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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- 2020 -15 January
Rojano’s rebrands to Caffé Rojano
Cornwall-based restaurant, Rojano’s in the Square is to relaunch as Caffé Rojano in February after nine years of trading. Owners Paul and Emma Ainswoth have confirmed the rebrand after they purchased the freehold of the site. Caffè Rojano will reflect the “vibrant café culture” and Italian food scene that has…
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15 January
Restaurant and pub sales lifted by positive festive trading
Collective like-for-like sales were up 2.5% across pub, bar and restaurant groups over Christmas, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker. In the six weeks ended 5 January, trading was positive across all parts of the industry. Restaurant chains saw a 2.3% uplift in like-for-like sales, while managed pub…
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14 January
Takeaway owner jailed over ‘unspeakably’ dirty kitchen
The owner of the Grace Chinese takeaway on High Street, Cilgerran, has been jailed for four months after admitting five food hygiene offences. According to a BBC report, Zhi Zhao operated an “unspeakably dirty” kitchen and was previously banned from running a food business in 2009. Prosecuted at Swansea Crown…
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14 January
Greene King union staff members vote for strike action
Greene King workers who are part of the Unite union have voted for strike action following a “paltry” pay offer by the brewery. Unite members, including draymen, brewery production staff and warehouse workers, voted “strongly in favour” of strike action after rejecting a 2% pay rise which they argue does…
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14 January
Halo burger announces new Shoreditch site
Plant-based restaurant, Halo Burger, has announced it is opening its second site in Shoreditch on 22 January. The expansion follows a successful year of trading at its debut site at POP Brixton as it marks the start of founder Ross Forder’s plan to expand the concept around the UK, in…
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14 January
Big Fernand launches in London
Parisian burger brand, Big Fernand, has announced the launch of its first British site in South Kensington, London. The casual dining chain, which launched in Paris in 1993, has over 55 sites across France, China and the UAE. The South Kensington site marks the start of its expansion across the…
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13 January
City Pub Group warns on profits as ‘one-off factors’ hit earnings
The City Pub Group has warned that its earnings will come in slightly below expectations after a series of “one-off factors” dented its profitability. The owner and operator of 47 premium pubs across Southern England and Wales, revealed that for the 52-week period ending 29 December 2019 turnover was up…
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13 January
Clapperton joins Coast as head chef
Fred Clapperton has announced he will take over as head chef of seafront restaurant Coast this coming March. The Saundersfoot site is owned by The Seren Collection, which operates a series of luxury sea-front venues across south west Wales. Clapperton first began in hospitality as a pot washer at a…
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13 January
Meat Liquor reports increase in profits
Meatailer, the parent company of restaurant chain Meat Liquor, has reported an increase in profit after taxation to £239,000, up from £75,000 in 2018. Revenues also increased from £14.7m in 2018 to £14.9m during its financial year to 30 June 2019, according to documents filed with Companies House. The group…
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10 January
Brewhouse & Kitchen reports ‘successful’ festive trading
Brewhouse and Kitchen, the 22-site strong brewpub group, has reported a “successful” festive period with like-for-like liquor and food sales up 7%. Pre-booked party covers were up by 14% on a like-for-like basis and the company said it benefitted by offering a flexible buffet package alongside the traditional three courses.…
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