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 -5 June
Cornish Bakery plots major UK expansion to over 400 sites
Cornish Bakery has unveiled plans to expand from 66 to more than 400 sites across the UK, with a focus on high street locations. The bakery chain, which began in a Cornish fishing village, has previously targeted tourist hotspots, retail outlets, motorway services and event venues such as the NEC…
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5 June
Young’s FY revenues jump 24.9% to £485.8m
Young’s has reported that total revenues rose by 24.9% to £485.8m in the year ended 31 March, thanks to strong like-for-like revenue growth of 5.7% supported by the pub group’s performance during Euro24 and the Christmas trading period. Adjusted EBITDA at Young’s also rose 23.2% to £113.6m, with managed house…
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4 June
Levy announces NEC Group partnership
Levy UK and Ireland has announced that it has agreed a new long-term food and beverage partnership with the NEC Group. As a result, Levy will take responsibility for all food and beverage operations across the NEC’s key venues including the NEC, ICC, Vox, Utilita Arena Birmingham, and bp pulse…
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4 June
McDonald’s UK&I appoints new chief marketing officer
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ben Fox as SVP, chief marketing officer. Fox replaces Michelle Graham Clare, who has taken on a global role as chief marketing officer and corporate vice president for the international operated markets segment (IOM). Fox has worked in the UK&I market…
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4 June
Caffè Nero global sales rise 11% in Q3
Coffee house chain Caffè Nero has seen an 11% rise in sales across the world, with a 5.5% uplift in like-for-like sales recorded during the third quarter to 28 February. In the UK, total sales growth was 8% in the third quarter and like-for-like sales were up 6.2% against the…
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3 June
Beresford’s Restaurant and Bar on the market for £1.25m
Beresford’s Restaurant and Bar in Windermere has been put up for sale off a guide price of £1.25m for the freehold. Positioned on the corner of Lake Road and Beresford Road, the restaurant is a well-established business in a prime location. The current owner, Graham Bowness, is looking to retire…
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3 June
Aramark UK appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner
Food services and facilities management group Aramark UK has been appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner in a multi-year deal, following a competitive tender process. Aramark UK will operate all food and beverage outlets in the stadium, including the hospitality level, kiosks, the pub, as well as managing independent…
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3 June
Restaurant delivery sales slip 0.6% in April due to good weather
Delivery and takeaway sales at restaurant groups slipped by 0.6% year-on-year in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of below-inflation growth as good weather and the long Easter weekend drew people out of their homes. According to CGA by NIQ’s newest Hospitality at Home Tracker, a slight decrease was observed.…
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2 June
Urban Pubs and Bars launches new £250k partnership with GOSH Charity
Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s independent pub and dining group, has announced a major £250,000 partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). The new initiative will raise £250,000 over the next two years in support of GOSH Charity’s biggest-ever fundraising appeal Build it. Beat it, which is aiming…
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2 June
Damp weather softens drinks sales in early May
Damp weather in the UK caused drinks sales in managed venues to fall 8% year-on-year in the week ended 10 May, according to data from CGA. This followed a strong Spring where sales were ahead of last year’s level for 10 out of 11 weeks between February and late April,…
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