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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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Sep- 2021 -21 September
Hospitality business optimism rises, CGA reveals
Some seven in 10 (70%) restaurant, pub and bar leaders have expressed their optimism about their businesses’ prospects for the next 12 months, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA. The survey showed that nearly three in five (58%) leaders felt optimistic about prospects for the general market…
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21 September
Star launches licensee event support package
Star Pubs and Bars has announced the launch of an event support package for its leased and tenanted pubs. The programme is designed to increase sales during the final quarter of 2021, meeting “pent-up demand” across three major opportunities to drive footfall. The “What’s the Occasion?” scheme provides free staff…
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21 September
Wales to use Covid pass from October
The requirement to show an NHS Covid pass will come into force from 11 October in Wales, meaning over 18s will have to show the pass to enter nightclubs and large events. People who are fully vaccinated in Wales can already download the NHS Covid pass to securely show and…
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21 September
Thaikhun to open new Trafford Centre site
Thaikhun has announced that it is set to open a new street food style restaurant in The Trafford Centre on 26 September 2021. With restaurants already located across nine different cities across the UK, including Newcastle, Oxford, Southampton and Glasgow, the new location will expand the group’s offering, making it…
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20 September
Chopstix benefits from £190,000 R&D tax credit
Oriental takeaway chain, Chopstix, has revealed that it has secured £190,000 in government tax benefits through an R&D scheme. The group which operates 70 noodle bars nationwide, serves five million meals a year. Part of the R&D that Chopstix has performed involved improving the recipe of its curry sauce and…
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20 September
Pizza Express to open vegan restaurant in Aldwych
Pizza Express has announced the opening of its new fully-vegan restaurant in Aldwych, opening September 21. It follows the successful introduction of vegan pizzas to its main menu over the past few years. The new restaurant will feature a brand new, fully vegan menu featuring meat-free versions of five of…
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20 September
UKH states ‘disappointment’ over Welsh Covid passports
UKHospitality has stated its disappointment at the Welsh Government’s decision to introduce Covid-19 passports for nightclubs and events. Due to become effective from 11 October, the new regulations will see over-18s need an NHS Covid Pass to enter nightclubs, indoor events of over 500 people, outdoor non-seated events of more…
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20 September
Porte Noire to open this October
Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop Porte Noire on Monday, 18 October 2021. Located opposite Regent’s Canal Towpath at Coal Drops Yard, in London’s King’s Cross, the new bar and shop will offer a selection of…
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17 September
Marston’s CEO to chair C&C Group
Pub group Marston’s, has announced that its CEO Ralph Findlay has been appointed as a non-executive director and chair designate of C&C Group, the drinks company, with effect from 1 March 2022. In his new role, Findlay will subsequently succeed Stewart Gilliland as chair of C&C in July 2022. As…
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17 September
Electra confirms plans to demerge Fridays
Electra Private Equity has confirmed plans to demerge its Fridays and 63rd+1st brands under a new parent company, Hostmore. The firm had previously announced plans to demerge the brands earlier this year. It is planned for the shares in Hostmore to be admitted to the main market of The London…
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