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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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Oct- 2019 -14 October
Beiriso launches crowdfund to help next phase of growth
Italian-japanese fusion restaurant Berisio has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, in order to expand on the success of its first restaurant. Since its launch in 2015, Beiriso said it has cultivated a “loyal customer base” and now serve 300 people daily. It said the convenience food-to-go market growth is…
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14 October
The Meatless Farm Co to offer vegan alternatives at JD Wetherspoons
British food company, The MeatlessFarm Co, has launched its plant-based burgers in the JD Wetherspoon pub chain across the UK. The burgers will be fully branded on the menu and available in as many as 877 branches. The roll out follows a successful trial across several Wetherspoon outlets, and the…
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11 October
KFC announces UberEats trial from 50 London locations
KFC has announced it is trialling delivery of their original recipe fried chicken on Uber Eats from 50 KFC restaurants across London. The trial will see it offer its Bargain Bucket, Family Feast and Popcorn Chicken and other staples from its menu available on the Uber Eats app delivering from…
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11 October
Elior UK appoints new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality
Elior UK has appointed Fi Morley as the new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality. Morley said he will work in partnership with Scottish Rugby to “continue to deliver a first class offer” based on customer experience. Previously responsible for a significant transformation of business within Edinburgh’s The Hub, Elior said Morley…
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11 October
Wasabi appoints Henry Brits as new CEO
Sushi restaurant Wasabi has appointed Henry Brits as its new CEO, announcing that he will join the business on 29 November. Brits has previously worked at Yum! Brands and was involved in the turnaround of Pizza Hut Restaurants under private equity ownership. Earlier this year Wasabi secured investment from investment…
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10 October
Pret A Manger turnover hits £710m in 2018
Sandwich shop chain Pret A Manger saw turnover increase to £710m for its UK business in 2018. The group said its UK business has a “good performance” despite the “challenging market of political uncertainty”, and significant increases in business rates. However, according to reports filed with Companies House the sandwich…
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10 October
UKHospitality warns blanket calorie cap would be ‘impractical’
Hospitality trade body UKHospitality has warned against the introduction of a calorie cap for out-of-home food and drink calling it “impractical”. The chief medical officer has published a report containing a series of proposals aimed at tackling childhood obesity. Among the proposals are a calorie cap per serving of food…
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10 October
Seven Park Place to relaunch in November following ‘extensive’ refurb
Seven Park Place, located at St. James’s Hotel and Club in London, will relaunch in November following complete renovation of the interiors, furniture, extension and rebuild of the restaurant. Taking inspiration from the Art Deco period, interior designers Russell Sage Studio said it has enhanced the restaurant and bar with…
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9 October
Richard McLellan’s Wilder restaurant and bar to open in Shoreditch
Chef Richard McLellan has announced the opening of his new restaurant and bar, Wilder, launching on Wednesday 16 October 2019, at Boundary London, Shoreditch. Previously of Typing Room and Michelin-starred Alyn Williams at The Westbury, McLellan has partnered with restaurateur Sir Terence Conran to open his first solo venture in…
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9 October
Wilderness Bar + Kitchen renamed Wolf At The Door
Wilderness Bar + Kitchen has announced it is renaming its newly opened Manchester branch to The Wolf At The Door. Owner Dan Morris said they decided to change its name to avoid any potential confusion with another establishment based in Birmingham. It follows a successful six weeks of being open,…
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