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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 -13 August
‘Eatertainment’ helps to fuel sales at Caffe Concerto
The CEO of Caffe Concerto and LUX Group, Mohammed Borjak recently stated that a focus on “Eatertainment” in the food and beverage space has greatly contributed to the chains increasing popularity and “sales success” of Caffe Concerto. Borjak revealed that making its menu more accessible to a greater number of…
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13 August
Ei re-launches pub application hub
Ei Publican Partnerships, part of the UK’s largest pub company Ei Group, has relaunched its online ‘Applicant Channel’ for prospective publicans, becoming the first in the industry to digitalise the entire application process. Previously, a large part of the pub lettings process required completing paperwork, Ei’s new system will enhance…
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13 August
Victor Manufacturing managing director appointed EFCEM president
The managing director of UK food service and retail equipment suppliers, Victor Manufacturing, has been appointed as the new president of the European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers (EFCEM) for the next two years. Phil Williams has served as vice president of EFCEM for the last two and a half…
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12 August
Pub and restaurant groups see steady sales growth in July
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow 1.2% in July compared with the same time last year. The latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker show restaurant chains recovering strongly after a “poor” summer in 2018. Restaurant groups saw like-for-like sales up a healthy 3.8%…
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12 August
People Pub Company takes on 8th site with Star Pubs & Bars
The Pub People Pub Company has taken on its eighth Star Pubs & Bars site at Keoghs in Nottingham city centre. The pub will now undergo a £258,000 joint refurbishment which will start on 19th August to transform it into its second Six Barrel Drafthouse, a craft beer and draught…
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12 August
Buyers found for Jamie Oliver restaurant sites
Property adviser Christie and Co today (12 August) has completed the sale of 20 restaurant sites belonging to Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, on behalf of joint administrators. Accounting firm KPMG were appointed in May after the group entered into administration, its portfolio included 22 Jamie’s Italian sites, one Barbecoa restaurant,…
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9 August
Charles Wells acquires The Oliver Cromwell in St Ives
Charles Wells, the Bedfordshire family brewer, has purchased The Oliver Cromwell in St Ives. Located towards the quayside of the River Great Ouse, The Oliver Cromwell is an 18th Century property and is described as “one of the most significant public houses in St Ives”. The vendors, Ms Jayne Tamblin…
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9 August
Deliveroo launches Restaurant Rescue Team to support struggling businesses
Deliveroo has launched the Restaurant Rescue Team, the team is aimed at those being “pushed out of bricks-and-mortar sites” by escalating costs. Deliveroo will help restaurants with branding, menu development and pricing strategies, and look to offer a wider customer base through its platform. Alongside this, it will offer preferential…
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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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