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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 -8 August
Quality, company and desserts key for dining experience, study finds
New research from Speakeasy – creators of luxury, alcohol-infused ice cream – exploring what Brits are looking for when dining out, has found quality is still at the most important aspect of a “memorable dining experience”. The survey of 2,000 consumers found the top three considerations for a memorable meal…
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8 August
Howard Arms reopens after £330,000 renovation
The Howard Arms pub in Carlisle has reopened after a £330,000 joint renovation between operator Dianne Irving and Star Pubs and Bars. The investment sympathetically restored the Grade II listed building whilst installing a new kitchen on the first floor to make extra trading space. The pub has been style…
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8 August
Sodexo appoints new social impact director
Sodexo has appointed Angela Halliday as director of social impact with responsibility for driving Sodexo’s social value strategy for the UK and Ireland. In her new role, Halliday will work with Sodexo’s CEOs responsible for delivering services to the public sector, the organisation’s executive board and its public sector board…
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7 August
Eat appoints Mike Rainer as MD
Sandwich chain Eat has appointed Mike Rainer as its new MD, after the company was acquired by Pret a Manger earlier this year. Rainer recently the CFO, will take on additional responsibilities as managing director, as the business continues to trade as a separate entity. Alongside the promotion, Eat has…
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7 August
D&D London to open new restaurant in Bristol
D&D London will launch a new 13,000 sq ft restaurant and events venue within the landmark Quakers Friars piazza at Hammerson’s flagship destination in Bristol, Cabot Circus. This will be D&D’s second venture with Hammerson, following the openings of Issho and East 59th at Victoria Gate, Leeds in 2017. The…
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7 August
Camile Thai Kitchen to open two new stores in London
Camile Thai Kitchen, the healthy online delivery restaurant chain, has announced it is opening two new London outlets in Islington and Croydon. With over 25 restaurants in the UK and Ireland (and a pipeline of over 10 more) Camile said its “fast growing” franchise has “ambitious” plans to develop further…
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6 August
The Sun Inn pub reveals £50,000 revamp
New jobs have been created at the Sun Inn pub in Ulverston, Cumbria, following a £50,000 project to revamp a disused area of its second floor. Room 1780 will open on Sunday 11 August, when Manchester United take on Chelsea in the Premier League. The new venue – named in…
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6 August
Dominos’ profits drop by 7.4% in H1
Pizza delivery company Domino’s has recorded a 7.4% drop in pre-tax profits for the first half of this year, ending 30 June. Underlying pre-tax profits fell to £42.3m, compared with £45.7m for the same period last year. Profits were impacted by “challenging” international performance, as international operating loss increased to…
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6 August
Paddy & Scott’s overhauls catering offer at the University of Suffolk
Coffee company, Paddy and Scott’s, is set to take over the food and beverage operations for The University of Suffolk this month. Based on the Waterfront in Ipswich, the University of Suffolk offers a range of food and beverage outlets throughout its campus buildings and Paddy and Scott’s is set…
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5 August
The Newmarket Gin awarded a 1-star Great Taste award
Great Taste, an accreditation scheme for fine food and drink, has announced the winners of its 2019 awards event. Out of 12,772 products sent in from over 100 different countries, The Newmarket Gin from Newmarket, Suffolk was awarded a 1-star Great Taste award, which means judges dubbed it a drink…
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