All news articles – Page 292
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NewsSSP sees improvement in revenues in Q4
SSP Group expects to achieve revenues of around 47% of 2019 levels in the fourth quarter, ending 30 September 2021, as passenger numbers continue to rise.
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NewsScotland given grace period for Covid passports
Nightclub operators in Scotland have been given a two-week grace period to the introduction of vaccine passports, until 18 October, but there are warnings that challenges still remain.
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NewsFulham Shore sees trading surpass 2019 levels
Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator Fulham Shore has seen total revenues reach more than £39m for the half year to 26 September 2021, compared to £36m achieved in 2019.
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NewsComptoir believes long-term prospects look 'extremely positive’
The reduction in competition for premium sites is prompting Comptoir to expand its estate with new sites for its QSR brand Shawa as well as Comptoir Libanais
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NewsRosa’s Thai: ‘hospitality is a fantastic learning experience’
Gavin Adair, Rosa’s Thai CEO says “there is a need to shift perceptions about working in hospitality”
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NewsGail’s: ‘We’ve had a very successful 18 months’
Its strong neighbourhood presence and ability to adapt to new markets has seen Gail’s make the most of the opportunities that have come about from the pandemic, according to MD Marta Pogroszewska.
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NewsSt Austell has ‘foundations for strong recovery’
The South West brewer and pub operator has reported an underlying operating loss of £2.9m for the full year 2020.
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NewsOCTOBER 2021
The October issue is packed full of analysis, exclusive interviews, features and comment on the eating and drinking out market.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims, NWTC and Lumina join MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Does hospitality have an image problem? Our special people panel will discuss the staffing crisis facing the sector at MCA’s annual flagship conference
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NewsCity Pub Group: ‘Thursday will be the new Friday’
The return to offices has led to a boost in City Pub Group’s London estate, but COO Toby Smith believes new working patterns will shift trade to different times of the week.
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NewsLabour pledge to scrap business rates
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said struggling high street businesses face a cliff edge when rates relief ends in March
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NewsVenues struggling to stay afloat amid staff exodus
Hospitality leaders have warned the prime minster that the sector is “close to imploding” under the strain of labour shortages.
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NewsEG Group acquires portfolio of 52 KFC sites
EG Group has become the largest franchisee for the KFC brand in Western Europe, following the acquisition of 52 UK sites from Amsric Group.
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NewsOakman: ‘A lot of our growth will come from repurposed sites’
The challenges around acquiring large freehold pub sites in great market towns has led Oakman Inns to refocus its growth strategy.
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NewsTasty sees losses reduce as summer trade boosts balance sheet
Tasty said it now had “a viable platform” on which to build a successful business following support from creditors, landlords and government, as it reported a +33% uplift in revenue for the half year to 27 June 2021.
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NewsAzzurri: ‘Coco di Mama has become omnichannel’
Coco Di Mama has gone from being a central London bricks and mortar business to having a nationwide proposition, with licensing and franching opportunities in play. And it’s all down to the pandemic.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie auditor found to have ‘serious lack of competence’
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has been fined more than £2.3m over numerous failings in the audits of Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsLoungers: 'Talk about the total package to attract staff'
The level of staff wages is not necessarily the only consideration for people working in hospitality, according to Caryn Savazzi, people director at Loungers.
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NewsBurger King UK lfls sales down 23% last year
Burger King UK experienced an “extremely encouraging performance in delivery and drive thru,” despite significant trading disruption in high streets and shopping centres in 2020
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NewsTurtle Bay sales 50% up on 2019 levels
Ajith Jayawickrema, deputy chairman, and co-founder of Turtle Bay has said that the company was trading “very strongly” out its of 44 sites.