All news articles – Page 190
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NewsFranco Manca scales back openings for 2023
In its half year report, Fulham Shore said it would be imprudent to maintain 2022’s opening tally of 18 new restaurants
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NewsAMT sold for £1.75m
A total of 25 of AMT’s 43 sites were included as part of the deal, with a further six subsequently sold to Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen for £62.5k
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NewsNightcap grants share options to employees
The Cocktail Club, Adventure Bar Group, and Barrio operator announced it has granted a total of 2,690,000 share options to a number of employees
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NewsUKHospitality: ‘Certainty needed on future of energy support scheme’
Responding to yesterday’s inflation figures, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls said businesses are experiencing inflation across operations
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NewsCity Pub Company: ‘We are curtailing our expansion and refurbishment plans’
Chairman Clive Watson said expansion plans have been paused amid staff shortages, higher operating costs, and decline in spend
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘Pizza in the post was a big driver for expansion’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference, head of marketing Ruth Carpenter spoke about building the brand outside London
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NewsAzzurri Group unveils new sustainable dining strategy
The Recipe for a Better Future report sets out the goals of providing carbon labelling and making 65% of dishes low carbon options
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NewsInflation for restaurants and hotels at 30-year high
The annual inflation rate for restaurants and hotels was at 10.2% in November, the highest rate since the estimate of 10.5% in December 1991
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NewsBowland Inns & Hotels makes first post-pandemic acquisition
The 10-strong Lancashire operator has acquired the Assheton Arms in Downham and is looking to expand further
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NewsShake Shack UK seeks to develop omnichannel strategy
Franchise operator Diverse Dining is also in negotiations with landlords for new sites, according to accounts filed at Companies House
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NewsHawksmoor sees strong sales momentum return
The restaurant group recorded an increase in turnover of 74% to £35.7m for the year to 31 December 2021 but a loss of £2.3m, despite strong trading
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NewsIn pictures: Omnichannel Foodservice Conference
Earlier this month, William Reed hosted its inaugural Omnichannel Conference, featuring speakers from Pret, PizzaExpress, Coco di Mama and Leon, among many more.
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NewsSingle-use plastic cutlery faces ban in England
The UK government is looking to impose restrictions on the use of single-use plastic cutlery and plates in order to curb pollution of rivers and seas.
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NewsWelsh businesses to get £460m in rates support from government
Welsh minister for finance and local government Rebecca Evans said it would boost businesses struggling with inflation and energy costs
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NewsRail strikes to go ahead as RMT rejects latest offer
Businesses have seen a 30% downturn in bookings and trade due to rail disruption over the festive season, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsPret: ‘We no longer rely on London footfall’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Foodservice Conference, interim MD Guy Meakin said the broader spread of the business meant it wasn’t reliant on trade returning to pre-Covid levels in the capital
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NewsLast chance to nominate your Retailers’ Retailer Award winners
The nominations process for the 2023 awards closes at close of play today, so don’t miss the chance to nominate your winners
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NewsCoco di Mama looks to build nationwide presence
Commercial brand director Sara McKennedy discussed expansion through retail, franchising, and delivery at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference last week
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NewsIn pictures: Gaucho’s new Liverpool restaurant
The Argentinian-inspired steak restaurant has opened its largest venue outside London in the former Bank of Liverpool building
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NewsEconomy contracts by 0.3%
GDP is estimated to have contracted by 0.3% in the three months to October 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics