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All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 23
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Analysis & InsightDrive-thrus a ‘significant milestone’ for Leon
Restaurant and cafe chains are in a “bunfight” for drive-thru sites as a surge in demand during the pandemic has seen them become one of the most in-demand parts of the property market.
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NewsDark kitchens and meal kits bolster Shoryu Ramen
Shoryu Ramen has forecast a moderate recovery scenario where its 2021 restaurant sales are down 42.4% on 2019 levels.
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NewsTortilla: IPO an exciting opportunity
Tortilla CEO Richard Morris has confirmed the burrito brand is looking at a possible IPO after appointing investment bank Liberum to explore its options.
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NewsNightclubs advised to seek vaccination status
Nightclubs and other event organisers have been advised to ask for proof that revellers have had two jabs or tested negative for Covid.
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NewsUnlocking of restrictions gets go-ahead
The easing of restrictions will go ahead on July 19, though people have been warned not to revert back to normal, and be cautious in the face of the ongoing risk of the virus.
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NewsCaring CFO steps down
Richard Caring’s chief financial officer of his restaurant businesses has stepped down to pursue a new project.
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NewsJane Holbrook: ‘Cote had lost its way’
Cote executive chair Jane Holbrook has told MCA the new management team and owners are looking to “do a Wagamama” on the French brassiere brand.
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NewsYoung’s sells tenanted pubs to Punch
Young’s has announced an agreement to sell most of its tenanted estate to Punch Pubs & Co.
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NewsCovid app alerts under review
Health secretary Sajid Javid is considering an “appropriate, balanced and proportionate” approach for self-isolation when people are pinged by the NHS app, Rishi Sunak has said.
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NewsPizzaExpress concludes refinancing
PizzaExpress has concluded its long-term refinancing as CEO David Campbell hailed a “transformational year” for the business.
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘British pubs handle evolution brilliantly’
Like the majority of the country, Simon Emeny is enjoying the afterglow of England’s football heroics when we speak on Thursday morning.
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NewsFuller’s ‘perfectly placed’ to benefit from return to normal life
Fuller’s has hailed a resilient performance after seeing its revenues fall by 77% in a year dominated by lockdowns.
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NewsTributes paid to former Marston’s chairman David Thompson
The former chairman of Marston’s David Thompson, described by colleagues as a man of “tremendous intellect and vigour”, has died aged 67.
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NewsJDW expects sales to return to 2019 levels
J D Wetherspoon has reported like-for-like sales were down 14.6% between 17 May-4 July.
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NewsTen Entertainment hails 'return to profitability'
Ten Entertainment Group (TEG) has hailed “a return to cash generation and profitability” after reopening on 17 May.
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Analysis & InsightSelf-isolation a ‘major unresolved issue’
The issue of staff being required to self-isolate after being pinged by the NHS app remains a major unresolved issue, but is subject to high-level discussions with government, MCA’s The Conversation has heard.
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NewsYolé franchisee eyes 100 sites
The master franchise holder of Yolé, the no added sugar ice cream and frozen yoghurt brand, has confirmed five prime London sites, with a plan for 100 over the next seven years.
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NewsEverards estate fully let and ready for 19 July
Everards has reported revenues were down 38% to £19.1m last year, with an operating loss of £1.2m.
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NewsRevolution anticipates ‘rapid recovery’
Revolution Bars Group reports that trading since 17 May is now up to 86% against the same period in 2019 when there were no Covid restrictions.
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NewsCovid passports ‘too much hassle’
Nightclubs and music venues will reopen without the need for Covid tests or vaccine passports from July 19, the Evening Standard reports.