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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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Dec- 2024 -17 December
Pizza Express appoints new CFO
Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Colin Elliot as the new chief financial officer, commencing the role in the new year. Elliot is currently a managing director at investment real estate firm CBRE, a position he has had since 2019. He has a proven record working for UK multisite…
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17 December
Liberation Group to rebrand as Butcombe Group
The pub operator and brewing business, Liberation Group, has revealed its plans to rebrand to Butcombe Group to align with its strategic priorities. Butcombe Group will be the new corporate identity, with the existing operating brands remaining the same – Butcombe Pubs and Inns, Butcombe Brewing Co, Butcombe Boutique Inns,…
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16 December
Today’s news in brief – 16/12/24
Levy UK&I and Excel London have made a multi-million-dollar agreement, strengthening their long-standing relationship. The partnership aims to build on its 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. In addition, Levy will expand its in-venue food and beverage offer to Excel’s forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion. Levy has been Excel’s…
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16 December
Levy agrees multi-million pound Excel London partnership
Levy UK and Ireland and Excel London have announced a multi-million-pound agreement strengthening their long-standing relationship. The strengthened partnership aims to build on its successful 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. Central to this lies a brand-new dining experience for Excel’s new-look waterfront entertainment district, Immerse LDN,…
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16 December
Joe and the Juice to return to Manchester Arndale
Joe and the Juice has announced its return to the centre of Manchester, having signed a 10-year lease for a new 2,685 sq ft space at Manchester Arndale. The juice and coffee chain previously had a site in Debenhams, which had to close following the collapse of the department store…
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16 December
Hospitality inflation falls to 2.2% in October
The hospitality sector saw year-on-year inflation fall to 2.2% in October according to the latest Foodservice Price Index report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ. As the 16th consecutive month of inflation decline, the report says it provided further relief for businesses and consumers after years of high inflation. …
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13 December
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/24
McWin Capital Partners is in talks to acquire Gail’s, according to Bloomberg. It comes as the investment firm’s owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in the bakery-café chain, having partnered with Bain Capital Credit to take a controlling stake in September 2021. Earlier in November, Sky News…
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13 December
Immersive bar concept Rumble Rooms opens in Milton Keynes
New immersive bar concept Rumble Rooms is set to open in Milton Keynes today (13 December). Located in the heart of Milton Keynes’ leisure district, 12th Street, Rumble Rooms is designed to offer a mix of entertainment, games and creative cocktails. The new opening has created a “social jungle” where…
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13 December
Harbour Lights restaurant brought to market
Harbour Lights restaurant and venue, set within Burton Waters marina near Lincoln, has been put up for sale for an asking price of £850,000. The restaurant has 96 internal covers and a gross internal area of 289.85 SqM in its octagonal dining area. It is being sold on behalf of…
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13 December
McWin Capital in talks to acquire Gail’s
London-based investment firm McWin Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire bakery-café chain Gail’s from parent company, Bread Holdings, according to Bloomberg. It comes as McWin Capital owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in Gail’s via their EBITDA Investment business, which partnered with Bain Capital Credit,…
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