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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Jul- 2023 -19 July
Hospitality businesses fear closure as no-show diners cost £90 per head
No-show diners are costing restaurant owners almost £90 per head as a result 18% of restaurant, pub and bar owners consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments. The data revealed that with the majority (60%) of customers giving 24 hours or less notice when cancelling their…
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18 July
Salt waterfront bar and kitchen opening in Portland Marina
Boatfolk has announced the launch of its latest venture, Salt, opening in the Portland Marina (Dorset) this summer. Set to open in July, Salt is an all-day dining destination that combines its waterside location with a seasonal menu. The restaurant will cater to guests looking to refuel between activities or…
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18 July
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and Bailey’s Bar to open in South Kensington
The Bugis Singapore Restaurant and the Bailey’s bar is set to relaunch on 20 July in South Kensington. The Bugis will serve authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisines made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It takes its name ‘The Bugis’ from the “bustling” area in Singapore renowned for its “flair…
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17 July
The Good Front Room launches at the Langham
The Langham Hotel in London has announced the opening of its new restaurant The Good Front Room by chef Dom Taylor, a modern Caribbean restaurant. The opening comes following the success of Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef on Channel 4. TheTV cooking competition, filmed at The Langham and…
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13 July
Bocconcino to open second site in Soho
Following the success of Italian restaurant Bocconcino in Mayfair, Mikhail Gokhner is set to open a second site in London’s Soho on 15 September. Located on 58 Great Marlborough Street, Bocconcino will specialise in Italian fare with a “contemporary flair”, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta and cicchetti. With capacity for…
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13 July
Big Table Group sales hit £206.2m in FY22
Big Table Group revealed that full sales reached £206.2m in the 12 months to 30 October 2022, an increase from £142.1m in the previous year, despite Covid restrictions, energy and food price inflation, and the end of business rates concessions. The group, which operates Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Café Rouge,…
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12 July
Wagamama shareholder calls for chairman to be replaced
Irenic Capital Management, minority shareholder in The Restaurant Group which owns Wagamama, has called on the board of the company to replace chair Ken Hanna. Irenic, which owns a shareholding of 2.6% in TRG, wants Hanna replaced due to his “documented disregard for the best interests of all shareholders”. Alongside…
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12 July
Redesigned Chipotle flagship restaurant opens in Westfield
US established restaurant group, Chipotle, has opened its new redesigned flagship restaurant in Westfield, London. 360 brand design agency, Harrison, has unveiled a redesigned, “premium” and “modernised” concept for the UK flagship Mexican-inspired restaurant. Inspired by the Californian HQ, the new look-and-feel Chipotle moves away from its “distinctive” red colour…
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12 July
Loungers reports record revenues of £283m in FY23
Loungers, the operator of Cosy Clubs and Brightside venues across the UK, has achieved “record” revenues of £283.5m for the year ended 16 April, as revenues increased 19% compared with last year. During the period, the operator opened a record 29 sites, leading to a like-for-like sales growth of 7.4%…
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11 July
Tortilla to open first Northern Ireland site
Tortilla has announced that it is set to open its first site in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 21 July 2023. The new site, located at 9 Arthur Square, near Victoria Square Shopping Centre, will create up to 30 new jobs. To celebrate the opening, Tortilla will give away free burritos…
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