All Operators articles – Page 9
-
NewsNWTC appoints new CEO
The New World Trading Company, the operator behind The Botanist and The Florist, has appointed Jesper Friis as its new chief executive.
-
NewsUKH: ‘There’s an opportunity to press reset on certain legislation’
The Government must look at alternative methods of funding the hospitality industry if it wants the sector to play a meaningful part in the recovery of the UK economy, UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has told MCA’s The Conversation.
-
NewsWimpy adds delivery and takeaway sites
Wimpy opened a brand new site in Orpington over the Easter weekend, with half of its 68-strong estate now offering home delivery or takeaway during lockdown.
-
NewsLuke Johnson urges operators seeking investment to contact him
Luke Johnson has urged certain hospitality operators seeking investment to contact him.
-
NewsUKH: ‘Government silence equals consent on tronc JRS claims’
Where tronc is properly constructed as part of regular monthly payments, it should count as part of employee earnings in the furlough claim process, Kate Nicholls, UK Hospitality CEO has advised.
-
NewsFCA warns insurers ‘settle claims or explain’
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurance company bosses to speed up and settle coronavirus-related claims or explain themselves to the regulator.
-
NewsPizza Hut finds its mojo at time of crisis
Pizza Hut UK MD Neil Manhas has told MCA the brand has “found its mojo” serving the community at a time of crisis.
-
NewsKFC reopens select delivery-only sites
KFC has reopened several restaurants for delivery only, with further reopenings planned in the coming weeks.
-
NewsPeter Martin: If there’s one debt you do need to pay
So the waiting game begins. After the last weeks of frenetic activity as the hospitality sector lobbied hard for Government lifelines, most companies are locking themselves into survival mode.
-
NewsGreggs secures £150m credit from Covid Corporate scheme
Greggs will be able to meet its liquidity needs for a closure period of up to a year as a result of £150m credit received through the Covid Corporate Financing Facility scheme.
-
NewsTrade bodies warn support packages are being delivered too slowly
Crucial packages of support announced by the Government are not being delivered quickly enough to help businesses affected by the coronavirus, leading trade bodies have warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
-
NewsD&D London launches employee support platform
D&D London has launched an online platform to offer support and guidance to its 2000 employees throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
-
NewsMajor disruptions expected in global supply chains
There will be continued major disruptions to global supply chains as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA and Prestige Purchasing has indicated.
-
NewsUKH and CPL launch online training platform
UK Hospitality has launched an online training platform in partnership with CPL Learning to provide access to learning, wellbeing and personal development resources to furloughed employees.
-
NewsTRG raises £57m in share placing
The Restaurant Group has raised £57 million following the succes
-
NewsMcDonald’s pulls guidance following significant sales dip
McDonald’s has pulled both its FY20 and long-term guidance following a significant March sales decline across its markets.
-
NewsGoogle Maps highlights delivery and takeaway sites
Google has made changes to its Maps app to highlight the restaurants still open for takeaway and delivery during the coronavirus lockdown.
-
NewsBacardi launches cocktail delivery platform
In partnership with Deliveroo Editions, Bacardi is to launch a ‘virtual bar’ platform which will enable bars to deliver cocktails to consumers in London and Manchester.
-
InterviewsLeon: ‘So many people are saying they can’t get food’
Leon managing director Shereen Ritchie has told MCA of the brand’s ambition to reach the vulnerable and elderly as it launches a new grocery and ready meal delivery service today.
-
NewsAntonio Carluccio Foundation offers grants of £500,000 to businesses affected by coronavirus
The Antonio Carluccio Foundation will make grants of up to £500,000 this year to support hospitality businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic, MCA’s sister Magazine Big Hospitality reports.