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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 -4 December
D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Association’s ‘Legend Award’
David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergé at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on 2 December at The Savoy, London. The event brought together the hospitality professionals, honouring category winners for their “outstanding” impact in the industry. The news comes…
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3 December
Today’s news in brief – 03/12/24
SSP Group saw FY24 revenues rise by 17% to £3.4bn, as operating profits jumped by 32% to £206m during the period. It comes as the group performed well in North America, the UK, and APAC and EEME, despite a “disappointing” run in Continental Europe. Thanks to strong revenue growth in…
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3 December
Marston’s PBT up 64.5% to £42.1m
Marston’s has revealed that its underlying profit before tax rose 64.5% to £42.1m for the year ended 28 September 2024. Moreover, the company’s pub operating profit was up 17.9% to £147.2m compared with a figure of £124.8m in the same period last year. Alongside this, its revenues were up 3.0%…
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3 December
South Indian-inspired restaurant Uyare to open at Victoria Leeds
Independent Indian restaurant operator, Tharavadu, is set to launch its brand-new restaurant concept, Uyare at Victoria Leeds. Blending the culinary heritage of South India and capturing the flavours of Kerala, Uyare is set to open in January 2025. Renowned in the region for its specialist South Indian cuisine and authentic…
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3 December
Deliverect Acquires Tabesto to Fuel In-Store Sales with Smart Kiosk Technology, Empower Omnichannel Success
Deliverect, a leading global food tech SaaS company, today announced the acquisition of Tabesto, the first all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk. Now, restaurant owners and operators who trust Deliverect to manage and increase their online orders can also transform their in-store service experience with Tabesto’s smart ordering…
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3 December
SSP Group revenues rise 17% to £3.4bn in FY24
Travel caterer SSP Group has reported that revenues rose 17% to £3.4bn in the year ended 30 September, as operating profits jumped by 32% to £206m within the range of its planning assumptions. The group has performed well in North America, the UK, and APAC and EEME, having benefited from…
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2 December
Today’s news in brief – 02/12/24
Drinks sales in hospitality venues are “lagging” behind on tough comparatives to 2023. It comes as widespread chilly weather has pushed down sales throughout the week ended 23 November, with 17 November the only day with positive growth. Weekend sales also struggled, falling by 8% on 22 November, and by…
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2 December
Elior UK partners with Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
UK-based contract caterer Elior has announced a three-year charity partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, commencing in January 2025. Founded in 2019, Natasha Allergy Research Foundation was established by Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse in memory of their 15-year-old daughter Natasha, who tragically passed away…
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2 December
Wingstop UK appoints first CMO
Wingstop UK has announced the appointment of Dirujan Sabesan, who joins as the QSR chain’s first chief marketing officer. In his new role, Sabesan will oversee Wingstop UK’s creative marketing strategy during its next era of growth, alongside a new in-house team of five specialists, spanning creative, social media and…
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2 December
UK drinks sales fall 9% as Christmas nears
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants are “lagging” as average sales in managed venues in the week ended 23 November were 9% down on the same week in 2023, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker showed. Widespread chilly weather pushed down sales throughout the week, with 17 November…
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