All news articles – Page 13
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NewsYo! Sushi told to pull ads promoting cream puffs
The Advertising Standards Authority said the sushi chain’s KitKat cream puff campaign breached restrictions on online advertising of less healthy foods
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NewsGreene King puts up 65 pubs for sale
Earlier this year, the pub company announced it had identified c300 pubs that would be better served under different models, with half of these evaluated for a potential sale
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NewsSimmons appoints its CFO as interim CEO
The London-born value-led bar chain has appointed Maddy Gardner to lead the business on an interim basis following the departure of founder Nick Campbell
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NewsWhitbread restaurants to close for good in September
The Premier Inn operator is preparing for the final trading days of its branded restaurants as part of a major restructuring plan
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NewsUK growth and World Cup helps IHG offset Middle East drag
Strong demand driven by the FIFA World Cup helped InterContinental Hotels Group offset disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, as the Holiday Inn owner reported higher revenues and earnings for the first half of the year
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NewsVagabond to open first regional site in five years
The experiential wine bar concept, which is backed by Majestic and Fortress Investment Group, is taking the former Browns site in Brighton
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NewsFuture of Pubs Code Adjudicator uncertain as government review nears verdict
Ministers are considering whether the PCA should be retained, reformed or absorbed into another public body, as the regulator pursues a high-profile investigation into Stonegate, The Times reports
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NewsBodean's BBQ shutters three-strong estate
The London based BBQ specialist has closed its remaining locations in Soho, Tower Hill and Camden
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NewsPapa Johns appoints new UK MD
The pizza takeaway chain has promoted Grant Reed to the role of vice president and managing director for the UK
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NewsZero hours consultation deadline looms
UKHospitality has warned that proposals on zero hours contracts could act as a barrier to the number of jobs and hours offered to workers
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NewsStarbucks waters down rewards scheme
From 3 September, loyalty members will need to spend more to qualify for rewards, with the amount required for a free barista-made drink rising from £50 to £60
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NewsSadiq Khan orders Westminster to rethink licensing policy
In a formal response to council leaders, the Mayor of London argues Westminster risks undermining the capital’s hospitality sector by prioritising the concerns of a small number of residents over the wider benefits of London’s nightlife
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NewsPublic House Group appoints MD
Oliver Clifford previously held roles at TOCA Social, the competitive socialising football concept, and Soho House
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NewsGuinness delivers growth as Diageo unveils $1bn cost-cutting drive
The drinks giant recorded around 3% organic sales growth in Europe, driven primarily by “double-digit growth in Guinness in Great Britain”, according to chief financial officer Nik Jhangiani
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NewsMeta glasses risk ‘invading customer privacy’
Jeremy King and Sir Tim Martin have come out against Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ being worn in their venues
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the latest openings news from across the hospitality sector, featuring Quaglino’s, Wagamama, Vagabond, Chaiiwala and more
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NewsKFC UK boss: Hospitality can help tackle youth unemployment crisis
Rob Swain has called for greater recognition of hospitality as a career destination, arguing the sector has a critical role to play in tackling Britain’s growing youth unemployment challenge
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NewsStaycation boost fails to ease pressures on hotel operators
A late summer surge in UK staycation bookings is helping drive demand across parts of the hotel sector, but operators say rising labour, energy and maintenance costs continue to squeeze profitability despite stronger trading
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NewsPapa Johns reports strong UK growth as international division drives momentum
UK comparable sales increased 10% during Q2, as UK managing director Chris Phylactou is promoted to VP international at the pizza brand
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NewsGreg Thorp and Tom Springett to lead Itsu as joint MDs
The pair have taken over the running of the Asian-inspired food-to-go chain’s restaurant business, with CEO Clive Schlee moving back into a director’s role on the board