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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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Nov- 2024 -25 November
Hydes £3.6m Wirral pub receives Heswall Society Outstanding Building Award
North West brewery and pub retailer Hydes has revealed The Harry Beswick, in Heswall, has been awarded the Heswall Society Outstanding Building Award and presented with a commemorative plaque. The award recognises the brewery’s commitment to preserving and revitalising a historic building that has been an integral part of Heswall…
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22 November
Today’s news in brief – 22/11/24
D&D London revealed that its CEO and co-founder will be stepping down from his role after 30 years on 31 December 2024. David Loewi will serve as advisor to the board with a particular emphasis on international expansion, while a new CEO is appointed. Today, D&D London owns and operates…
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22 November
David Loewi to step down from D&D London CEO role
D&D London has announced that CEO and co-founder David Loewi will be stepping down from his role after 30 years on 31 December 2024. Loewi will serve as advisor to the board with a particular emphasis on international expansion while a new CEO is appointed. D&D London is a group…
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22 November
Pubs could be forced to push up prices, BBPA warns
Pubs may have to make difficult decisions to save jobs including push up prices following the Budget announcement, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned. The British Beer and Pub Association’s figures show that the Budget’s rise in National Insurance Contributions means, at a conservative estimate, a £500m…
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22 November
UKH urges Scottish govt to bring in 40% business rates relief
UKH has called for the Scottish government to introduce at least 40% business rates relief for hospitality business, as new analysis from the trade body reveals that Scottish hospitality businesses will be significantly worse off than their English counterparts. While hospitality businesses in England will receive 40% relief, Scottish businesses…
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21 November
Today’s news in brief – 21/11/24
Cooks Coffee saw its total store sales for the UK&I rise 26% to £15.7m and like-for-like sales rise by 5.1%. In the UK, total store sales increased by 36% to £10.87m for the six months ended 30 September 2024. Meanwhile, in Ireland, its total sales increased 6% to £4.83m, and…
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21 November
Roseacre Pub Company acquires 10th site with new Star Pubs lease
Midlands-based Roseacre Pub Company has taken its seventh pub with Star Pubs, increasing its estate to 10 sites, with plans to expand further. Roseacre Pub Company and Star Pubs are now undertaking a joint £350,000 refurbishment of The Roseycombe in Binley Woods near Coventry prior to reopening the pub in…
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21 November
The Clove Club Group announces demerger of Luca and Clove Club
The Clove Club Group co-founders Isaac McHale, Johnny Smith and Daniel Willis have announced an amicable parting of ways. As a result of this the founders will create two separate businesses for their restaurants: The Clove Club and LUCA. Smith and Willis are now co-owners of LUCA, while McHale owns…
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21 November
Mr Bao Group rebrands to ‘6 of 1’ amid expansion plans
Mr Bao Group has announced that it is adjusting the group for the first time, which includes a name change to ‘6 of 1’, following the launch of Good Measure earlier this year. The new group – 6 of 1 – is set to be a collection of individual, hospitality-focused…
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21 November
Cooks Coffee UK&I sales surge to £15.7m
International coffee focused café chain Cooks Coffee Company has reported that its total store sales for the UK and Ireland were up 26% to NZ$33.8m (£15.70m) and like-for-like sales were up +5.1%. In the UK, total store sales increased by 36% to NZ$23.4m (£10.87m) for the six months ended 30…
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