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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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Dec- 2022 -19 December
Liberation Group and Cirrus Inns agree merger deal
UK and Channel Islands pub, brewing and drinks business, Liberation Group, and Cirrus Inns, the pub business that trades from Southwest London to the Cotswolds, have announced the merger of the two companies. As part of the merger, Liberation’s CEO Jonathan Lawson will lead the combined group, with Alex Langlands…
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19 December
Foodservice price inflation soars past 20%
The CGA foodservice price index has seen inflation reach a record 21.5%, the first time in history it has surpassed 20%. This is the 10th consecutive month of double digit inflation and every category in the index recorded double digit inflation. Oils and fats remained at unprecedented levels, reporting a…
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19 December
One Star Döner Bar to launch at The Hare and Hounds
Michelin-star chef Brad Carter and partner Adam Regan will launch One Star Döner Bar in The Hare and Hounds pub in Kings Heath, Birmingham, sometime in February 2023. The launch of One Star Döner Bar in Regan’s pub will see the beginning of their first collaboration on a project, as…
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16 December
Delivery and takeaway sales plateau in November
Managed restaurant groups saw their delivery and takeaway sales continue to plateau in November, after 12 months of decline following record highs during the pandemic, CGA has found. CGA and Nielsen IQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker found that combined sales in November 2022 were 1% behind November 2021, the…
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16 December
SBPA says Scottish budget will be ‘met with disappointment’ from hospitality industry
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has said that the Scottish Government’s latest budget announcement will be “met with disappointment” from hospitality operators. According to the SPBA, crucial to the disappointment will be the decision not to replicate the business rates relief. Emma McClarkin, CEO of the Scottish Beer and…
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16 December
Third of venues to reduce Christmas opening hours due to vacancies
A third of hospitality businesses plan to reduce opening hours over Christmas as they face a shortage of applicants for vacancies, according to UKHospitality, while 32% have already been forced to reduce their opening hours. In addition, it was also revealed that more than a third of businesses (35%) plan…
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15 December
Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.5% to 3.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.5%, bringing the base rate of interest to 3.5%, the highest level in 14 years. At a meeting held on 14 December 2022, the Bank’s MPC voted by a majority of 6-3 to increase rates by…
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15 December
The O2 Entertainment District welcomes four new F&B venues
The Entertainment District at The O2, which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, has announced four new additions to its F&B line-up. The destination welcomes two debut openings for Soukra and Trapdoor, as well as two signings for Haute Dolci and JD Wetherspoon. It said the new additions…
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15 December
Vapiano opens new Paddington restaurant
Made-to-order Italian restaurant, Vapiano, has opened a new location in Paddington, London, on 14 December. This is the first launch in the capital for the brand since Vapiano Tottenham Court Road, which was launched in 2018. The new Paddington location, which is only 4,500 sq ft and will serve 168…
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15 December
Bridlington pub undergoes ‘extensive’ refurb
The Friendly Forester pub in Bridlington has reopened following an “extensive” four week refurbishment. The new-look building has a brand new bar, new soft furnishings as well as a new dining area. Alongside this refurbishment the pub has introduced a new menu. The new food menu includes new burgers, smoked…
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