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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on whatโs happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Oct- 2025 -24 October
The Athenian marks 10 years with new Boxpark Wembley opening
Greek street food brand The Athenian will mark its 10th anniversary on 14 November 2025 with the opening of a new restaurant at Boxpark Wembley. Founded in 2015 by chief executive Tim Vasilakis, the company began as a series of London market stalls serving gyros and souvlaki made with freshly…
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24 October
Hospitality sales growth remains flat at 0.2% in Septemberย ย
Britainโs managed restaurant, pub and bar groups remained flat in September with a like-for-like sales growth of 0.2%, though โcautious optimismโ has been reported ahead of the festive quarter, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. It marks a second consecutive month of fractional growth, following a 0.5%…
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24 October
Revel Collective launches strategic review amid weak trading
The Revel Collective has launched a strategic review that could lead to a sale of the company or parts of its business after continued weak trading and rising costs. The board of the premium bar and gastro pub operator said it was considering โall optionsโ, including a formal sales process…
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23 October
SushiDog to open first site outside London at Birminghamโs Bullring
SushiDog will open its first restaurant outside London in January 2026, with a new site planned for the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham.The grab-and-go sushi brand, known for its made-to-order rolls and bowls, will occupy an upper-level kiosk with seating for up to 25 customers. The venue will include a…
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23 October
SticksโnโSushi to open first Manchester restaurant next spring
Danish restaurant group SticksโnโSushi is to open its first Manchester restaurant next spring, marking the next stage in its UK growth. The new venue will occupy a two-storey site in Spinningfields, the cityโs financial and dining district, becoming the groupโs 17th restaurant in the UK and following a recent launch…
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23 October
EBH Holdings acquires Mahiki
Mahiki, the London-born lifestyle and entertainment brand known for its Polynesian-inspired bars and celebrity clientele, has been acquired by EBH Holdings. The deal, completed following what the company described as a โforensic period of due diligenceโ, marks the latest chapter for a brand that has faced years of financial instability…
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23 October
Inn Collection Group CEO Sean Donkin to step down
The Inn Collection Group has revealed that chief executive Sean Donkin will step down from his role by the end of the year after more than 15 years with the business.ย In a statement, the company said: โAfter many years of loyal service, Sean Donkin has decided to explore opportunities…
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22 October
6 of 1 to open debut Wonton Charlieโs site in London Fields
Wonton Charlieโs, a new 18-seat noodle bar inspired by Hong Kongโs wonton soup culture, is set to open in London Fields on 7 November.ย The restaurant will focus on a single dish: wonton noodle soup, and will offer bowls of handmade noodles and housemade wontons in either chicken or fish…
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22 October
Urban Pubs and Bars reopens St Johnโs Tavern after ยฃ1m refurb
Urban Pubs and Bars has announced that the St Johnโs Tavern in Archway, London is set to reopen on 31 October 2025 following a ยฃ1m refurbishment. The company commenced the transformation after it acquired the venue from an independent leaseholder at the end of September. The reimagined space will accommodate…
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22 October
Mexi Bean Express signs first UK franchise location
Mexican food brand Mexi Bean Express has started its UK expansion with the signing of its first franchise location.ย Peterborough-based entrepreneurs Manoj Kumar Maruthan and Mohamed Fayas Athambawa will be opening the new site in Peterboroughโs city centre.ย Maruthan has spent nearly two decades working in cybersecurity and cloud architecture.…
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