News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Oct- 2025 -9 October
Inception Group FY revenues rise 9.4% to £28.9m
Hospitality operator Inception Group has reported that its revenues increased by 9.4% to £28.9m for 2024, despite ongoing cost pressures across the sector. The company, known for themed London venues including the Mr Fogg’s collection, Cahoots and Control Room B, said like-for-like sales rose 6.4%, with EBITDA increasing by 3.4%…
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8 October
Gov launches review of licensing rules to modernise system
The Government has opened a call for evidence on proposed reforms to England’s licensing system, following recommendations from the Licensing Taskforce. Trade body UKHospitality, which sat on the taskforce, said the changes could help modernise the system and support growth but cautioned that further action is needed to tackle rising…
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8 October
Marston’s welcomes strong profit growth for second year in a row
Marston’s is set to welcome its second consecutive year of “significant” profit growth in FY25, with pre-tax profits expected to be ahead of expectations, after last year’s profits were up by 65%. The pub group said this “step-change in profitability” was driven by a sustained margin expansion, with its focus…
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8 October
Cooks Coffee to open Esquires cafés in Tesco Ireland stores
Cooks Coffee Company has agreed a partnership with Tesco Ireland to open five Esquires cafés in selected Tesco stores by the end of November 2025. The international café group, which owns the Esquires (The Organic Coffee) brand, said the new outlets will be operated by existing franchisees within its Irish…
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8 October
The Alchemist reports £644k FY loss after ‘challenging’ trading
The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Limited has reported a £644k loss for the year to 31 March 2025, compared with a £113k profit the previous year, as turnover fell slightly to £56.2m. Gross profit for the year was £25.7m, down from £26.2m in 2024. The group said sales across its…
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7 October
UKH welcomes Tories’ pledge to scrap business rates
UKHospitality has welcomed the shadow chancellor’s claim that the party wants to “abolish” business rates. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference this week, Mel Stride said that businesses need “hope” and claimed that 89,000 jobs have been lost in the hospitality sector alone. He said: “We need to get business…
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7 October
Lima Fitzrovia appoints Diego Recarte as head chef
Peruvian restaurant Lima Fitzrovia has appointed Diego Recarte as head chef as it prepares to unveil a refreshed menu from 13 October. Recarte, who trained at the Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía in Buenos Aires and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, has previously worked at a number of internationally recognised…
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7 October
BaxterStorey names Dan Wilson as UK head of food
Catering group BaxterStorey has promoted Dan Wilson to the new role of head of food UK, expanding his previous remit as head of food for London to cover operations nationwide. Wilson has led the company’s London chef team for the past three years, supporting menu development, new business and operations…
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7 October
Rare Restaurants reports £11.5m loss as subsidiary faces liquidation
Rare Restaurants Limited has reported a loss of £11.48m for the 52-week period ending 29 December 2024, widening from a recorded loss of £498,810 the previous year. In light of this, directors have not recommended a dividend for the period, maintaining last year’s position. According to Rare Restaurant’s filing at…
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6 October
Côte Restaurant Group acquired by The Karali Group
Côte Restaurant Group has been sold to The Karali Group, led by Salim Janmohamed OBE and Karim Janmohamed, for an undisclosed sum. The Karali Group is a multi-national family-owned business, with a “proven track record of success” in the hospitality, consumer and real estate sectors. Côte said it is “looking…
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