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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May- 2023 -17 May
Papa Johns unveils Manchester, Wrexham and Birmingham refurbs
American pizza restaurant chain Papa Johns is going to deliver a fresh new look for its stores in Manchester Central, Manchester Fallowfield, Wrexham and Birmingham Central, which have all recently re-opened under new management. Amit Pancholi, director of business development at Papa Johns, said that to celebrate the new franchised…
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17 May
Delivery and takeaway sales down again but decline slows
Delivery and takeaway sales in the UK dropped 1% year-on year for April, the 17th straight month of year-on-year decline, according to data from CGA Strategy. Deliveries and takeaways by value attracted 14% of total sales in April, a big decline from 24% in April 2022. The consistent decline can…
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17 May
The Felin Fach Griffin appoints new head chef
Eat Drink Sleep, a small group of family-owned inns has announced the appointment of Gwenann Davies to the role of head chef at its original pub with rooms in the Brecon Beacons, The Felin Fach Griffin. Davies, formerly in a senior role at the Tom Kerridge group, replaces Nick Evans,…
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17 May
Mitchell and Butlers revenues hit £1.2bn in H1
Mitchell and Butlers’ total revenues reached £1.2bn in the 28 weeks ended 8 April, compared with £1.1bn in the same period last year, as the group’s like-for-like sales grew 8.5%. However, the group’s operating profit reached £99m for the period compared with £121m in HY22 and its profit before tax…
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16 May
Greggs sales rise 17% to £609m in Q1
British bakery chain Greggs has reported 17.1% like-for-like sales growth during Q1 of 2023. Total sales in the 19 weeks to 13 May 2023 were £609m, compared to £495m for the same period last year. The group said this year’s quarter results performed better than the same period last year,…
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16 May
Drinks sales soar 41% on coronation weekend
Drinks sales in the UK increased 41% on the king’s coronation weekend, according to data from CGA Strategy. The Bank Holiday boost started on Friday when sales rose 23% compared with the average Friday of 2023 so far. Despite many people marking the Coronation at home and at street parties,…
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16 May
Wingstop to open first site in Wales
Wingstop has announced the launch of its first site in Wales, at Brewery Quarter, Cardiff, on 29 May, making this Wingstop’s 33rd site in the UK and creating 66 new jobs with the opening. The new restaurant has also partnered with local DJ’s and up-and-coming artists offering them the platform…
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16 May
Wagamama pledges to run six prison classes every year
Wagamama has pledged to run six prison masterclasses each year, in both female and male prisons to support as many people as possible into employment upon release, following a team of Wagamama chefs’ successful visit to HMP Hatfield last year. In partnership with the Ministry of Justice, a team of…
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15 May
Pub Punch Q2 revenues hit £158m
Punch Pubs has recently reported revenues of £158.1m for the 28 weeks ended February 2023, compared to £142.6m for the same period last year. Earnings before taxes for the group were £37.5m, slightly less than the £38.6m reported the previous year. Punch Pubs has said that last year’s results benefited…
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15 May
Silures Restaurant and Bar to open in Cardiff
Silures Restaurant and Bar is set to open its door on 19 May in Cardiff. The new restaurant is the flagship venue for Andrei Maxim and Daf Andrews of the newly founded A&M Hospitality Group. The pair are also behind the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay, Galvin Bar and Grill…
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