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NewsMcDonald’s to begin reopening restaurants for walk-in takeaway
McDonald’s plans to reopen the majority of its restaurants for walk-in takeaway customers in England, Wales, North Ireland and Ireland from 22 February, following trials with new Covid-secure measures being carried out this week.
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NewsPrezzo faces insolvency over rent arrears
The owner of Prezzo is exploring whether to put the Italian restaurant chain through an insolvency process amid continued uncertainty about the industry’s reopening timetable, Sky News reports.
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NewsSacha Lord: Vacant retail must be repurposed
The collapse of the retail sector will create a domino effect of closures and increased socio-economic hardship unless spaces are repurposed, Sacha Lord, night time economy advisor for Greater Manchester has warned.
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NewsBig Table reaches Centre Parcs deal, unveils new concept
Big Table Group has agreed a new long-term partnership with Center Parcs, which will include an investment program across its 12 restaurant locations and see the introduction of a new premium Italian restaurant concept.
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NewsPub beer gardens safer than private gardens
Meeting in groups in pubs beer gardens is safer than meeting in private gardens, a professor of epidemiology has suggested.
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NewsCarlsberg predicts surge in demand
Carlsberg is expecting a surge in demand this summer similar to a boom seen a century ago as more people are vaccinated and lockdowns lift, according to the beer company’s CEO.
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NewsDarby steps down from Brains
SA Brain CEO Alistair Darby has stepped down from the company after the completion of a deal that sees Marston’s take over the running of its pubs.
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NewsFulham Shore to restart expansion when normal trading resumes
Fulham Shore has reported it is trading at around 46% of normal trading levels during lockdown.
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NewsRestaurant losses up 112%
Losses at the top 100 UK restaurant groups increased 112% to £517m last year, rising from reported losses of £269m at the end of last month.
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NewsIsland Poké kicks off 2021 expansion
Hawaiin-inspired to go concept Island Poké is launching its fourth dark kitchen next week after seeing success in the delivery-only space last year.
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NewsThe Halal Guys to permanently close flagship London restaurant
US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys will not reopen its flagship London restaurant in Leicester Square.
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NewsFormer TRG CEO joins Camile Thai team
Dublin-based restaurant concept Camile Thai Kitchen has strengthened its senior team in preparation for an international expansion.
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NewsHotel rooms block-booked ahead of quarantine scheme
Hotels across the country have been asked to prepare for an onslaught of passengers as rooms are block-booked ahead of the government’s quarantine scheme.
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NewsOaktree backs Anand’s pub vehicle
Rooney Anand’s pub investment vehicle Redcat Pub Company has been backed by US investment firm Oaktree, the Telegraph reports.
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NewsPubs to lose out on £331m in beer sales because of closures
Up to £331m in beer sales will be lost as a result of pub closures during the coronavirus lockdowns, the British Beer and Pub Association has said.
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NewsCaffè Nero expands at-home range at Sainsbury’s and Amazon
Caffè Nero has expanded its at-home range into Sainsbury’s and Amazon following a surge in its ecommerce sales.
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NewsKFC UK outperforms global markets
KFC system sales in the UK saw the biggest uplift of all its markets in Q4 last year, according to Yum! Brands financial reports.
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NewsInn Collection Group founder retires
The Inn Collection Group founder Keith Liddle has stepped down from his role as executive deputy chairman to enter planned retirement.
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NewsShake Shack to make Cambridge debut
Shake Shack is set to launch its latest delivery only kitchen next week in Cambridge.
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NewsDeliveroo launches new subscription service
Deliveroo has launched a new subscription service for orders over £25, which will offer couples, families and groups unlimited free delivery for £3.49 per month.