All news articles – Page 229
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NewsBusinesses disappointed in lack of government support
Nearly two-thirds of hospitality businesses feel abandoned by the government, according to a recent survey by Peckwater Brands
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NewsSector calls for resolution to end rail strikes
The announcement of further strike action by rail workers nationwide will severely impede sector recovery, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsGhetto Golf to rebrand as Golf Fang
Imbiba-backed The Fang Collective has made the decision to rebrand its Ghetto Golf venues to coincide to the reopening of its refubished Birmingham site
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings and announcements, with new sites from Benugo, Chopstix, Gusto Italian, Island Poké, and more
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NewsCrêpeaffaire appoints non-executive chairman
João Noronha Lopes has 20 years’ global senior management experience mainly in the FMCG and hospitality sectors, with significant experience in franchise operations
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NewsCosta’s CEO re-joins McDonald’s in exec team
Jill McDonald is to step down at the end of the month and return to McDonald’s seven years after she last worked for the US fast food chain.
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NewsWork-life balance increasingly important in hospitality
The sector needs to focus on both careers and lifestyle, and offer better benefits, said leading operators at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsSSP buoyed by travel sector recovery
The food and beverage concessions operator reported steady recovery, with revenue running at 87% of 2019 levels overall and UK revenue at 82%
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NewsLoungers appoints chief people officer
Guy Youll will join the business in the autumn and lead the people side of the business, building on “the important work we have done this year”
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NewsGDP up by 0.5% in May
Defying expectations of stagnation, the economy is now estimated to be 1.7% above pre-pandemic levels, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsAscona targeting 30 Greggs sites
The forecourt operator has opened its first Greggs site at Crossways Service Station in Pembroke in North Wales, with planning permission submitted for a second at Holywell
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NewsWetherspoon: ‘recovery more laborious than anticipated’
Despite an improvement in sales since the last quarter, the company announced it is yet to return to pre-pandemic trading levels
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NewsLoungers reports record full year sales
The group achieved revenues of £237m for the 52 weeks to 17 April 2022 and has increased its openings target from 25 to 30 sites per year
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NewsBrewDog introduces transparency dashboard
The initiative aims towards increasing transparency and improving work culture following allegations against the craft beer powerhouse
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NewsIn pictures: ASK Italian's new community concept restaurant
Learnings from the revamped restaurant in Horsham will be rolled out to other ASK Italian sites in the coming year.
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NewsTomorrow’s newsletter
Unfortunately, due to an essential upgrade of our digital platform, we are unable to send out a newsletter tomorrow morning (Thursday 14 July)
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NewsThe pubs where fine food takes centre stage
Top chefs and bartenders in the pub and sector discussed demand for food-led pubs and the ready-to-drink market at MCA’s Pub Conference last week
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Pub Conference 2022
Highlights of the programme included a Q&A with Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne and Shepherd Name CEO Jonathan Neame and a presentation from Fuller’s CEO Simon Emeny
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NewsStarbucks ‘not designed for the future’
CEO Howard Schultz said the coffee shop company needs to modernise and transform to recreate an environment that is “relevant, welcoming and safe”
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NewsGDK owner plots New York IPO
Glasgow-based Hero Brands, which owns German, Doner Kebab, Island Poké and Choppaluna, plans to open 223 sites by the end of this year, bringing its total to 400