Today’s news in brief – 13/03/24

Turnover at Honest Burgers rose 26%, up £10.1m to £48.3m to 29 January 2023, as operating losses narrowed by 74% to a loss of just £1.4m compared with £5.4m in FY22. The news comes as Honest Burgers achieved a like-for-like sales rise of 11.3% compared to the year prior. 

Eating and drinking out remains important to Britons, new research shows, as 65% have said they prioritise hospitality outings. This number rises to 71% among those 65 and over. In addition, 74% of respondents believe hospitality needs and deserves support from the government.

Chopstix has opened a new site in Lincoln with RTL Enterprises. The new unit, located on Lincoln High Street, follows several high-profile openings for the franchisee in 2023. As part of the agreement, RTL oversees the full management of all sites, with employees undergoing an extensive Chopstix induction.

Apple Butter will open its second site at 4-5 Langham Place on 15 March. Since opening its first café on Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, in January 2020, Apple Butter has become a beloved brunch haven known for its perpetual queues down the street. Diverging from the flagship, the new site will offer an all-day dining experience, showcasing an array of lunch options, all prepared with halal ingredients.