News
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.
-
Jun- 2022 -27 June
Elior Group appoints chief information and digital officer
Elior Group has announced the appointment of Joanne Deval as the company’s chief information officer (CIO). It is said that she reports to Bernard Gault, group interim CEO, and is a member of the group executive committee. Joanne Deval has 20 years’ experience in information systems, digital transformation, and innovation…
Read More » -
24 June
Scottish hospitality businesses losing £50m due to rail strikes
Hospitality businesses across Scotland could lose an estimated £50m due to the impact of industrial action taking place on the railways this week, industry bosses say. Leon Thompson, executive director of UKHospitality Scotland, said: “Members of the organisation have been reporting bookings being cancelled by customers as strike action by…
Read More » -
24 June
Delivery and takeaway sales fall year-on-year
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s managed restaurant and pub groups are falling from the peaks of Covid-19 lockdowns, as combined sales in May 2022 were 29% below the level of May 2021. According to the CGA by NielsenIQ and Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker, this marks the fifth month…
Read More » -
24 June
Granger and Co to open fifth site in Marylebone
Granger and Co’s restaurateur, Bill Granger, has announced the opening of its fifth venue, which will be opening this August in Marylebone. Granger reportedly made London his full-time base back in 2011 when he opened the first Granger and Co all-day dining restaurant in Notting Hill. The address of the…
Read More » -
24 June
Canteen Collective launches £400,000 investment round to aid expansion
Canteen Collective, a hospitality group with a focus on sustainability, has launched a £400,000 investment round to “help drive forward its ambitious growth plans”. The London-headquartered business, which is on target to turnover £2.5m this year, has said it is set to more than double its revenues by 2025 as…
Read More » -
24 June
Pret sales rise as offices fill up
Pret A Manger’s sales of coffee and sandwiches were 88% of pre-Covid-19 levels through last Thursday (16 June) in London City and Canary Wharf, according to the latest figures tracked by Bloomberg’s Pret Index. Bloomberg said this a sign that the lunch hour is almost completely back to normal in…
Read More » -
24 June
Jamie Oliver Group appoints new chief executive
The Jamie Oliver Group has appointed Kevin Styles as its new chief executive and is set to take up the role in early July. Styles has joined the business from Vue International, where he was group managing director, and has a “strong track record of driving and delivering commercial growth…
Read More » -
23 June
Manga Banga to open in Marleybone in July
Manga Banga, a new Japanese concept restaurant, is set to open in early July on Lisson Grove. The 50-cover restaurant is located 150 yards from Marylebone Station. It will feature a wall covered with over 100 manga magazine covers, neon signage, and a mural coupled with interpretations of Japanese dishes.…
Read More » -
23 June
Taster launches its first delivery offering in Bristol
Taster, the delivery-first restaurant group, has announced its arrival in Bristol after securing its first franchise partner in the city. Taster is the UK’s first ‘delivery-first’ restaurant group and uses a modern franchise model to partner with restaurateurs and kitchen owners. From 23 June, Bristolians will be able to order…
Read More » -
23 June
Various Eateries revenues surge 439% to £17.8m
Various Eateries PLC has reported its revenues surged 439% year-on-year from £3.3m to £17.8m for the 26-week period ending 3 April 2022, driven by new site openings and reflecting fewer restricted periods of trading. Adjusted EBITDA also rose to £1.7m, compared to a £2.5m loss in H1 FY21, and loss…
Read More »
