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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 -12 December
Shake Shack debuts at Bullring and Grand Central
Shake Shack has opened a new restaurant at Bullring and Grand Central, debuting its first location in the Midlands at the destination. Situated in Grand Central, the 2,866 sq ft restaurant offers Shake Shack’s core menu, including breakfast burgers, its signature “ShackBurger”, crinkle-cut fries, flat-top dogs and hand-spun shakes. The…
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12 December
UKH calls for ‘substantial’ rates relief after years of overtaxing
UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has raised concerns that some hospitality businesses with a rateable value over £500k have been “dragged” into the surcharge category and face paying higher business rates, which goes against the policy’s intention. Under the proposals, properties with a rateable value below £500k could benefit from a…
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12 December
Dine Contract Catering wins Atlas Elektronik UK contract
Dine Contract Catering has won a long-term contract to provide bespoke food and beverage services for Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) at its Dorset headquarters. AEUK, a prime and sub-prime contractor in the naval and maritime domain, works within the Defence industry and has over 600 employees. Under the new partnership,…
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11 December
Today’s news in brief – 11/12/24
SSP Group has begun an IPO of Travel Food Services in India, in conjunction with its joint venture partner, K Hospitality Corp. Subject to regulatory approvals, the pricing and completion of the IPO is targeted to be in spring 2025. SSP acquired an initial stake in TFS in 2016 and…
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11 December
SSP plans IPO in India of Travel Food Services Limited
Travel caterer SSP Group has announced the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services Limited in India, in conjunction with its joint venture partner, K Hospitality Corp. Subject to regulatory approvals, the pricing and completion of the IPO is targeted to be in spring 2025. It comes as…
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11 December
Kinsfolk & Co to open Brasserie Adeline and Gambit bar
Kinsfolk and Co is set to open a new dining and bar concept Brasserie Adeline and Gambit Bar in Summer 2025 as part of The Newman, marking its first venture. Taking residence in Fitzrovia, The Newman, will comprise an all-day brasserie and underground bar, in addition to 81 rooms, suites…
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11 December
Bold Street Coffee launches first-ever coffee subscription service
Bold Street Coffee has announced the launch of its first-ever coffee subscription service. Subscribers to the service can choose their preferred delivery frequency: weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. They can also personalise things such as grind size, roast profile and quantity. This news follows the company’s successful opening of its fifth…
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11 December
Liberation fills newly-created director of food and drink role
Liberation Group has announced the promotion of Alice Bowyer, current director of food, to the newly-created role of director of food and drink in response to the company’s “continued” success in food growth across the business. Bowyer, whilst retaining overall responsibility for food, will also lead in the acceleration and…
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10 December
Today’s news in brief – 10/12/24
Tortilla now expects its FY24 revenue forecast to exceed expectations, and as a result, has adjusted its guidance range to between £64m and £64.3m. This follows the continuation of the strong sales recovery for the group’s UK business. Like-for-like sales in the UK led the group’s recovery to a position…
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10 December
Moana Poke opens in the Trafford Centre
Hawaiian restaurant Moana Poke has announced that it has opened a new venue in the Trafford Centre, its second UK site. The new Moana Poke kiosk opening aligns with Trafford Centre’s focus on providing healthy fast-food options. The arrival of Moana Poke in the Lower Orient also coincides with Trafford…
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