All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 27
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NewsLockdown easing on track
The easing of lockdown restrictions will move forward in England, with pubs and restaurants to begin reopening from Monday.
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NewsStudents ‘can’t wait’ to go out again
Students and young people are desperate to return to late night bars and nightclub when allowed, Brighton Pier Group CEO Anne Ackord has said.
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Analysis & InsightTrack and trace rules will have major impact on business
Four in five (82%) hospitality leaders say new track and trace rules requiring all guests to sign in will impact their business.
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NewsTiny Cloud Kitchens expands nationwide
Tiny Cloud Kitchens, the virtual brand operator from Tootoomoo’s Phil McGuiness, has expanded nationwide to 25 sites.
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NewsFuller’s to raise £53m
Fuller’s has announced a share placing to raise around £53m, which will strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity position in preparation for a strong reopening.
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NewsStonegate to sell 42 pubs to RedCat
Stonegate has confirmed it has agreed to dispose of a package of 42 pubs to RedCat Pub Company for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to complete in the Summer.
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NewsAnglian anticipates ‘huge demand’
Anglian Country Inns is forecasting a “very good year” and hopes to be able to pay off its debts towards the end of this year, or early next, before returning to growth mode.
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NewsBrighton Pier Group downsizes bar estate
Brighton Pier Group has permanently closed three marginal sites from its bar division, previously known as Eclectic.
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NewsReturn of track and trace creates ‘many more problems’
NHS track and trace will resume on 12 April and require every customer to sign in, not just the lead booker, MCA understands.
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OpinionTake Popeyes’ plans with a pinch of Cajun
In the heady years of 2009-2018, stories of aggressive expansion plans were ten a penny.
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NewsPho has ‘competitive advantage’ in post-pandemic landscape
Pho, the Vietnamese restaurant group, is confident it can return to its expansion strategy once restrictions are lifted and the business has stabilised.
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InterviewsRoger Whiteside: ‘No question’ transport hubs will recover
Transport hubs still present a great opportunity, even if only half as busy as at previous levels, CEO Roger Whiteside has said.
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Analysis & InsightHow UK pubs became the focus of a global investment frenzy
The Great British Pub has become the subject of fervent interest from international investor groups looking for operational real estate. But is the sector as distressed as these funds believe?
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NewsRitchie to depart Leon
Leon UK managing director Shereen Ritchie is stepping down at the end of the month.
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NewsSecond CBILS for JDW
JD Wetherspoon secured a second CBILS loan in March 2021 of £51.7m, bringing its total facilities to £1.04bn.
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NewsWetherspoon reports £46m HY loss as restrictions bite
J D Wetherspoon has reported a loss before tax of £46.2m for the 26 to weeks to 24 January, as the “ever changing government guidelines” took their toll.
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NewsSacha Lord legal bid heading to High Court
Sacha Lord plans to take his legal action to the High Court for a Judicial Review, after he said the government had failed to provide evidence for why indoor hospitality cannot open at the same time as non-essential retail.
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InterviewsPret to launch consumer app
Pret CEO Pano Christou has revealed the launch of a consumer app is one the things he is looking forward to most at the business in 2021.
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News‘Significant increase in debt’ at Stonegate
Stonegate Pub Company made a loss before tax of £746m in the full year to 27 September 2020, following the purchase of Ei Group, and as a result of the pandemic.
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NewsCrosstown goes regional
Artisan doughnut concept Crosstown has launched its first location outside of London, with a delivery and collection hub in Cambridge.