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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 -8 October
Fears over Pizza Express restaurants as debt talks emerge
Pizza Express has reportedly hired advisors to help its debt situation, sparking fears that it could be the next chain to collapse. According to Pizza Express’ latest annual report, the 470-store pizza chain restaurant finished last year with a £1.12bn debt after a pre-tax loss of £55m. The pizza chain’s…
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8 October
New health focused lifestyle restaurant Atis opens in Old Street
Formerly known as Noble Rot bar, the new “health focused” restaurant Atis has opened its doors to offer a new lifestyle spot on City Road, Old Street. The opening of Atis, which is located on the ground floor of the newly opened Atlas Building on City Road, is featuring individual…
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8 October
Adare Manor wins Michelin star after multi-million pound refurb
Adare Manor’s Oak Room now stands among “the finest restaurants” worldwide after it was awarded its first Michelin star this week. The prestigious award follows two years after the manor’s debut, after following a multi-million euro renovation at its hotel in County Limerick. CEO of Adare Manor, Colm Hannon expressed…
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7 October
Shake Shack to open 12th UK store at Brent Cross
US burger chain Shake Shack has announced it will be opening its 12 UK store at London’s Brent Cross shopping centre. Shake Shack said it will work with local purveyors, producers, and artists to create a “one of a kind Shack” for the local community, even before the restaurant opens.…
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4 October
Domino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers
Global cybersecurity firm DynaRisk has discovered a hunger for hacking food delivery companies in the UK, with platforms including Deliveroo, Domino’s, Papa Johns and Nando’s among those most targeted. The research found that cyber criminals are sharing ‘cheat sheets’ for hacking tools used to break through site defences at scale,…
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3 October
Deliveroo swings to £232m loss in 2018
Deliveroo has reported losses before tax of £232m for 2018, despite a 72% increase in sales to £467m during the year. Deliveroo said it invested “heavily” in new markets during the period, including Taiwan and Kuwait, adding the sales growth was largely due to the food delivery firm increasing the…
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3 October
New head chef brings award nomination to Cornish hotel restaurant
Newly appointed head chef Oliver Pierrepoint has settled into his role at the luxury hotel restaurant Driftwood in Cornwall by being nominated for an industry award. The seaside boutique hotel appointed Pierrepont last month, who brought his “wealth” of experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in London and the Home Counties. Pierrepoint’s…
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2 October
Melanie Brown to open new Brixton Bistro
Hospitality entrepreneur Melanie Brown is set to open The Laundry, a new modern neighbourhood bistro and wine shop in Brixton on 1 November. The menu will be designed by head chef Dylan Cashman from Sydney institution Sean’s Panorama and Pilu at Freshwater. The Laundry will occupy the Edwardian building, Walton…
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1 October
Halewood Wines & Spirits opens the Bristol & Bath Rum Distillery
Halewood Wines and Spirits is to open a bar, distillery and rum school in Bristol. Located on the site of the former Jamie’s Italian on Park Street, Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery will open its doors at the end of the month. The 7,500 sq ft venue will house two…
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1 October
Consumer spending on restaurants slumps in Q2 2019
Consumer spending on restaurants and hotels has decreased by 0.7% in Q2 2019, according to a new report from the ONS. Its Consumer Trends report for the second quarter has revealed the figures to be the biggest negative contributor to economic growth in the UK. In Q1 and Q2 combined,…
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