Food and Drink

The latest news and updates on food, 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.

Jan- 2024 -

19 January

Hospitality venues’ sales rise 8.8% over December

Restaurants, pubs and bars saw sales rise by 8.8% over the latest Christmas period compared with data from 2022, according…
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17 January

Mitchells and Butlers sees LFL sales rise to 7.7% in Q1

Hospitality group Mitchells and Butlers has reported strong Q1 results as it recorded a 7.7% like-for-like sales growth, with total…
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11 January

Shake Shack set to refurb Leicester Square site

Fast food restaurant Shake Shack has announced that it is set to reopen its venue in Leicester Square, London following…
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10 January

Greggs to open 160 new stores as FY23 sales rise

Greggs has revealed it plans to open between 140 and 160 new shops in 2024 as total sales in FY23…
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Dec- 2023 -

22 December

Bunsik opens new Stratford site amid expansion

Bunsik has opened its fifth location this week following a period of expansion, with a new site at Westfield Stratford…
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22 December

Newport Subway to open on Christmas to aid the homeless

Subway in Newport has announced that it is set to open on Christmas Day between 11.30am–1pm to aid the homeless…
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19 December

Knoops revenues jump 67% to £4.43m in FY23

Knoops, the retailer of crafted chocolate drinks, has reported a revenue increase of 67% to £4.43m for the year ended…
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19 December

SSP further expands in North America and Middle East

SSP Group has acquired Calgary-based ECG Ventures Limited and has signed a new contract with Jeddah Airport to operate three…
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18 December

Hackney Gelato secures £1.3m investment

Hackney Gelato has secured a £1.3m follow-on investment from venture capital trust Pembroke VCT to fuel global expansion. The new…
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12 December

Shake Shack to open in Oxford

Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open in Oxford on 18 December, its 15th UK location. Shake…
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