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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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Dec- 2019 -10 December
Half of consumers want more meat-free meals, survey finds
Over half (51%) of diners would like more meat-free options when eating out and over seven in 10 (71%) would…
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10 December
JD Wetherspoon reveals £200m expansion plan
JD Wetherspoon has announced an investment of over £200m in order to develop new pubs and hotels, as well as…
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10 December
Carluccio’s plans further expansion through franchise partners
Carluccio’s has announced its intention to seek strategic franchise partners to support it in further business expansion. The Italian restaurant…
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9 December
Pho owners consider sale ahead of expansion plans
The private equity owners of vietnamese restaurant chain Pho are reportedly mulling over a potential sale of the business. According…
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9 December
The Latymer at Pennyhill Park appoints Steve Smith as head chef
Surrey-based Michelin starred restaurant, The Latymer, at Pennyhill Park has appointed Steve Smith as head chef. He joins from Bohemia…
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9 December
Distillery launches £1m crowdfunding campaign
Leading organic Scottish distillery, Nc’nean, has announced the launch of a £1m crowdfunding campaign. The campaign, launched through investment platform,…
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6 December
Licensed premises, pubs and restaurant numbers dip in 2019
The number of licensed premises has declined by 2% in the past year, according to CGA and AlixPartner’s latest market…
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6 December
Stonegate Ei merger must address local concerns, CMA finds
Stonegate Pub Company’s proposed £1.27bn purchase of Ei Group does not raise UK-wide competition concerns but could damage competition in…
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6 December
Oklava Bakery and Wine launches crowdfund for restaurant rebrand
Selin Kiazim has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds in order to transform its Kayseri restaurant into a bakery…
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5 December
Hoppers to open new King’s Cross restaurant
Sri Lankan restaurant chain Hoppers has announced it is set to open its third site in London’s King’s Cross in…
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