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News“Success depends on cooperation” UKH tells consumers
The consequences of getting the unlocking of hospitality wrong are unthinkable, and everyone will need to play their part, UK Hospitality has warned.
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NewsBrewdog to reopen entire English estate tomorrow
Brewdog will reopen all of its bars in England tomorrow (4 July), before reopening the external areas in its Scottish bars on Monday (6 July).
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NewsHall & Woodhouse to open with compulsory pre-booking system
Dorset-based pubco Hall & Woodhouse will begin reopening its sites next week with a compulsory pre-booking system in place.
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NewsFuller’s to open 27 pubs tomorrow
Fuller’s has announced a phased, gradual reopening, with 27 pubs to relaunch tomorrow.
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NewsPrezzo details phased reopening
Prezzo has confirmed details of its phased reopening plan, with eight restaurants to open tomorrow, with a further 27 following throughout July.
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NewsMitch Tonks: Rockfish will be strongest restaurant business in South West
Rockfish founder Mitch Tonks said the seafood restaurant group has “updated everything” during lockdown, using the crisis to reboot the business as it prepares to reopen on Saturday.
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NewsIndustry takes cautious approach to reopening
Hospitality operators are taking a cautious approach to reopening as just 59% of businesses plan to reopen some of their sites on 4 July, the new Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth has found.
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NewsAlixPartners: Necessity is the mother of invention
Relief, excitement and anxiety seem to be the overriding emotions emanating from hospitality operators since the government finally confirmed that 4 July is the date pubs and restaurants bring up the shutters after three months of inactivity. According to the latest weekly Hospitality Leaders Poll by MCA/HIM, exactly 50% of respondents are set to grasp that opportunity and reopen this coming weekend. The pent-up demand that exists from the public to eat and drink out has been highlighted by the volume of bookings many operators have already taken.
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NewsCasual Dining Group appoints administrators
Casual Dining Group, which operates brands including Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has appointed administrators. It said 91 sites would close with immediate effect causing a number of redundancies. The business said in today’s “extreme operating environment it is in the best interests of all stakeholders for the Group to enter administration, to enable the Group to conclude negotiations with landlords regarding the estate.”
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NewsShake Shack debuts in Brighton
Shake Shack is to debut in Brighton and Hove with a kitchen at Deliveroo Editions.
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NewsRed Oak Taverns secures £2.6m from CBILS
Red Oak Taverns has secured a £2.6m loan from Oak North via the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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NewsHospitality Leaders Poll: Industry split over track and trace
With the industry allowed to reopen on Saturday, operators are split over whether it’s viable for them to adhere to one of the safety guidelines revealed by the government last week. One aspect of the guidelines that has sparked debate is the cooperation with the NHS track and trace scheme, with operators asked to take contact details of visitors and hold them for 21 days. Further clarity on exactly what will be required is expected later this week
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NewsShepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame: Sticking to the extremities of the rent debate won’t help anyone
Landlords and operators “sticking to the extremities” of the rent debate are only prohibiting their chances of finding a viable solution, Shepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame has said.
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: 'The fundamental strengths of our business remain'
Mitchells & Butlers has said that despite the significant financial impact of the coronavirus crisis, it is focused on emerging in a position of strength, “with the intention of continuing to build the business and outperform the industry.”
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NewsMcDonald’s to open further 800 takeaway sites, extends menu
McDonald’s will reopen a further 800 sites for takeaway next week as it looks to reintroduce several menu items.
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NewsOne in five suppliers to close without further support
One in five hospitality suppliers expect to close without further government support, a new survey by the UK Hospitality Supplier Alliance has found.
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NewsShepherd Neame secures £25m credit facility
Shepherd Neame has strengthened its financial position in securing a borrowing facility through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
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NewsBritish Land agrees £3m in rent waivers
British Land has agreed £3m worth of rental waivers for the June quarter, on top of £2m for the March quarter, primarily for smaller, independent F&B operators.
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NewsUKH, CGA And Yumpingo unite to boost consumer confidence
A new initiative backed by UK Hospitality, CGA and Yumpingo is looking to help rebuild consumer confidence in eating and drinking out, and give operators feedback on how they feel about their experiences of hospitality post-coronavirus. Dubbed ‘We Hear You’, the free digital platform is based on Yumpingo’s existing review platform but will ask customers for feedback on the various safety measures implemented in line with government guidelines.
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NewsWagamama to reopen with sliding screen partitions
Wagamama has announced it will reopen four sites in the coming days to trial its new sliding screen safety feature.