All Operators articles – Page 14
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NewsRoadchef to continue ‘as long as possible’ after Mcdonald’s and Costa closures
Roadchef has vowed to carry on serving food on the nation’s road network, despite the loss of McDonald’s and Costa Coffee.
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NewsLeon: 'We have to do the right thing’
Leon has pledged to remain open to feed NHS and other key workers as scores of other operators wind down operations.
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NewsSupport needed for ‘vital’ takeaway and delivery services during lockdown
Restaurants and cafes will continue to be able to offer food delivery and takeaway under exemptions to the UK lockdown, the government has said.
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NewsWhy are big brands abandoning takeaway and delivery?
Takeaway and delivery last week emerged as a possible silver lining to the biblical storm clouds posing an existential threat to the restaurant and bar industry.
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NewsGreggs slashes outgoings
Greggs is completely shutting its entire estate in order to protect its people and customers, it has announced.
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NewsChestnut launches community initiatives
Chestnut Group has announced a range of upcoming initiatives to support its East-Anglian community during the temporary closure period. In line with Government instruction, the 11-strong restaurant and bar group ceased operations in its sites as of Friday (20 March) but has since announced a list of new services that ...
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NewsFulham Shore confident it will thrive again on return
Franco Manca and Real Greek operator Fulham Shore is confident it will thrive once the market returns to normal.
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NewsSt Austell – ‘Government support will enable us to secure hundreds of jobs’
Responding to Friday’s Government announcement detailing its Employee Retention Scheme, Kevin Georgel, St Austell Brewery CEO, has said it “came as both a huge relief and an enormous reassurance to the industry.”
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NewsHawthorn Leisure parent company “well prepared” for pub closures
Hawthorn Leisure parent company New River has said it is “well prepared” to deal with the prospect of a prolonged loss of income from its pub portfolio.
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NewsIndustry steps up calls for lease forfeiture moratorium
Following the Government’s emergency legislation last week preventing landlords from evicting tenants for at least a three month period, the Hospitality Industry is calling for similar action for commercial businesses.
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NewsPret to close all stores
Pret a Manger has just announced it will be closing all its 400 UK stores from this evening.
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NewsCafes, pubs, bars and restaurants told to close
As hospitality is put on lockdown, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a number of measures to protect jobs and businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Under ’The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme,’ the Government has pledged to cover 80% of employee wages, to extend the interest-free period for loans from six to twelve months, and defer VAT payments until the end of the financial year.
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NewsThe NTIA calls for ‘Big Freeze’
The NTIA has called for a complete freeze of the economy in an open letter to the Government released today.
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NewsJDW: ‘If pubs shut, the levels of Government support won’t matter’
Wetherspoon plans to keep pubs open “even under extreme duress,” as chairman Tim Martin warned that should they shut, the levels of Government support for employees will be inconsequential to job losses.
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NewsGovernment to offer 60% salary cover
The Government is expected to unveil an employment rescue package which funds 60% of salaries, according to people briefed on the matter.
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NewsChancellor expected to announce employee support package today
The Chancellor is expected to announce an employment and wage subsidy package today following late-night talks with business groups and union leaders.
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NewsDeltic – ‘we wont close until our employees are supported’
Deltic Group will continue to operate until the Government announce a sufficient support package for its employees, Peter Marks, Deltic CEO, has told MCA.
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NewsAzzurri shuts entire estate
Azzurri Group is to close all Ask, Zizzi and Coco di Mama restaurants from today, CEO Steve Holmes has announced.
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Analysis & Insight1 in 10 will continue to visit pubs and restaurants
More than one in ten will continue visit pubs and restaurants “at least as often” to show support to the sector, CGA’s latest snap poll has revealed.
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NewsHawksmoor - “other restaurant businesses will need your custom more”
One of many temporary closure announcements released yesterday, Hawksmoor co-founders Will Beckett and Huw Gott wrote an open letter to their customers.