Thomas Franks
Covers developments from a UK contract catering company specialising in bespoke food services for workplaces, schools, and care facilities. Updates include new contract wins, menu innovations, sustainability initiatives, investment in facilities, and leadership changes, alongside insights into workplace dining trends, nutrition-focused catering, and strategies shaping the premium contract catering sector.
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May- 2025 -8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25
JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…
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8 MayCatering Companies
John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director
Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning chef with experience at Michelin star restaurants, hotels, stadia, and foodservice locations. Most recently, he was head of food (Scotland) at BaxterStorey. At Thomas Franks, he will oversee food and…
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/01/24
Drinks sales in the UK saw 7% year-on-year growth in the two weeks ended 30 December 2023, according to data from CGA. Other notably strong days included ‘Mad Friday’ (22 December), when sales were up by 21%. It was a more difficult festive season in the spirits category where sales…
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8 JanuaryPeople
Thomas Franks appoints new non-executive director
Independent, bespoke catering company Thomas Franks Ltd has appointed Zac Toumazi as its non-executive director on the main board, effective 22 January. Toumazi brings an extensive background in facilities management, with a focus on business and industry as well as stadia at the “highest level”. In his new role, Toumazi…
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryCatering Companies
Houston and Hawkes appoints seven new members to operational team
Houston and Hawkes, an independent catering service, has made seven senior appointments to its operational team. Emilie Whiteoak, previously with BaxterStorey, has joined the business as account director and will oversee several of the group’s key accounts. Marinela Golfita, who has joined from Thomas Franks London, and Steven Shaw have…
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Sep- 2022 -23 SeptemberFood and Drink
Bennett Hay appoints new culinary director
Bespoke catering services company, Bennett Hay, has announced the appointment of Candice Webber as the group’s new culinary director, a senior role in the operator’s leadership team. In her new role, Webber will focus on food and drink, and head its culinary department. She will also be responsible for developing…
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Dec- 2021 -1 DecemberCatering Companies
Thomas Franks launches new London division
Independent contract catering company Thomas Franks has launched a new London-based division. It revealed the new site will provide corporate customers, their staff and clients with in-house catering, offering food services with a “first-class” service. The company provides full-service catering for employees, visitors and clients, with its “freshly-cooked” dishes all…
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