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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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Jan- 2025 -2 January
More than 34 pubs a month stopped trading in 2024, data finds
The number of pubs that stopped trading permanently across England and Wales rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more than 34 a month calling last orders for the final time in 2024, according to analysis of official government data by Altus Group. The commercial real estate adviser found that…
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2 January
Star Pubs to invest £60k in Six Nations support for pubs
Star Pubs has announced it will invest over £60,000 in Six Nations 2025 Championship rugby pub support. Following unprecedented demand for its Six Nations 2024 Championship rugby materials, the £60,000 will be the group’s biggest ever package of free support and will include 1,400 promotional kits, staff training and a…
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2 January
Pizza Hut’s UK operator in ‘advanced talks’ with potential bidders
Pizza Hut’s UK operator is reportedly in “advanced talks” with potential bidders to wrap up a deal to secure its future, Sky News has learnt. According to Sky, Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, is expecting to select a…
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Dec- 2024 -24 December
Admiral Taverns invests £800k in three sites
Admiral Taverns has revealed that it has invested £800k in three pubs; The Silkstone Arms in Sheffield, The Eagle in Braintree and The Wonder in Oldbury. The Silkstone Arms has had an investment of nearly £220,000 including a complete transformation including a revamped bar area and brand-new fixtures, fittings, flooring…
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24 December
UKH calls on gov to rethink approach to NIC changes
UKHospitality has called on the government to “rethink its approach” to upcoming changes to National Insurance contributions, warning that proper consultation and engagement is needed before the changes are implemented next year. It comes as revised figures from the Office for National Statistics yesterday showed that the UK economy had…
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24 December
BBPA calls on govt to continue reviewing ‘worrying’ EPR fees
The BBPA has urged the government to continue reviewing the new “worrying” UK extended producer responsibility (EPR) base fee for businesses that import or supply packaging, following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ announcement. The regulations mean that organisations, such as hospitality businesses, may be responsible for the…
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24 December
Revel Collective appoints new non-executive director
The Revel Collective has announced the appointment of Paul O’Leary as non-executive director effective immediately. O’Leary has extensive financial and management role experience in the consumer sector, having served as chief financial officer at Boden between 2000 and 2019, and then as chief operating officer between 2019 and 2024. He…
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23 December
Today’s news in brief – 23/12/24
US-based PE firm Sixth Street has acquired a majority stake in the UK arm of Wingstop, Lemon Pepper Holdings. While the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, City AM has reported that it is at least the £400m asking price. It comes as Wingstop is aiming to reach…
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23 December
UK hospitality could benefit from £505m on NYE
New Year’s celebrations could boost hospitality by £505m in pubs and bars, according to new data from music licensing company PPL PRS. Nearly five in 10 people (42%) plan on going out to celebrate, choosing the high street over home, with one in seven (13%) opting for a pub or…
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23 December
Wingstop UK sells majority stake to Sixth Street
US private equity firm Sixth Street has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lemon Pepper Holdings, the UK arm of Wingstop. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but according to City AM the value of the deal is at least the £400m asking price.…
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