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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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Nov- 2022 -1 November
Leavers rate in hospitality jobs highest since March 2020, research finds
More staff are leaving jobs in hospitality now than at any time since the start of the pandemic, with the latest data from Fourth showing that 8.3% of the workforce left the sector between August and September. That’s the highest percentage of leavers since 15.6% of people left their roles…
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1 November
The Mitre Hampton Court appoints new executive chef
Boutique luxury hotel brand, The Signet Collection, has announced the appointment of Paul Mason as executive chef at The Mitre in Hampton Court for the venue’s two restaurants, Coppernose and The 1665 Riverside Brasserie. In his new role, Mason will be responsible for driving culinary creativity and ensuring that the…
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1 November
Fulham Shore H1 revenues up 35% on pre-Covid levels
Fulham Shore has reported that its revenues for the six months to 25 September 2022 (H1) have increased by 35% compared to the same period in 2019 prior to the onset of Covid-19, and revenues have also grown 25% year-on-year. Overall, the group traded in line with management expectations in…
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Oct- 2022 -31 October
Star Inn the Harbour forced to close citing ‘lack of support’
Whitby’s Michelin-listed Star Inn the Harbour has announced it is set to close on November 12, with co director Andrew Pern, noting a “lack of support” during Covid as the primary reason. The Star Inn the Harbour, which opened in June, 2017, is part of the Star Group of Restaurants,…
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31 October
Chopstix unveils franchise partnership with Butlin’s
Chopstix has announced a new franchise agreement with holiday resort operator, Butlin’s. The Asian QSR brand will open a site at Butlin’s Bognor Regis resort next year following the move, with ambitions to roll out to resorts in Minehead and Skegness in the future. Butlin’s will also open Skyline Eats…
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31 October
Third of hospitality businesses at risk of going bust amid soaring costs
Over a third of the UK’s hospitality sector is at risk of business failure in early 2023 due to soaring energy costs and the rise in the cost of goods, according to a new survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII)…
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31 October
Airds Hotel and Restaurant announces £400k refurb
Airds Hotel and Restaurant in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland has revealed a “significant” refurbishment programme that will cost approximately £400k. It is reported that the refurbishment will be undertaken over the next two winters, with the hotel and restaurant to remain open throughout to “ensure minimal disruption…
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28 October
Share of drinks sales in takeaways rises 15%
The share of drinks sales in delivery and takeaway has risen by 15% versus the start of 2022, according to the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker. The latest tracker found that while delivery and takeaway sales across managed groups are still 91% higher than they were pre-pandemic,…
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28 October
Gaucho to open first Liverpool restaurant
Restaurant group Gaucho has announced it is opening its first ever location in Liverpool in November 2022. Housed within a Grade II listed property on Water Street, the new restaurant will see a interior design scheme implemented by award-winning agency, DesignLSM. The group said “Split over two floors, the restaurant…
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28 October
Primark launches ‘Tasty by Greggs’ in Oxford St flagship
Primark, in partnership with Greggs, has opened a new ‘Tasty by Greggs’ café on the top floor of the clothing retailer’s flagship store on Oxford Street. The news of the new café launch follows the launch of a collaboration between the two companies earlier this year, which reportedly saw clothing…
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