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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 -5 December
Four in five bars plan to increase range of non-alcoholic drinks
More than four in five bars plan to increase their ranges of no and low alcohol drinks in 2023 to capitalise on consumers’ interest in healthier drinking, according to research from CGA and CROSSIP. Over two thirds of bars, 67%, have increased their no and low alcohol offering in the…
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5 December
Cat and Wickets Pub Company acquires former Everards pub
Cat and Wickets, the pub company founded by cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney, has announced the acquisition of its second venue, The Griffin Inn in Swithland, from Everards brewery. News of the acquisition follows recent approval for an investment from Lee Cash, the founder of Peach Pubs, to purchase…
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2 December
Burger & Sauce multi-unit franchisee opens new Derby site
Burger and Sauce multi-unit franchisee Subhan Munir has launched his third store, with the new site opening today at Derby’s retail and leisure destination, Derbion, creating 15 new jobs. The latest site is situated in the shopping centre’s food court, which is currently being refurbished with more than £2m investment. …
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2 December
Ruby’s Pizza Napoletana opens second Birmingham venue
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Brindleyplace, Birmingham in 2023, bringing its dining concept to the former Cielo venue on Oozells Street. The brand-new restaurant in Brindleyplace is its second location in Birmingham. Featuring Neapolitan inspired pizzas, Rudy’s servs classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita…
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2 December
ETM Group secures £11m funding deal
Sports and roof-top bar operator ETM Group Limited has secured over £11m in funding from alternative lender ThinCats. The funding has enabled the ETM to refinance the entirety of its bank loans as well as providing “suitable” working capital headroom to underpin further growth. ETM was founded in 2000 and…
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2 December
Lane7 founder sells second Sedgefield pub to Trust Inns
Tim Wilks, the founder of Lane7, has completed the sale of his second Sedgefield pub, The Corner House, to the Lancashire-based pub company Trust Inns for an undisclosed amount. The sale follows Wilks’ decision to focus on his growing bowling alley chain, Lane7. It is reported that The Corner House,…
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1 December
Lexington Catering partners with food platform Sessions
Lexington Catering has announced a partnership with food platform Sessions, which collaborates with chefs to deliver “diverse” flavours, techniques and cuisines. This partnership will allow Lexington clients to access a stable of independent food brands. The brands available include a variety of food choices ranging from sustainably sourced burgers, homemade…
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1 December
Hospitality associations call for ‘urgent resolution’ amid rail strikes
Hospitality bodies have written an open letter to the negotiating parties in the rail dispute stressing the “urgent need for a resolution” ahead of the festive period. The British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping, Night Time Industries Association, Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and the…
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1 December
The Mandrake restaurant YOPO unveils revamped Jurema terrace
Fitzrovia hotel, The Mandrake has revamped its first-floor Jurema terrace, unveiling a new alfresco space for winter for the first time as part of its restaurant Yopo. It features a range of small and large plates from Yopo, served up by executive chef George Scott-Toft, who was inspired by South…
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1 December
Loungers revenues rise by 53% in H1
Loungers has reported that it is “well-placed” to out-perform during a recession as its revenues grew by 53% in the 24 weeks ended 2 October compared to the first half of 2020. Over the period, Loungers’ accrued an adjusted EBITDA of £19.3m, a growth of 33.4% compared to the same…
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