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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- 2025 -27 January
Six by Nico opens bookings ahead of Bristol opening in February
Scottish restaurant group Six by Nico, the experiential dining experience set to bring its affordable six-course tasting experiences to the city of Bristol, has opened bookings for its opening on 17 February with its first menu The Chippie. The Chippie, inspired by Nico Simeone’s personal family heritage, offers his “creative…
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27 January
SSP Group names incoming CFO
The operator of F&B sites in travel locations, SSP Group, has announced that Geert Verellen will join in early April 2025 as CFO designate, following deputy chief executive and CFO Jonathan Davies’ intention to retire. Davies has been the group chief financial officer of SSP since its original formation within…
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27 January
Tasty expects drop in FY24 sales amid challenging H2
Tasty, the owner and operator of restaurants in the casual dining sector, has announced that it expects to report total sales of £36.6m, down from £46.9m, and adjusted EBITDA of £3.8m in FY24, amid “challenging” trading during the second half of the year. According to the group, although the group’s…
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24 January
Today’s news in brief – 24/01/25
Stonegate Group has reported that LFL sales rose 9.7% over the festive season, with the group’s Craft Union business seeing record sales numbers over the Christmas week. Across the group’s managed estate, some 234 sites reported record-breaking sales weeks – with 217 locations reporting record-breaking sales days. KFC UK&I has…
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24 January
KFC UK and Ireland names new general manager
KFC UK and Ireland has named Rob Swain as the new general manager for the UK and Ireland business, effective 1 March 2025. Swain will be replacing Meg Farren, who is being promoted to president of North America for Yum! Brands’ sister brand Taco Bell. He joins as general manager…
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24 January
Stonegate Group sees LFL sales rise 9.7% over Xmas
Stonegate Group has reported a 9.7% uplift in like-for-like sales in its managed pubs portfolio for the 2024 festive period, with the group’s Craft Union business seeing record sales numbers over the Christmas week. It comes as, across Stonegate’s managed estate, some 234 sites reported record-breaking sales weeks over the…
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24 January
Payne and Gunter partners with Garsington Opera
Payne and Gunter, the specialist event catering arm of Levy, has announced it will cater for Garsington Opera on the Getty’s Wormsley estate. The new collaboration is set to bring “innovative” culinary experiences to the internationally renowned opera festival commencing in 2025. Payne and Gunter will curate menus ranging from…
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24 January
The Priory Caerleon unveils new restaurant look following refurb
The Priory Caerleon in South Wales has unveiled a new look for its 100-cover restaurant following a transformative refurbishment. With a history dating back to 1180, The Priory has established itself as a destination restaurant and hotel in the region. The redesign represents a new chapter for The Priory: the…
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23 January
Today’s news in brief – 23/01/25
Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales rose 5.1% in the first half, having benefited from a 6.1% uplift in LFL sales for the main Christmas period between 16 December and 5 January. However, the pub group is bracing for debt levels to be in the range of £680m and £700m,…
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23 January
Simpsons up for sale as Andreas Antona announces retirement
Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham has been put up for sale for a leasehold price of £850,000 as owner Andreas Antona has announced his retirement. Antona stated that the sale would allow him to spend more time with his family and on other projects. He will continue to oversee the Cross…
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