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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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Feb- 2025 -28 February
Today’s news in brief – 28/02/25
Papa John’s full-year revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn), as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn). It comes as North American sales were down 4% from 2023, while sales at the group’s international restaurants fell by 1% during the same period. Meanwhile, total revenues for the…
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28 February
Wetherspoon to open at Haven Cleethorpes Beach
J D Wetherspoon has revealed that it is set to open a new venue, The Humber Stone, at Haven Cleethorpes Beach on 7 March. Haven has invested around £1.7m in the new pub, part of a wider investment of around £6.7m in the expansion of its exclusive partnership with J…
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28 February
D&D London appoints Martin Williams as CEO
D&D London has appointed Martin Williams as its new chief executive officer, effective from 31 March 2025, as the group prepares to rebrand itself to The Evolv Collection from April. Williams brings 25 years of business leadership experience as both a “multi-award-winning” restaurant entrepreneur and a “pioneering” CEO. He worked…
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28 February
Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce set to open in Merry Hill
Heavenly Desserts and Burger and Sauce are set to open two new locations in Merry Hill shopping centre. Opening in April, Heavenly Desserts has signed for a 68-cover, 2,189 sq ft unit. Located next to Wingstop and opposite the recently opened Loungers, the brand will offer a dedicated dessert menu…
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28 February
Papa John’s FY revenues fall 4% to $2.06bn
Papa John’s has revealed that total revenues fell by 4% to $2.06bn (£1.64bn) in the year to 29 December 2024, as global restaurant sales fell by 3% to $4.85bn (£3.85bn). It comes as North American sales were down 4% from 2023, while sales at the group’s international restaurants fell by…
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27 February
Today’s news in brief – 27/02/25
Hospitality sales fell by 1.3% year-on-year in January, following like-for-like growth of 3.2% in December and January. This was the lowest recorded figure since April 2024, and only the second month of negative trading since early 2022. Sales in early January were restricted by a squeeze on consumers’ spending after…
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27 February
Over 30 restaurants urge govt to include delivery drivers in new Crime and Policing Bill
Over 30 leading UK restaurants and supermarkets with more than 3000 sites across the UK have written to the Home Secretary calling for greater protections for delivery drivers in the upcoming Crime and Policing Bill. The joint letter forms part of Deliveroo’s Right to Ride Safely campaign, which launched in…
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27 February
Korean restaurant brand Bonchon unveils UK expansion plans
International Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon has announced its plans to bring its fast-growing concept to the UK. Following the launch of its second site in Paris, where a third is already in the pipeline, Bonchon is seeking experienced hospitality entrepreneurs to become master franchisees in the UK and roll…
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27 February
Hospitality sales slip 1.3% in January
Sales at Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups fell by 1.3% year-on-year in January, according to data from CGA. This follows like-for-like growth of 3.2% in December and January’s figure is the lowest since April 2024, and only the second month of negative trading since early 2022. Sales in…
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27 February
Star Pubs to boost managed operator estate with 30 new sites
Star Pubs will be expanding its Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator estate by 30 pubs throughout 2025. The announcement comes as the first of these pubs, The Coach and Horses in Ashbourne, is due to reopen this week following a £200k refurbishment. A second venue, The Westgate in Halifax,…
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