Restaurants
The Restaurants section on Catering Today delivers comprehensive coverage of the UK restaurant industry, from independent operators to national chains. It reports on business performance, openings, acquisitions, and leadership changes, alongside analysis of market trends, menu innovation, and consumer behaviour. With insight into finance, operations, technology, and sustainability, Catering Today provides hospitality professionals with the intelligence and updates shaping commercial strategy across the UK dining landscape.
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Jan- 2025 -14 January
Comptoir sees revenues rise 9.5% to £34.5m
Comptoir Group, the owner and operator of Lebanese, Middle Eastern and North African inspired restaurants has reported a 9.5% increase in revenues to £34.5m for FY24 (FY23: £31.5m). The group’s restaurant sales also recorded a positive increase, with like for like sales in the second half year of +2.9% and…
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13 January
Three Chimneys appoints new head chef
The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye has appointed Paul Green as its new head chef to lead its kitchen teams. Green has over 20 years’ international experience under the mentorship of some of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs, including Simon Rogan, Michael Smith, Martin Wishart and Adam Reid.…
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13 January
Various Eateries appoints new CEO
Various Eateries, the owner, developer and operator of restaurant, clubhouse and hotel sites, has announced the appointment of Mark Loughborough as chief executive officer, effective 20 January 2025. Loughborough brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including most recently 14 years at Young & Co Brewery PLC,…
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10 January
The Great Indian gastro pub opens in Archway
The Great Indian started life in entrepreneur Aman Dhir’s home kitchen and quickly evolved into a successful takeaway in Hackney, known as Great Indian. Now Dhir is bringing a new concept to a local Archway pub with. The interiors of the pub, which has a 100-seater capacity, are split into…
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10 January
Burger and Lobster to open new restaurant in Brighton
Burger and Lobster, the nine-strong London-based restaurant group, will be expanding its offering to Brighton in February 2025, marking its first new UK opening in eight years. The restaurant group, known for bringing together lobster and burgers at affordable prices, has secured a prime location in The Lanes at 15…
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10 January
The Alchemist FY sales surpass £60m in company first
Bar and restaurant chain, The Alchemist, has reported that its total sales have passed the £60m mark for the first time in the year ended 31 March 2024. Despite the well-documented challenges that the UK economy continues to face, such as a high inflation rate, The Alchemist believes that the…
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9 January
Takeaway sales at restaurants rise 6.2% in November
Top restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6.2% in delivery and takeaway sales for the 18th month in a row in November, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker. It continues a “strong” run of growth that was well above the rate of inflation as measured…
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9 January
Indian restaurant Oorja to open in London in February
Gobind Chona is set to open its latest restaurant venture Oorja in London in February 2025, offering a new proposition of Indian food. Following the success of his first restaurant Gura Gura, Chona’s latest venture which will be situated on Shaftesbury Avenue, sees guests go on a “food journey” through…
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8 January
JKS Restaurants sees FY turnover hit £73m
The operator of multiple F&B concepts across the UK and Middle East, JKS Restaurants, has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period ended 31 March 2024. The business, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from…
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8 January
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Willow to open in Mere Green
Mediterranean-inspired dining concept Willow will open its doors in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield in February. The launch marks a new chapter for Parogon Group’s expansion plans following the launch of the second Willow site in Telford last year. Willow is part of the brand’s portfolio of restaurants and establishments. Founded…
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