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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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Aug- 2022 -10 August
The Fleece Pub reopens following six-week renovation
The Fleece pub in Horbury has reopened following a £190,000 investment by independent pub operators Punch Pubs and Co, with management partner Tammy Musson taking lead. The six-week renovation has focused on bringing “new life to the popular pub”. The investment included replacing and updating the design of all the…
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9 August
Chopstix expands its footprint with three new sites
Chopstix has announced three new sites in Greater London which are set to open in the next month. The addition of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Brixton and Bromley marks its next steps for growth for the Pan-Asian noodle brand, which was founded in 2002 by brothers-in-law, Sam Elia and Menashe Sadik, totalling seven…
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9 August
Elior signs deal with Tennent Breweries
Contract caterer Elior has secured a deal with Tennent Caledonian Breweries to provide staff catering at its Wellpark brewery in Glasgow. The three-year contract will see Elior provide an all-day service in the brewery’s canteen, for up to 375 staff, comprising breakfast and a lunch offer which includes a deli…
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9 August
Q Catering expands warehouse by 11,600 sq. ft
Independent foodservice wholesaler, Q Catering, has reportedly started its warehouse expansion development this month, resulting in an extra 11,600 sq. ft of storage facilities across the site. It is reported that this expansion plays a part in the company’s investment and wider goals for business growth, and to meet “increasing”…
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9 August
Slims Chickens partners with Tesco to open 27th site
The Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced it will open its 27th Slim Chickens restaurant and the first in Tesco Extra this month in Redditch, on 17 August. Located 15 miles south of Birmingham, the new 68-cover restaurant has been designed by AW Architectural Design and features exposed brick, industrial…
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8 August
Homewood appoints new F&B manager
Homewood Hotel and Spa has announced the appointment of Robert Fairbairn as its new food and beverage manager for the fully refurbished Somerset-based hotel after the reported approval of a £3m expansion plan to take place later this year. It is reported that Fairbairn is an “accomplished” leader in food…
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8 August
Maven Leisure to open Goldwood Sport Pub
Maven Leisure has announced the opening of Goldwood Sports Pub, located in Bank in London, later this month. The venue spans over 9000 ft2 and accommodates 200 guests seated or just under 500 standing, boasting two bar areas as well as a mezzanine which will be available for private events.…
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8 August
Foodservice inflation hits 11.5% in June
Inflation in the foodservice sector hit 11.5% in June, marking the fifth consecutive month of double-digit percentage inflation, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Index. All 10 food and drink categories in the Index moved upwards year-on-year, with three (fruit, dairy, and oils and fats) recording inflation of more than…
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5 August
Hospitality leaders’ confidence falls to 23% in Q2
Only 23% of hospitality leaders are now confident about the next 12 months for the general market, according to a new business confidence survey by CGA and Fourth. This is barely a third of the 65% that were confident in their last survey in March. The survey also revealed that…
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5 August
Tortilla to open new Lincoln restaurant
Tortilla has announced it is set to open its 52nd restaurant, located in Lincoln city centre, at 1 Exchange Square, Lincoln (LN5 7ET), on 12 August. Seating up to 54 people across one floor with both inside and outside tables, the restaurant’s opening will create 25-30 new local jobs across…
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