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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- 2020 -3 September
Hospitality Action launches second phase of ‘Invisible Chips’ campaign
Hospitality Action has announced the launch of the second phase of its Invisible Chips campaign, with new backing from chef Heston Blumenthal. The second phase follows the initial launch of the campaign, which was unveiled last July and backed by Fred Sirieux. The ‘Invisible Chips’ campaign allows customers to show…
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2 September
EOTHO scheme boosts restaurant spending by 34%
The UK Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ (EOTHO) scheme saw diners spend 34.2% more at restaurants and fast food outlets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August than they did in July. This is according to new data from Barclaycard, which showcased the “success” of the Government scheme. In…
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2 September
Dominos announces board and CFO appointments
Dominos has announced that Natalia Barsegiyan and Lynn Fordham will join its board as independent non-executive directors, with effect from 16 September 2020. In addition, the pizza chain announced that Neil Smith, the current interim CFO, has been appointed as permanent CFO. Following their appointment, Barsegiyan and Fordham will be…
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2 September
Hospitality leaders call on government to help boost London footfall
Business leaders in the hospitality sector operating in London are calling on the government to help boost footfall in the capital. Over 90 hospitality business owners, experts and representatives signed a letter requesting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan deliver a coordinated campaign to support…
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1 September
Rick Stein Marlborough restaurant to reopen on 4 September
The Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough will reopen its doors on Friday 4 September. The Wiltshire venue was previously marked for closure due to Covid related cuts, however after a rent reduction from the landlord the decision has been reversed. The Stein family said they are “excited” to welcome guests…
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1 September
Michael Caines unveils Harbourside Refuge
Michael Caines has announced The Harbourside Refuge, Restaurant and Bar has opened for a soft launch after having acquired the site in July. The Harbourside Refuge will offer a “relaxed” dining experience inspired by its sea-side setting and will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner between Wednesday and Sunday. The Harbourside…
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1 September
Vanilla Black announces closure
Vanilla Black, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant based in Holborn, will not reopen following the Covid-19 pandemic. The restaurant, known for its gourmet vegetarian cuisine and art-deco inspired dining room, held two AA rosettes and was listed in the Michelin guide. Co-owners Andrew Dargue and Donna Conroy, who founded the…
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1 September
The Good Eating Company launches workplace delivery service
The Good Eating Company (GEC) has announced the launch of Good Eating Delivered, a new workplace food delivery solution for London-based workers. According to the group, the service is designed for urban markets and will “support businesses as they look to re-engage with their employees and clients in a safe…
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Aug- 2020 -28 August
EOHO scheme leads to 27% increase in Liverpool footfall
The government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme has reportedly led to a 27% increase in footfall to Liverpool compared to July. According to data from the Liverpool BID Company, which manages the Retail/Leisure and Commercial Districts in the city centre, the discount scheme helped Liverpool see its largest footfall…
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28 August
Hospitality leaders not confident about summer growth, report finds
Only 6% of businesses in the hospitality sector are confident of growth across the summer, according to the latest research from Barclays Corporate Banking. The study of over 300 senior hospitality and leisure executives found that on average, businesses predict their earnings will fall by 41% year-on-year against 2019 sales. …
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