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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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Mar- 2022 -8 March
Only 20% of hospitality firms track food waste, survey finds
A joint survey of leading hospitality operators, representing more than 2,300 sites, has revealed that only one fifth of sector businesses are currently tracking whether their food waste comes from preparation, spoilage or plate waste. The survey, conducted by Fourth, the global software provider for the hospitality, retail and leisure…
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8 March
Greggs to open 150 sites as sales surge to £1.2bn
Greggs has announced plans to open 150 new sites as its sales increased by 5.3% on 2019 levels to £1.2bn, according to its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 1 January 2022. It revealed pre-tax profits of £145.6m in contrast to £13.7m loss in 2020 and said it is…
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7 March
Nightcap to open The Cocktail Club in Cardiff
Nightcap, the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia group of bars, has announced a further opening for The Cocktail Club in Cardiff in early May. The latest The Cocktail Club, which is located at 75 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1FA covers an…
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7 March
Revolution Bars bolsters senior team with new hires
Revolution Bars Group, the operator of Revolution, Revolución de Cuba, Playhouse and Founders and Co, has bolstered its senior team with two new hires. The move will see its executive team move to a female majority for the first time ever, “outlining its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion with…
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7 March
Penny Squares restaurant to open in Aldgate
Penny Squares, part of Canopy by Hilton London City, owned and managed by 4C Hotel Group, is a new dining destination set to open in Aldgate, mid-March. Inspired by the international flavours of London’s East End neighbourhoods, the restaurant said it will offer a menu of modern British cuisine. Its…
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7 March
Benugo Bar and Kitchen opens at Warwick Arts Centre
Benugo Bar and Kitchen has announced it will open at Coventry’s Warwick Arts Centre, the UK’s largest arts centre outside of London. It comes after the venue recently underwent the largest transformation in its 48-year history. Situated in the building’s new foyer, the Benugo Bar and Kitchen will open daily…
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4 March
Gordon Ramsay serves up new restaurant at St James Quarter
Gordon Ramsay Street Burger is to open a new site in Edinburgh after signing a double-height unit of 5,600 sq ft let at St James Quarter. Gordon Ramsay Street Burger will open within the Ribbon building at levels 4 and 5 of St James Quarter, opposite the Everyman Cinema which…
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4 March
Flesh & Buns to launch new Kensington site
Flesh and Buns is bringing its brand of modern Japanese to Kensington, with the launch of its third site on 11 March 2022. Taking over a large corner site on Phillimore Gardens, the restaurant said it will offer “bold” Japanese izakaya and Nikkei-inspired dishes. The brand also said the launch…
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4 March
Dominos appoints new people director
Domino’s has appointed Kirsty Pitcher as its new people director. She will join the group on 14 March and help lead the company’s people strategy. She will focus on advancing the company’s Inclusion and Diversity agenda; recruitment and retention; embedding core values into the culture of the business; and ensuring…
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4 March
Low Wood Bay Resort relaunches restaurant following refurb
The Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa has re-opened its onsite restaurant, The W, following its refurbishment. The restaurant now comprises a 50-mile cheese trolley, a wine cooling system, and new “signature” dishes. English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues said it undertook the restaurant refurbishment at its flagship site to…
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