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NewsHornby and Pavli appointed to Only A Pavement Away board
The Restaurant Group chief executive Andy Hornby, and former managing director of operations at Punch and hospitality consultant Paul Pavli, are among six new appointments to the board of trustees at charity Only A Pavement Away (OAPA).
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NewsBBPA calls for greater clarity on Covid certification
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for long-term clarity on the situation regarding the possible introduce of compulsory Covid status certificates for hospitality venues.
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NewsMcDonald’s and Uber partner on enhanced app
McDonald’s and Uber have partnered to bring delivery, click & serve, takeaway, table service or drive thru digital functions together for the first time via the My McDonald’s consumer app.
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NewsLandlords urge ‘compromise on all sides’
Hospitality operators and landlords should “share the pain” and split rental arrears 50-50 if unable to pay outstanding rent, according to a new proposal drawn up by institutional landlords.
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NewsPret creates omnichannel director
Pret A Manger has created a new senior management role to reflect its ongoing shift towards becoming on multi-channel business.
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NewsSt Austell to reopen managed pubs
t Austell Brewery is set to reopen 18 of its managed houses for outdoor service today (Thursday 29th April), having made significant investments in its al fresco spaces.
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NewsCovid certificates for large events only
Compulsory Covid status certificates for pubs and restaurants are looking increasingly unlikely, with a government review set recommend documents are required only for larger events.
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NewsTaster raises new cash for franchise roll-out
Dark kitchen start-up Taster has raised $37m (£26.5m) in new investment to roll out its delivery only model across Europe.
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NewsKFC sees strong growth
KFC grew sales in the UK by 16% in Q1, the second biggest increase worldwide after China.
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NewsCity Pub Group ups Mosaic stake
City Pub Group has acquired a 49% stake in Kensington Park Hotel and increased its shareholding in Mosaic Pub and Dining.
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NewsTech removes pain points for guests
Two in five (40%) of consumers have said that technology has improved their hospitality experiences, according to the latest GO Technology report from Zonal and CGA.
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NewsMcDonald’s and KFC rapidly expand delivery footprint
McDonald’s and KFC have both more than doubled their share of the total delivery market since 2019, Lumina Intelligence research finds.
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NewsHakkasan acquired by Tao Group Hospitality
Hakkasan Group has been acquired by US-based Tao Group Hospitality, which plans to expand its global portfolio of brands including in the UK.
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NewsBurger King promotes meat-free options
Burger King has expanded its range of meat-free items, adding a Vegan Royale to its menu. The burger is certified by The Vegan Society and is made with crispy-coated plant-based chicken.
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NewsWhitbread banks on staycation summer
Whitbread is yet another business banking on a boom in staycations this summer to help it recover some of the £1bn loss it racked up last year.
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NewsSchedule for lifting lockdown remains on track
More than 38 million people in England live in areas that are recording almost no new cases of Covid-19, according to analysis carried out by The Times.
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NewsKaren Jones joins Deliveroo board
Prezzo’s executive chair Karen Jones has been appointed to Deliveroo’s board as a non-executive director (NED).
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NewsBeer supply is ‘patchy’ in areas but not ‘critical’
Mitchells & Butlers and Greene King have found that the supply of certain beer brands – namely Birra Moretti on draft – has been “patchy” but it not causing a huge problem yet, attendees of MCA’s The Conversation heard.
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NewsGreene King: ‘Majority of orders are through our app’
Greene King has seen usage levels of its app soar since reopening, with 70% of its orders being submitted by guests through the technology, chief executive Nick Mackenzie told MCA’s The Conversation.
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NewsChoppaluna strengthens team
Former Eat director Esther Arnanz has joined Choppaluna as director of operations.