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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Apr- 2023 -27 April
McDonald’s global sales increase by 13% in Q1
Fast food giant McDonald’s reported that sales increased nearly 13% for the quarter ended in March 2023, both globally and across each segment. Digital Systemwide sales in the top six markets, including the UK, were nearly $7.5bn (£6bn) for the quarter, representing almost 40% of the Systemwide sales. Systemwide sales…
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27 April
Tapas Revolution sold in pre-pack deal
Tapas Revolution’s group business and assets have been sold to Tapas Bidco in a pre-pack administration deal for £235k. Tapas Bidco is led by James Picton who is the former managing director of Tapas Revolution’s parent company Spanish Restaurant Group. Tapas Revolution appointed administrators from RG Insolvency on 5 April…
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27 April
Grind to open first hybrid cafe at new St Pancras store
London coffee brand Grind has announced plans to launch its first hybrid cafe at its new store in London’s St Pancras International Station this May. Grind is a coffee brand that makes biodegradable coffee pods for Nespresso machines Customers will have access to the cafe, whilst shopping Grind’s at-home range,…
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27 April
Rudy’s to open third site in Birmingham this July
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Harborne, Birmingham, in the former Hawkshead bar at 77 High Street this July. The Neapolitan pizza restaurant first opened in Ancoats in 2015 and has since opened more sites, with the Harborne location soon to be its third location…
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26 April
How degree apprenticeships can help solve hospitality’s talent problem
The number of job vacancies in the hospitality sector hit 146,000 between November 2022 and January 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This means vacancies remain to be 72% higher than those recorded pre-pandemic. The uncertainty of the pandemic, Brexit and cost-of-living crisis have caused…
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26 April
Star Pubs and Bars aims for net-zero pub estate by 2040
Heineken-owned Star Pubs and Bars has announced its plans to decarbonise its estate of 2,400 pubs by 2040 in a phased approach. According to Star Pubs and Bars, the company will first focus on achieving net zero in its 145 Just Add Talent managed operator pubs, making up its scope…
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26 April
Mills Hill Developments appoints new executive head chef
Mills Hill Developments, owner of El Gato Negro, Canto and Habas, has announced the appointment of Carlos Gomes as executive head chef. Gomes joined the business in 2017, working alongside chef patron and creative director Simon Shaw to open Mediterranean tapas restaurant, Canto, in Ancoats, Manchester. Over the last six…
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26 April
Nobu appoints new general manager
Nobu Old Park Lane, one of London’s most famous Japanese restaurants, has announced the appointment of Ales Potocnik as general manager. With over 15 years of experience serving Nobu London’s regular clientele, Potocnik is well-placed to continue the restaurant’s legacy. Potocnik built a career in hospitality in Slovenia, the US…
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26 April
Italian restaurant Assaggini opens in Edinburgh
A new Italian restaurant, Assaggini, has opened on Rose Street, Edinburgh. According to the venue, it focuses on “fresh and flavourful” small plates, using a blend of both Scottish and Italian ingredients for pizzas and pasta dishes. The venue is styled using upcycled furnishings and offers a “casual yet contemporary”…
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25 April
Whitbread’s profits hit £413m amid strong Premier Inn performance
Premier Inn owner Whitbread Plc has reported that its annual adjusted pre-tax profit increased to £413m, for the 12 months to March 2, 2023 against a loss of £16m the previous year. The report revealed that the result topped the pre-pandemic annual profit level of £358m achieved in 2019-20. Revenue…
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