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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Nov- 2024 -22 November
David Loewi to step down from D&D London CEO role
D&D London has announced that CEO and co-founder David Loewi will be stepping down from his role after 30 years on 31 December 2024. Loewi will serve as advisor to the board with a particular emphasis on international expansion while a new CEO is appointed. D&D London is a group…
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21 November
The Clove Club Group announces demerger of Luca and Clove Club
The Clove Club Group co-founders Isaac McHale, Johnny Smith and Daniel Willis have announced an amicable parting of ways. As a result of this the founders will create two separate businesses for their restaurants: The Clove Club and LUCA. Smith and Willis are now co-owners of LUCA, while McHale owns…
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21 November
Mr Bao Group rebrands to ‘6 of 1’ amid expansion plans
Mr Bao Group has announced that it is adjusting the group for the first time, which includes a name change to ‘6 of 1’, following the launch of Good Measure earlier this year. The new group – 6 of 1 – is set to be a collection of individual, hospitality-focused…
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20 November
Tropea unveils new additions following extension
Tropea, a Harborne-based Italian restaurant, has recently extended into the next door premises to add 25 more covers and double the kitchen size. Thanks to the extension, a number of walk-in tables will be open, as well as a new bar for guests to sit at. Alongside this, the extension…
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19 November
Nando’s expands career development offering
Nando’s has officially launched its apprenticeship programme in Scotland, opening applications for Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeships to offer a full career pathway in the hospitality industry. It comes as the restaurant chain has also launched its Level 5 apprenticeship in England, meaning Nando’s now offers an apprenticeship pathway…
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18 November
Pizza Hut UK franchisee approaches potential bidders
Pizza Hut UK’s biggest franchisee has reportedly begun approaching potential bidders for the pizza chain, according to Sky News. Heart With Smart (HWS), which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, has instructed advisers to find a buyer or raise tens of millions of pounds in external funding. City sources…
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18 November
Hera Restaurant to open at Stratford Cross
Greek cuisine restaurant Hera is set to open its doors on 21 November 2024 at Stratford Cross. Named after the Greek goddess, the new site is a 200 seater restaurant and boasts a colour palette of warm aubergine, copper and gold. The restaurant’s menu is divided into four sections, namely…
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13 November
Subway to unveil new global restaurant design in 2025
Subway will be rolling out ‘Fresh Forward 2.0’ globally in 2025, which will be the next iteration of its restaurant image. The fast food chain aims to further enhance the guest experience, improve convenience and drive franchise profitability with the new look. Since the launch of the initial Fresh Forward…
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13 November
Long Chim opens in Soho
The UK’s first ever Bangkok-inspired restaurant Long Chim has opened in Soho, London. Located on Rupert Street, Long Chim has taken over the ground floor of Hovarda. Long Chim, which means to ‘come and try’, serves accessible menus with authentic dishes inspired by the food stalls and markets of modern…
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13 November
Excel London to open Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar
Excel London has announced the opening of Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar, a food destination offering an all-day dining experience at Immerse LDN, London’s newest immersive entertainment district. As Excel’s strategic food and beverage partner, Levy and its design and build arm, Benchmark, worked closely with the Excel team to…
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