Restaurants
The latest news and updates on restaurants, 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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May- 2022 -25 May
EG Group revenues hit £5bn as foodservice profits surge 54%
The EG Group has reported that its revenues surged 25.1% year-on-year from $5.52bn (£4.4bn) to $6.91bn (£5.5bn) in the three months ending 21 March 2022 (Q1), driven by growth in its foodservice business. Foodservice operations saw a 54% rise in gross profits to $175m (£139.7m), compared to $114m (£91m) in…
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24 May
Tortilla acquires Chilango in £2.75m deal
Tortilla, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of Chilango Limited for a total consideration of up to £2.75m from investment firm RDCP Group Ltd. Chilango is a fast-casual restaurant chain specialising in Mexican food including burritos, salads and tacos. The business operates from an estate of eight…
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24 May
Compass Group names chief climate and sustainability advisor
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Charles Godfray as chief climate and sustainability advisor to its executive team. In the role he will shape the organisation’s commitment of reaching climate net zero by 2030. Godfray is a population biologist with interests in the environmental sciences and…
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24 May
SSP revenues surge 212.9% as travel rebounds
The SSP Group has reported its revenues surged 212.9% year-on-year to £803.2m for the six month period ended 31 March 2022 (H2), recovering “strongly” with 64% growth compared to pre-Covid levels as the travel sector rebounds. SSP operates brands such as Upper Crust and Ritazza, as well as franchises for…
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23 May
McDonald’s to sell Russian arm to local businessman
McDonald’s has announced it has initiated a process to sell its Russian business, having entered into a sale and purchase agreement with its existing licensee, Alexander Govor. Last week (16 May), Mcdonald’s announced that it will exit the Russian market after more than 30 years of operations in the country.…
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23 May
UKH: hospitality the ‘solution’ to gov’s levelling up policy
UKHospitality has released a new report, Level up hospitality – level up society, which aims to “highlight how the sector is positioned to deliver growth and opportunity across the country and play its part in generating jobs and economic growth”. The report identifies the six areas in which the UKH…
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20 May
Carlo Scotto opens Amethyst in Mayfair
Chef Patron Carlo Scotto has opened a new dining destination, Amethyst, in Mayfair which is centred around a real amethyst chef’s table and a continuously changing tasting menu. Located on Sackville Street, the ground floor features the amethyst and quartz chef’s table, seating up to 21 diners. It is reportedly…
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20 May
Angela Hartnett appoints James Holah as group exec chef
ngela Hartnett has appointed James Holah as group executive chef at Angela Hartnett Ltd. Holah will be working across Michelin-starred restaurants Murano, Mayfair, and neighbourhood favourites Cafe Murano, St James, Covent Garden and Bermondsey. He joins Angela Hartnett with a wealth of experience, having held the head chef position at…
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19 May
Tropea closes cafe amid refurb
Italian restaurant Tropea, located in Harborne, has announced that it is closing its cafe as the site is undergoing a refurbishment to allow more focus on the restaurant menu, with plans in place for a lunch offering. The changes are set to be complete by the summer, and the restaurant…
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19 May
Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…
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