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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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Sep- 2024 -30 September
Today’s news in brief – 30/09/24
Incipio Group has reported record sales of £25.9m for the year to 31 December 2023, having increased 32% against 2022. Meanwhile, the group also reported “record” adjusted EBITDA on continuing operations of £2.5m – a £1.8m improvement on the previous year. It comes as the group focused on its operational…
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30 September
September sunshine brings drinks sales back into growth
Average sales in Britain’s managed venues in the week ended 21 September were 3% ahead of the same period in 2023 after a bout of sunny weather. Widespread sunshine brought consumers out to beer gardens and terraces, and sales were up by between 8% and 11% from Monday 16 to…
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30 September
Two Magpies Bakery launches Mini Magpies site
Two Magpies Bakery has launched its fourth Mini Magpies site, consolidating its restaurant in Holt to meet the rising demand from customers looking to eat on-the-go. The bakery and cafe group, which has six bakery and cafe sites across Suffolk and Norfolk, along with three Mini Magpies outlets in Southwold,…
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30 September
Incipio Group ‘record’ FY sales hit £25.9m
London-based hospitality operator, Incipio Group, has reported record sales of £25.9m for the year to 31 December 2023, having increased 32% against 2022. Meanwhile, the group also reported “record” adjusted EBITDA on continuing operations of £2.5m – a £1.8m improvement on the previous year. It comes as the group focused…
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30 September
Inverclyde Council unveils Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses
Inverclyde Council has launched the Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses to help boost the local sector thanks to funding from the UK government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It follows the success of a similar initiative run earlier this year for independent retailers. Participants in the new hospitality support…
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27 September
Keenan Recycling secures major contract with Heart with Smart group
Keenan Recycling, the provider of sustainable food waste management solutions, has secured its largest-ever direct national food waste contract with Heart with Smart Group, who are the sole franchisee operator of Pizza Hut Restaurants in the UK. It said this partnership marks a “major step forward” in the company’s growth…
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27 September
Today’s news in brief – 27/09/24
Chick-fil-A will be expanding in the UK, targeting sites in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Belfast. The brand has stated that it is “in the process of selecting operators” for the four cities and hopes to open a total of five restaurants in the next two years. The plan comes just…
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27 September
JPC partners with Castell Howell Foods
Just Perfect Catering (JPC) has partnered with Castell Howell Foods to develop a Sustainable Supplier Network. Through the new network the group will identify and promote Welsh suppliers with strong sustainability credentials, including carbon reduction plans and biodiversity initiatives, and who contribute to Wales’ culture and heritage. JPC is Wales…
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27 September
Chick-fil-A targets UK expansion
Atlanta-based fast food restaurant Chick-fil-A has announced that it is targeting sites in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Belfast as it looks to expand into the UK market. The brand has stated that it is “in the process of selecting operators” for the four cities and hopes to open a total…
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27 September
Polygon Public House to open The Ox in October
Family-owned pub company, Polygon Public House, will open its second gastropub The Ox in October following on from the Rose and Crown in Clapham. Located on Clapham High Street, the site, previously The Saxon, was acquired from the East London Pub Co, and is undergoing extensive refurbishment, opening on 14…
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