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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Jul- 2025 -24 July
Seaco acquires Busaba out of administration
Busaba has been sold in a pre-pack administration deal to Seaco Investments, safeguarding around 240 jobs across its seven remaining sites. News comes after the Thai restaurant group entered administration on 16 July, with Neil Bennett and Alex Cadwallader of law firm Leonard Curtis appointed joint administrators. The sale to…
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24 July
Graysons wins RaisingNutrition award for Crick Institute catering
Catering provider Graysons has received a RaisingNutrition Accreditation for its food service at the Francis Crick Institute in central London. The award recognises organisations committed to improving nutrition standards and encouraging healthier eating. Graysons serves around 900 staff at the medical research centre. The accreditation highlights caterers that promote more…
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23 July
Fuller’s sales rise 5% as it confirms chair departure
Fuller, Smith and Turner has welcomed a “positive” trading performance in the first 16 weeks of the year, with like-for-like sales up by 5% for the period ended 19 July 2025. It comes as the company’s chairman, Michael Turner, is stepping down as chairman after 47 years with the company. …
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23 July
Five Guys secures £185m debt deal to fund European expansion
Burger chain Five Guys has secured a £185m refinancing deal to support its expansion plans across the UK and Europe, according to Sky News. Sources told the outlet that the five-year agreement, due to be announced today (23 July 2025) Wednesday, involves lenders including major British high street banks. Five…
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23 July
JD Wetherspoon to open 30 new pubs as sales jump 5.1%
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales in the 12-week period to 20 July, as it prepares to open roughly 30 new pubs in the next financial year. The pub operator, which said like-for-like sales for the year-to-date also rose 5.1%, plans to release its full-year results…
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23 July
Marston’s sales up 2% as pub refurbs gather pace ahead of Q4
Marston’s has reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales for the 41-week period to 12 July, with the group continuing to roll out new formats across its estate ahead of the final quarter. For the 15-week period to 12 July, like-for-like sales rose 2.9% compared with the same period last…
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22 July
Compass Q3 revenues jump 8.6% amid Vermaat Groep acquisition
Compass Group has revealed that its revenues increased 8.6% in the third quarter ended 30 June 2025, with revenue growth of 8.5% year-to-date. The company saw its revenues grow 96% in North America and 6.6% in its international markets in the third quarter. It comes as the company agreed to…
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22 July
Elior UK agrees six-year catering contract with Dundee United
Catering company Elior UK has announced a new six-year partnership with Dundee United, in what the club described as the “largest” commercial agreement in its history. Under the deal, Elior will manage hospitality and catering services across the to deliver all catering operations at Tannadice Park’s lounges, with plans to…
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22 July
Individual Restaurants FY turnover hits record £76m
Individual Restaurants has reported a record turnover of £76m for the second consecutive year, growing 4% on the previous year despite what the company described as a challenging market. The group, which operates 34 restaurants under the Piccolino, Riva Blu and Restaurant Bar and Grill brands, said its performance was…
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21 July
Wingstop UK opens new site in Norwich
Wingstop UK has opened a new site in Norwich as part of its ongoing expansion across the country. Located in Chantry Place, in Norwich city centre, the new 4,057 sq. ft site caters for 115 covers and will bring 70 jobs to the local community. The full Wingstop UK menu…
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