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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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Jul- 2020 -3 July
Industry to face ‘cautious’ return, says CGA
Hospitality operators are feeling both “cautious optimism and anxiety” about trading levels ahead of the sector’s reopening this weekend, the Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth has found. The latest survey revealed that 59% of businesses in England plan to reopen some sites this Saturday (4 July), while a…
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3 July
BBPA urges Welsh government to confirm reopening dates
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), has urged the Welsh government to confirm when all pubs, rather than just those with outdoor space, will be able to reopen in Wales as “a matter of urgency”. The call comes as the Welsh government today announced that pub beer gardens will…
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2 July
Shake Shack launches in Brighton through Deliveroo Editions
American burger chain Shake Shack has joined Deliveroo Editions in Brighton. Customers will be able to order meals from Shake Shack, all cooked and prepared at Deliveroo’s purpose built, delivery-only, super kitchen in Brighton. Items on the menu include the brand’s signature ShackBurger, crinkle cut fries and cheese sauce. Shake…
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2 July
Michael Caines acquires Porthleven Restaurant
Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall. The news marks Caine’s second venture in Cornwall and is a “welcome addition” to the Michael Caines Collection which currently comprises luxury country house hotel and restaurant Lympstone Manor,…
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2 July
Mitchells and Butlers swings to £121m loss
Mitchells and Butlers sales fell by 12.4% to £1.04bn in the half-year ended 11 April, while adjusted operating profit was £108m, down from £151m the year prior. In light of the pandemic and consequent lockdown, the group fell to a pre-tax loss of £121m. The group also made an operating…
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2 July
1 Lombard Street appoints Mark Hix as director of food and drink
Restaurant 1 Lombard Street has announced the appointment of Mark Hix as director of food and drink, ahead of its relaunch on 20 July. Hix will work alongside executive chef Robin Freeman to develop the current menu and introduce food and drink producers from the British Isles. The restaurant said…
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1 July
Upper Crust owner SSP set to cut 5,000 jobs amid dwindling demand
Some 5,000 jobs at Upper Crust owner SSP could be axed as the company faces dwindling demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SSP said the impact on passenger travel arising from Covid-19 resulted in the closure of almost all of its units in the UK. It added that its intention…
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1 July
Investment into hospitality sector tumbles as coronavirus hits
Business investment in hotels and restaurants has fallen by more than 6% in a year as coronavirus “ravages” the sector, analysis by specialist tax relief consultancy Catax shows. Total business investment in the sector fell by 6% to £1.26bn in the first quarter of 2020, down from £1.34bn for the…
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1 July
Leon outlines ‘industry-first’ sustainability commitment
Leon has announced it is the first business in the restaurant industry to sign up to all 14 commitments put forward by the Council for Sustainable Business (CSB), which calls on businesses to do more in their efforts to be sustainable. The movie will see Leon join a virtual meeting…
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1 July
Castle Terrace to close due to Covid-19’s ‘devastating effect’
Edinburgh-based restaurant, Castle Terrace, has announced it will not reopen post-lockdown, attributing the Covid-19 pandemic as having a “devastating effect on the hospitality industry”. The restaurant, which opened 10 years ago by chefs Domonic Jack and Tom Kitchin, revealed the news via an Instagram post. Jack said: “Sadly today [30…
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