
Popeyes UK launches on Uber Eats and Just Eat as rollout accelerates
Popeyes UK has announced that customers across the country can order its food for delivery via Uber Eats and Just Eat. The move follows two years of sustained growth for the brand, which has seen it open 25 sites nationwide, with its Westfield Stratford restaurant crowned the most commercially successful…
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3 July
Drink sales rise YOY for ninth consecutive week
On-premise drink sales increased year-on-year for the ninth week in a row, up 7% compared with June 2022, according to the latest figures from the CGA. The CGA tracker, which calculates average sales in managed venues, found that the 7% figure for the seven days to last Saturday (24 June)…
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3 July
Pizza Pilgrims sales increase 80% to £21m in FY22
Pizza Pilgrims has reported sales of £21m, an increase of 80%, for the period ended in June 2022. EBITDA for the company was £1.1m, a 56% increase on the previous year as a result of new openings and operational efficiencies. In 2022, the company operated 19 pizzerias in London and…
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3 July
Gov to launch new Alcohol Duty rates and reliefs
HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) has announced that on 1 August 2023, the Alcohol Duty system will become much “simpler”, taxing all alcoholic drinks based on their alcohol by volume (ABV). The new Alcohol Duty system will replace the current Alcohol Duty system, which consists of four separate taxes covering…
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3 July
Consumers want to dine out at independent restaurants, survey finds
Consumers have a strong appetite to enjoy new dining experiences across the summer, particularly at small restaurants and independently-run hospitality venues, according to research conducted by American Express. The survey, which asked 2,000 UK consumers to reflect on their visits to independent hospitality venues over the last 12 months, found…
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
JKS Apprenticeship Academy set to return this year
The JKS Apprenticeship Academy is set to return after a successful launch in 2022, offering apprentices an opportunity to work across the full JKS portfolio, including Michelin stars and casual venues. The course will see apprentices split their time across 14 different JKS brands to learn a variety of skills,…
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30 June
Heavenly Desserts to open new site in Leamington Spa
International dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts is set to open the doors to its new restaurant in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, this Saturday 1 July. The new restaurant is located at 102 The Parade, formerly the Mountain Warehouse retail store, and has capacity for 63 guests. This latest store marks the 49th…
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30 June
Nightcap grants share options to staff
Nightcap has announced that it has granted a total of 1,160,000 share options to a number of the group’s employees, which have been granted on the same terms as all other share options. All of these shares have been granted with an exercise price of 11.00 pence, which represents the…
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30 June
Pidgin announces Naz Hassan as new head chef
Pidgin, the 28-seater Hackney neighbourhood restaurant by James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy, has announced Naz Hassan as its new head chef. Bangladesh-born Hassan brings 15 years experience working in the kitchens at some of London’s “most celebrated” restaurants including BiBi, The Cut at 45 Park Lane, Social Eating House and…
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29 June
Guild of Fine Food launches new members town hall initiative
The Guild of Fine Food has announced the launch of a members town hall aiming to strengthen representation and encourage active participation within the independent food and drink trade. The new platform will invite members to join a rotating committee and online meetings that will serve as a voice for…
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