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The latest industry news 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.
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Nov- 2023 -28 November
Today’s news in brief – 28/11/23
Shareholders backed TRG’s £506m sale to Apollo Global, privatising the company that operates Wagamama among others. Each share’s value of…
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28 November
Loungers sales rise 7.7% in H1
Loungers has reported that like-for-like sales rose 7.7% year-on-year in the half year ended 1 October, also marking 24% ahead…
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28 November
Hank’s Dirty to open permanent Castle Quarter diner
Vegan restaurant Hank’s Dirty has signed a six-year lease at Castle Quarter in Norwich, following the operator’s successful trading within…
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28 November
TRG shareholders approve £506m Apollo deal
The Restaurant Group shareholders have formally voted in favour of the company sale to US-based private equity company Apollo Global…
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27 November
Today’s news in brief – 27/11/23
Pho is set for expansion, securing fresh funding following a 33.6% turnover surge to £58.3m in FY23. Despite a profit…
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27 November
Extended hours for Euro 2024 ‘essential’ for pubs and bars, says UKH
Hospitality trade body UKHospitality has warned it is “essential” that trading hours are extended for the semi-finals and final stage…
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27 November
Marston’s appoints new non-executive director
British pub and hotel operator Marston’s PLC has announced the appointment of Rachel Osborne, who will join the board as…
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27 November
Pho to continue expansion amid 33.6% rise in FY23 turnover
Pho has secured additional funding to allow for continued expansion of Vietnamese street food restaurants through the next several years,…
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24 November
Today’s news in brief – 24/11/23
SSP introduced Café Local, a travel-focused café and retail concept in UK regional rail stations. Already in 15 stations like…
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24 November
Admiral Taverns reopens The Spinners after £250k refurb
Admiral Taverns has reopened The Spinners, a local pub in Leigh, following a combined investment of £250k from the pub…
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