All news articles – Page 384
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NewsTrade bodies urge sector to adopt ‘robust’ test and trace procedure
The sector must treat test and trace as a key part of its approach to reopening, or risk guidelines being “significantly strengthened” going forward, industry trade bodies have warned.
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NewsSam Smith’s refuses to support track and trace
Samuel Smith, the Yorkshire-based brewer and pub operator, is refusing to cooperate with the government’s track and trace system.
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NewsKate Nicholls: Industry needs to be squeaky clean to move forward
UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has warned the industry to be “squeaky clean” over the issue of multiple households meeting in hospitality venues so it doesn’t get the blame for future spikes. Speaking to MCA she said while there had been a “lot of focus on track and trace” the issue of multiple households coming together had been behind the “vectors of infection” in Greater Manchester, Leicester and parts of Scotland.
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NewsGordon Ramsay Restaurants plans to open 50 UK sites
Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group is pressing ahead with expansion plans, having made a profit of more than £15 million last year.
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NewsCompass Group appoints new chairman
Compass Group has appointed Ian Meakins as non-executive chairman and a director of the company.
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NewsTasty completes workforce cut back, continues to explore cost-cutting options
Wildwood operator Tasty has completed the process of reducing its workforce by 32%, making 284 staff redundant.
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NewsRobinsons announces boardroom shake-up
North west-based pubco Robinsons has announced a raft of changes to its board of directors.
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NewsEasterbrook hits back at McDonald’s lawsuit
McDonald’s former CEO Steve Easterbrook has responded to the company’s recent lawsuit, claiming the board knew of his sexual relationships with three other employees.
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NewsCEBR: Eat Out to Help Out could be government’s ‘most effective’ crisis policy
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme could end up being the government’s most effective crisis policy, the Centre for Economics and Business Research has said.
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NewsThe Estrella Damm National Restaurant awards launches Top 100 charity auction
The Estrella Damn National Restaurant Awards has launched a ‘Top 100’ charity auction, with all proceeds going to support the hospitality industry.
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NewsBurnham makes peace with pubs with appeal to public
Pub operators and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have released a joint statement calling on the public to “accept their role” in abiding by local lockdown measures in Greater Manchester. Signed by Admiral Taverns, Greene King, Hydes, Joseph Holt Brewery, JW Lees, Marston’s, Punch Pubs & Co., Robinsons Brewery, Star Pubs ...
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NewsYo! confirms CVA with 19 closures
Yo! has confirmed it will close 19 loss-making restaurants and cut 250 staff as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsTim Martin: Virus debate hampered by ‘lack of reliable information’
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has re-entered the debate on coronavirus suppression, arguing much of the science supporting lockdown is inconclusive, and lauding the “cool as ice” Swedish approach.
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NewsAlix Partners: Sensible debt is good financial management
Private equity debt financing will return to the casual dining sector as it begins to recover, Alix Partners MD Graeme Smith has predicted.
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NewsBoxpark appoints new property director
Boxpark has appointed Simon Bishop as property director to drive the company’s development plans over the next five years. Bishop has over 25 years’ experience in leisure acquisitions and has delivered sites in both the UK and Europe for brands including Peach Pub Company, Scottish and Newcastle Retail, City Inn ...
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NewsTen Entertainment to open 35 sites as bowling centres given the green light
Ten Entertainment Group is set to reopen a further 35 bowling centres tomorrow, following the government’s decision to resume its lockdown easing in England.
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NewsSoho Summer Street Festival a 'huge victory' as 90% re-open
The Summer Street Festival, a campaign launched in June by commercial landlords Soho Estates and Shaftesbury to temporarily pedestrianise the Soho area, has been celebrated as a “huge victory” in allowing hospitality businesses to operate alfresco. According to Soho Estates, 90% of hospitality operators have now reopened within the pedestrianised ...
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen attributes 115% sales growth to EOHO scheme
Brewhouse & Kitchen has seen 115% sales growth in the first six days of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
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NewsBowling alleys to reopen after lockdown easing delay
Bowling alleys and casinos are to reopen in England tomorrow as lockdown easing resumes.
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NewsGreene King rolls out takeaway to entire managed estate
Greene King has introduced food and drink takeaway across its entire food-led managed estate, making it the largest pub takeaway business in the UK.