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All Operators articles – Page 7
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NewsCMA’s decision on Amazon/Deliveroo deal ‘suffers from a critical flaw in logic’
The Competition and Markets Authority’s revised provisional findings that the Amazon/Deliveroo deal will not result in a substantial lessening of competition “suffer from a critical flaw in logic,” Domino’s has said.
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NewsOperators lower prices after VAT cut
Starbucks, Nando’s, KFCm Pret and JD Wetherspoon have joined McDonald’s in saying they will pass some or all of the VAT cut to customers.
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NewsDowney’s Dinerama to ‘close for good’ over rent impasse
Jonathan Downey’s Dinerama will reopen this weekend, but faces the likelihood of closing for good after 26 September, having failed to agree a deal with the landlord.
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NewsGovernment reveals new details of points-based immigration system
Employers should focus on improving the skills of their workforce rather than relying on immigrant labour, Home Office minister Kevin Foster has said. Set to come into force in January 2021, the new system is intended to end free movement with the EU, meaning EU migrants will be treated the same as those from the rest of the world.
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NewsGreene King appoints chief marketing officer
Greene King has appointed Maria Sebastian to the new role of chief marketing officer.
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NewsWelsh indoor hospitality to reopen 3 August
Welsh hospitality will be permitted to reopen indoor spaces from 3 August, first minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
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Analysis & InsightTrade down 45% on opening weekend for pub and restaurant groups
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups that opened last Saturday saw like for like trading 44.5% down compared to the same weekend last year, according to CGA’s Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightOne in four to spend less on eating out in next six months
One in four consumers will make spending less money on eating out a priority in the next six months, HIM/MCA Insight’s Recovery Report has found.
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NewsScottish hospitality to reopen with reduced distancing
Pubs and Restaurants in Scotland have been given the green light to reopen indoors on Wednesday (15 July) as the country moves into phase three of its four-step plan.
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NewsTRG secures £50m through CLBILS
The Restaurant Group has secured a loan of £50m through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBISL) as it looks to increase flexibility in its banking facilities.
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NewsWestminster council ups crowd control measures
Westminster Council has released a new wave of measures to reduce the risk of crowding ahead of hospitality’s second weekend of reopening.
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NewsTossed to appoint administrators
Tossed and Vital Ingredient operator Zest Food has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, having already told its workforce they would all be made redundant.
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NewsRockfish secures £1m through CIBLS
Rockfish, the Mitch Tonks-owned seafood restaurant group, has secured a loan of more than £1m to see it through the recovery period.
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Restaurant auction raises £225k
A restaurant industry fundraiser led by Huw Gott of Hawksmoor and Libby Andrews of Pho has raised more than £225,000 for those hit hardest by the coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsArc to launch new Box bar in Deansgate
Arc Inspirations is to launch a new bar under its Box brand to Deansgate, Manchester next year.
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NewsPret could close 10% of UK stores
Pret A Manger could close up to one in ten of its around 400-strong UK estate as it deals with the dramatic drop-off in city centre footfall.
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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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InterviewsM&B CEO Phil Urban: ‘People want to go out and be social again’
As social media storms go, it was up there with the silliest.
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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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NewsCapdesia backs Marugame Udon Europe JV
Global noodle brand, Marugame Udon, will launch in London next year as part of a newly formed a joint venture between Shoryu Ramen backer Toridoll Holdings Corporation and Wasabi backer Capdesia Group.