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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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Jan- 2021 -25 January
The Lamb and Flag to shutter permanently
The Lamb and Flag pub in Oxford is set to permanently close after 400 years of trading. The pub which has been located on St Giles since 1613 is due to close on 31 January as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to St John’s College which operates the…
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25 January
Pub veterans join chase for M&A investment
Mark McQuarter and Mark Crowther are the latest in a succession of pub sector veterans seeking backing for pub deals, as reported by the Times. The former boss of Barracuda Pub Company and Revolution Bars, McQuarter has now been named as chairman of London pub operator, Portobello Brewery. He confirmed…
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25 January
The India Club launches crowdfund to avoid eviction
The India Club, located at 143-145 the Strand in London, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money towards a legal battle against its landlords. The restaurant and bar has been served with notice to vacate the premises by Marston Properties. The family-owned business is planning to raise at least…
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22 January
New ‘cash cocktail’ urgently needed, says UKHC
UKHospitality Cymru has urged the Welsh government to find a “new and potent cash cocktail of financial support” to help the hospitality sector survive. The plea comes hours before first minister Mark Drakeford is set to give an updated coronavirus briefing regarding the level of infection rates today (Friday 22…
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22 January
Rudy’s pizzeria set for Stockton Heath
Rudy’s, a Neapolitan pizzeria, is set to expand its portfolio with an opening in Stockton Heath, according to the Warrington Guardian. The Cheshire property will hold capacity for 50 customers, with a downstairs kitchen also included in the plans. It will be the seventh UK site for the businesses that…
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22 January
Papa John to expand into ‘non-traditional franchises’
Papa John’s has announced it will be looking for additional “non-traditional” franchised outlets to join the franchise as the company expands into further venues in 2021. The group suggested that help is provided for businesses wanting to join the franchise from location selection, growth incentives and full turn-key opening of…
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22 January
‘Stark reminder’ for action amid 6,000 sector closures, UKH warns
UKHospitality (UKH) has called for action after figures published today (22 January) by CGA revealed a net decline of nearly 6,000 licensed premises in the UK. The trade association has issued a warning that businesses in the hospitality sector must receive further financial support in order to survive the third…
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21 January
CARA calls on chancellor to cut tax on draught beer
CARA (the Campaign for Real Ale) is calling on the government to cut the tax on draught beer. The campaign is urging chancellor Rishi Sunak to commit to cutting the tax charged on beer served on tap in pubs and social clubs to help them rebuild their businesses once the…
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21 January
Chancellor considers further furlough extension in March budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering another extension to the government’s Job retention Scheme (JRS) as it continues to try and mitigate the impact of covid-19 on the UK economy. According to Bloomberg, Sunak is considering a fifth extension to the furlough scheme that will cover roughly 5 million workers…
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21 January
Dining Street Limited calls in administrators
Dining Street Limited has fallen into administration resulting in 147 staff redundancies. The restaurant group, which operated under brands such as Richoux, Zintino, Friendly Phil’s, and The Broadwick, has cited “ongoing uncertainty” surrounding Covid-19 as the reason for its collapse. All of the company’s restaurants have been operating under limited…
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