News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Oct- 2019 -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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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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