News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Jun- 2025 -12 June
SushiDog secures £1.3m investment for five-year expansion plan
SushiDog has secured a £1.3m investment from Middleton Enterprises to support the restaurant chain’s plans to grow to 40 sites across the UK over the next five years. News of the funding marks Middleton Enterprises’ third round of backing of SushiDog’s 10-store portfolio, including its largest site in Warren Street,…
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11 June
Fullers hails ‘excellent performance’ across estate as profits jump 32%
Fullers has revealed that its adjusted profit-before-tax has risen 32% to £27m for the year ended 29 March 2025, up from £20.5m in the previous year. The increase in profits comes alongside a 4.8% revenue increase to £376.3m, up from £359.1m in the previous year, driven by “excellent performance” across…
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11 June
The Revel Collective appoints new CFO
The Revel Collective, an operator of premium bars and gastro pubs, trading mainly under the Revolution, Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has appointed Matthew Fowler as chief financial officer, effective 16 June. Fowler is an experienced public markets chief financial officer, having most recently held the same position…
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11 June
UKH calls for NIC rethink as 100,000 jobs lost in May
UKHospitality has called for the increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to be reconsidered, as new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that more than 100,000 jobs were lost in May as a direct result. The Labour Market Overview, which was published today (11 June), estimates…
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11 June
Hospitality confidence remains low amid rising costs, CGA finds
Rising costs and cautious consumer spending are continuing to erode confidence among hospitality leaders, as just 34% feel confident about their business prospects over the next 12 months, according to new survey data from CGA by NIQ. The Business Confidence Survey also found that confidence in the sector overall is…
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10 June
‘Negative press’ caused collapse of Gino D’Acampo chain
Negative press around celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has been named as a reason for the collapse of his restaurant chain, according to a filing on Companies House from administrators Begbies Traynor. The filing stated that in early February of 2025, “there was a swathe of negative national and local press…
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10 June
Thai Leisure FY revenues fall 3.9% to £31.3m
Thai Leisure Group, the operator behind Chaophraya and fast-casual chain Thaikhun, has reported revenues of £31.3m for the year ended 30 January, down 3.9% from the previous year’s £32.5m. According to the group’s filing at Companies House, its performance reflects the challenging consumer environment that has impacted the wider hospitality…
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10 June
Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef
Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for British cuisine to the London dining destination. Originally from Northern Ireland, Abbott’s culinary journey began with a formative work experience at a local hotel, which ignited his…
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10 June
Cornish Bakery appoints new food innovation head amid record sales
Cornish Bakery has appointed chef and product developer Arnaud Kaziewicz as its head of proposition and product innovation, following a record trading period over the Easter and May Bank Holiday weekends. The appointment comes as the bakery chain reported a 9% increase in like-for-like sales since the start of 2025. …
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9 June
Wingstop opens Peterborough site as UK expansion continues
Wingstop UK has opened a new restaurant in Peterborough as part of its nationwide expansion plans, offering free wings to the first 100 customers.The new site, on the corner of Long Causeway and Cathedral Square, spans 1,878 sq ft and seats 72 diners. It serves the full Wingstop UK menu…
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