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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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Aug- 2019 -30 August
Adam Byatt launches new contemporary restaurant at Brown’s Hotel
Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is set to unveil its new restaurant, Charlie’s, on 9 September, directed by Michelin-starred Chef, Adam Byatt. The new restaurant is named after Lord Charles Forte, and will serve dishes with “authentic ingredients” from suppliers across the globe, while embracing a “bygone era of…
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29 August
Black and White Hospitality awarded Princess Royal Training Award
Black and White Hospitality has received the Princess Royal Training Award (PRTA) for its on-boarding and brand engagement training programme. Established by global skills development body City and Guilds Group and now in its fourth year, the PRTA recognise employers with “outstanding” training and development programmes that have had a…
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29 August
Cheshire pub reopens following ‘significant investment’
Earlier this month, Cheshire Coaching inn The Swan in Tarporley, has reopened its doors with a fresh new look “sympathetic” to its 16th Century roots. The pub owners, 16 Hospitality has celebrated the building’s original features, such as the open log-burning fire and exposed beams. Modern touches have been incorporated,…
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29 August
Lewis Hamilton launches plant-based burger chain
Five-time FIA Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, has partnered with hospitality organisation The Cream Group and investors including early backer of Beyond Meat, Tommaso Chiabra, to launch a new plant-based burger chain – Neat Burger. Opening its first site on 2 September, Neat Burger promises to “transform the way…
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28 August
Pizza Express group earnings down by 7.7% in H1
Pizza Express saw its group earnings drop by 7.7% for H1, in spite of a small rise in sales for the 26 weeks up to 30 June. Group EBITDA for H1 was down 7.7% to £32.4m, with total sales up 2.6% and like-for-like sales up 0.2%. The group cited “industry-wide…
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28 August
UKH calls for sector support ahead of Spending Review
Ahead of the Spending Review, UKHospitality has called on the government to “act decisively” to support hospitality and tourism. UKH has identified four key areas in which the government spending can support the country’s hospitality industry: Business rates UKH said the government can begin to fix the broken business rates…
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28 August
Paul UK partners with Feed It Back
French bakery and café brand Paul UK, has partnered with customer feedback and online reputation specialist, Feed It Back, to help support and develop customer experience as the brand continues to expand its estate. According to the group, the partnership represents Feed It Back’s “continued focus” on supporting café and…
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27 August
Bill’s Restaurant & Bar to relaunch in September
Bill’s Restaurant and Bar, at intu Trafford Centre, is set for a new look as it undergoes a full relaunch in September 2019. The property will transform the restaurant and bar with a new interior, which will include modern décor, with “vibrant colours, luxurious velvet seating and stunning chandeliers”. The…
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27 August
Deep Blue Restaurants combines with Harry Ramsden’s
Deep Blue Restaurants Limited (Deep Blue) and Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) have agreed to combine the Deep Blue and Harry Ramsden’s brands. The transaction sees Deep Blue take over the entire estate of the 90-year-old Harry Ramsden brand, debt free, which includes outlets in 34 locations across the UK, Ireland…
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27 August
Number of pubs in the capital remains steady
The number of pubs in London remained stable between 2017 and 2018 after falling by more than a quarter since 2001, according to statistics from City Hall. The figures, published last week, identified 3,540 pubs in the capital in March 2018, an increase of 10 pubs from 2017. A total…
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