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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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Feb- 2023 -14 February
Popeyes UK to open in 7 new locations
Popeyes UK has confirmed that it is set to open seven new sites as it continues its rapid expansion in the region. The new openings will include two additional London sites as well as its first drive-thru. The new sites will be located in: Cambridge; Reading; Cardiff; Plymouth; Richmond; Rotherham…
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14 February
St Austell Family Group relaunches chef apprenticeship scheme
The St Austell Family Group has partnered with colleges across the West Country to relaunch its chef apprenticeship scheme. The company is looking for candidates of all ages with no prior experience or minimum qualifications required, just “an appetite to learn”. It is also offering apprentices 30% off food and…
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14 February
BBPA unveils new rebrand with commitment to the industry
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the launch of its new brand to reinstate its role as “the voice of brewers and pubs”. The announcement was revealed at a parliamentary reception alongside members, industry leaders and influencers, as well as MPs. The new brand aims to highlight…
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13 February
Crudo Cevicheria to open new London location
Crudo Cevicheria, London’s first build-your-own cevicheria, is set to open in Seven Dials this March. The new restaurant, which will be located at 36 Monmouth Street, will feature a “distinctive” menu that spotlights ceviche. The opening marks Crudo Cevicheria’s fourth location, joining existing restaurants in Old Street, Hackney and Fitzrovia. …
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13 February
Coco di Mama opens first store outside of London
Italian to go brand Coco di Mama has announced it is opening a new site in Reading this month, its first outside of London. The new store will commence trading on 10 February 2023 on Broad St in Reading. It will also offer office catering from 20 February 2023. The…
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13 February
Pub insolvencies soar 83% in past year
Insolvencies among pub and bar companies have risen by 83% in the past year to a total of 512, according to accounting firm UHY Hacker Young. The firm has attributed the increase of insolvencies from 280 in 2021 to 512 in 2022 to the effects of the rail strikes paired…
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10 February
Not-for-profit Fair Shot Café opens in Covent Garden
Fair Shot Café, the social enterprise, not-for-profit operator, has opened at The Yards, Covent Garden. The project focuses on tackling the unemployment rate amongst adults with learning disabilities via the café, and has opened its 2,224 sq ft unit within The Yards. Each year the enterprise enrols 12 young adults…
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10 February
Gino D’Acampo’s Luciano restaurant sold to San Carlo Group
Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant Luciano, in Alderley Edge Cheshire, has been acquired by the San Carlo Group. The restaurant will close its doors on 14 February 2023, just one year after it opened. It will be closed for five weeks and then reopen under the San Carlo brand. The restaurant will…
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10 February
Shake Shack to open Camden restaurant
Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Camden. Set over three floors, the new Shack will have a prime location on Camden High Street, facing Regent’s Canal. In anticipation of the opening, Shake Shack is collaborating with London-based artist Aga Giecko on a…
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10 February
Churches Mansion freehold brought to market for £1.85m
On behalf of a private client, Savills has brought restaurant Churches Mansion’s freehold to market for a guide price of £1.85m to be sold as a going concern. The restaurant, which is located in Nantwich, Cheshire, is a Grade I-listed detached, two storey Tudor building dating back to 1577. Churches…
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