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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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Jul- 2025 -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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21 July
Latin American wine bar Tiny Wine opens in Fitzrovia
Tiny Wine, a Latin American wine bar, has opened on Foley Street in Fitzrovia, taking over the former Crudo site with a focus on low-intervention wines and small plates. The bar is the latest venture from Crudo Cocina Latina founders Maria Yanez and Carlos Socorro. The 200 sq. foot venue…
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21 July
Red Oak Taverns sales jump 21% to £23.5m despite lower FY profits
Red Oak Taverns has reported a “record” 21% rise in sales to £23.5m for the year ended 31 December 2024, despite a fall in annual profits and continued economic pressures. The pub group, which owns and operates sites across the UK, attributed its jump in sales to estate investment, acquisitions,…
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21 July
HMRC names and shames 98 restaurants in tax crackdown
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has identified 98 restaurants and takeaways for underpaying taxes, as part of an enforcement campaign that recouped £10.4m in unpaid tax and imposed £9.2m in penalties. The businesses, which were rounded up in a single day, include A La Turka in Grimsby, which owes £492k;…
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18 July
Pockets of growth amid drinks sales dip in June, CGA finds
On Premise drinks sales slipped below last year’s levels in June despite some encouraging spells of growth, according to data from the CGA. Average sales in managed venues in the week ended Saturday 14 June were 5% behind the same week in 2024, and losses widened to 7% in the…
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18 July
Daisy Green to open Margot Green in Clapham Old Town
Australian-inspired restaurant group Daisy Green is set to open a new terrace and barbecue venue, Margot Green, in Clapham Old Town in mid-July. The new site will feature open-fire cooking, a rotating menu of 12 dishes each night, and a dedicated margarita bar. Dishes include Skull Island prawns with dashi…
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