All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 48
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NewsC&C launches delivery app
Alcohol supplier C&C group has launched a delivery and click and collect app to enable on-trade sites to continue trading throughout the coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsPaul to replace Wild at Domino’s
Former Costa CEO Dominic Paul will replace David Wild as Domino’s chief executive next month.
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NewsHospitality rallies to support local communities
Over the weekend, several operators have concentrated efforts into supporting charities and NHS trusts in their local communities.
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NewsDeliveroo, Leon, Yard Sale Pizza and Pizza Punks lead the way on NHS fundraisers
Over the weekend, operators including Deliveroo, Leon Yard Sale Pizza and Pizza Punks launched fundraising campaigns to support NHS staff and frontline workers.
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NewsYoung’s places majority of staff on furlough
Young’s will retain all its staff through the coronavirus crisis by placing the vast majority on furlough – qualifying them for the Jobs Retention Scheme’s 80% Government wage subsidy - and reducing board members salaries by 20%.
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NewsLeon launches £1m NHS support campaign
Leon has furthered its support for the NHS with the launch of a not-for-profit campaign, FeedNHS, which will aim to deliver 5,600 hot meals per day to critical care staff across five major hospitals.
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NewsUKH – ‘Self-employed scheme not a total antidote but safety net for many’
“The support announced yesterday is not going to be an antidote for all the issues the self-employed will have, but is a welcome safety net for many,” Kate Nicholls, UK Hospitality CEO has told MCA.
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NewsBudweiser pledges £1m to British pubs
Budweiser UK has vowed to donate at least £1 million to British pubs through its new ‘Save Pub Life’ scheme, intended to support the sector during the coronavirus closure period.
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NewsGordan Ramsay Restaurant Group terminates employee contracts
The Gordan Ramsay Restaurant Group has terminated the contracts of more than 500 staff across its London restaurant portfolio.
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NewsBBPA welcomes self-employed support package
The British Beer and Pub Association has welcomed the Government support package for the self-employed.
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NewsFulham Shore closes all sites
Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator Fulham shore has announced the full closure of its estate.
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NewsTRG to place Chiquito in administration
The Restaurant Group-owned brand Chiquito has filed a notice of its intention to appoint administrators, suggesting it may be the first big restaurant group to collapse because of coronavirus, the Times reports.
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NewsDomino’s sees acceleration in delivery sales
Domino’s UK has reported an acceleration in delivery sales since the Government enforced closure of bars and restaurants. In the last week, trading for the group has increased, with growth in delivery more than offsetting the lack of collection orders, which typically accounts for around 20% of sales. In line ...
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NewsCity Pub Group to raise new equity through placing and open offer
City Pub Group has announced a placing and open offer to raise new equity of £22 million.
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NewsSelf-employed to receive 80% of last three years profits
The Government will pay self-employed people who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus a taxable grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits over the last three years, the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced at today’s press conference.
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NewsCosta, Domino’s and Pizza Hut mass-distribute to key workers and the vulnerable
Costa, Dominos and Pizza Hut have all launched initiatives to deliver free food and drink to key workers and vulnerable communities.
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NewsHall & Woodhouse cancels rent and suspends loan repayments
Pub company Hall & Woodhouse has cancelled all rent and service charges, and suspended loan repayments for eight weeks across its 180-strong estate.
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NewsHospitality charity calls for food and catering support
Hospitality industry charity Only a Pavement Away has called on the industry for food and catering support.
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NewsGrind sees 5x growth in online business because of coronavirus
As a result of the Government enforced lockdown, coffee-brand Grind has seen substantial growth in orders on its online shop, David Abrahamovitch, Grind CEO, has told MCA.
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NewsBoxpark: 'You can't sit in your ivory tower and collect your cheque'
Boxpark CEO Roger Wade has said that to ensure SME’s survive the coronavirus lockdown, landlords must work together with tenants and make sacrifices.