Restaurants News – Page 40
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NewsCreams approaches 100 milestone
Creams is continuing its nationwide expansion with the opening of three new dessert cafés in London, bringing its portfolio to 100 sites.
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NewsHawksmoor: ‘Opening a restaurant in New York is the dream’
Steakhouse group Hawksmoor has made its long-awaited debut in New York. The international outpost is some seven years in the making, and follows one aborted attempt in the new World Trade Centre. The current location was originally set to launch in early 2020, but was delayed extensively as a result ...
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NewsGordon Ramsay reveals plans to expand Bread Street Kitchen across the UK
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has reported a loss of £5.1m for 2020, but remains committed to its growth strategy.
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NewsByron faces tips row
Byron is facing a row over tips after staff accused the company of creating a “hostile environment” between managers and waiting staff.
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NewsRamsay to open first Bread Street Kitchen outside capital
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is to open its first Bread Street Kitchen outside the capital, with an opening lined up in Edinburgh.
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NewsOn premise drinks continue to recover
CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has highlighted continuing improvements in on premise drinks sales following the reopening of late-night hospitality. During the week ending 14 August, sales were just -5% behind the same week in 2019, having been as wide as -27% during the week that included the 19 July reopening in England.
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NewsPrice inflation forecast to rise as supply disruptions hit reopening
Food and drink supply markets have been hit by widespread distribution problems and a spike in demand following the reopening of hospitality, the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals. Year-on-year food inflation stood at 1.6% in June, having levelled off at a time of year when it typically falls. The remaining months of 2021 are likely to see further increases in the level of food inflation, as sector demand returns towards pre-pandemic normality and extra supply costs and wage inflation feed into price increases.
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NewsNando’s closes restaurants due to supply issues
Nando’s has been forced to close some restaurants and reduce trading hours at others after its chicken deliveries were hit by a nationwide shortage of lorry drivers. The disruption is affecting around 50 out of its 400 restaurants. The company told MCA it would lend 70 staff “to support key suppliers and get things moving again.” Nando’s sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which have a unique customs arrangement due to Brexit, have not been affected.
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NewsLondon restaurant openings pipeline ‘particularly strong’
The number of restaurants opening in London is set to increase this year with a “particularly strong” autumn pipeline expected. Website Hot Dinners estimates that there could be more than 200 launches this year compared with 137 in 2020.
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NewsMoor Hall tops NRAs
Moor Hall in Lancashire has been named the Estrella Damm National Restaurant of the Year for the second year running.
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NewsLivelyhood and Four Hundred Rabbits join operators at Elephant Park
Livelyhood Pubs and sourdough pizza operator Four Hundred Rabbits will join the line up at Elephant Park in Southwark.
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NewsThe Ivy orders cultural review over ‘ignorant’ ad
The Ivy Collection has promised to review the concept, culture, and all internal and external processes of its Asia off-shoot, after being heavily criticized for a “culturally insensitive” advert.
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NewsMowgli to make London debut
Mowgli Street Food has signed its debut London site, at 5 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia.
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NewsIndividual Restaurants announce closures
Individual Restaurants has announced it is to close four sites within its 28-strong estate.
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NewsBoparan: Making our brands part of everyday lives
Boparan Restaurant Group’s new Restaurant Hub concept will look to capitalise on the residential delivery catchment of its Sainsbury’s location, and make its brands more part of customers’ everyday lives, MD Satnam Leihal has told MCA.
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NewsXscape Yorkshire makes new signings
Five Guys, Taco Bell, and Pollo To Go have been signed up for Xscape Yorkshire in Castleford, Landsec’s leisure and entertainment destination.
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NewsNathan’s to revive UK expansion plans
US hot dog giant Nathan’s Famous has announced plans to expand the business in Europe, including a refreshed growth drive in the UK.
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NewsHospitality needs sustained support in order to lead the recovery
The latest Future Shock report from CGA and UKHospitality highlights the pandemic’s impact on the sector and analyses the recovery since April’s reopening. A majority of business leaders now feel optimistic about market prospects for the next 12 months, while consumers are increasingly confident about going out.
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NewsRobin Rowland: ‘Wet-led businesses to benefit most from July 19’
Robin Rowland was a guest panelist on this week’s edition of The Conversation. He predicted a gradual return of consumer confidence within indoor environments, stating that wet-led businesses were more likely to benefit from the final stage of easing Covid restrictions.
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NewsJane Holbrook: ‘Cote had lost its way’
Cote executive chair Jane Holbrook has told MCA the new management team and owners are looking to “do a Wagamama” on the French brassiere brand.