All Restaurants articles – Page 14
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NewsHospitality sees ‘some of the largest falls’ in payroll numbers as UK unemployment rises
UKHospitality has said rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities in the sector are the results of ’endless cost increases’
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Analysis & InsightLease restructures: the alternative mechanisms giving operators breathing space
With Stonegate, Leon, Las Iguanas and Franco Manca all turning to property restructures to deal with onerous rent liabilities, Simon Brooke explores how business are finding greater flexibility and a better prospect of long-term survival by rebasing their leasehold costs
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NewsActivist hedge fund calls for sale of Whitbread
Corvex Management has written to Whitbread’s board and shareholders demanding a ‘rigorous and comprehensive’ sale process be launched for the business
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NewsPlatter John Lewis concept to launch this month
Launched in partnership with Benugo, as part of a multi-million pound investment in its in-store dining experience, the new concept will replace 32 cafés across the retailer’s estate
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NewsRobert De Niro angers locals with plan for Nobu rural retreat
Proposals by the Hollywood actor’s hospitality group include demolishing a golf course near Stamford, The Telegraph reports
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NewsBanana Tree partners with Uber Eats
The Big Table-owned brand said it has seen consistent growth in delivery orders, with Southeast Asian cuisine one of the UK’s fastest growing food categories
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NewsHop Vietnamese confirms Tottenham Court Road opening
The new location will span 2500 sqft and accommodate 60 diners, with plans for additional locations across the UK by the end of 2026
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NewsSpaghetti House ceases trading following collapse of parent company
The London-based Italian restaurant group, which has had a presence in the capital since 1955, has closed all sites with owner Lavval Restaurants Limited set to be wound down
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NewsDiscounting helps lure diners as consumers prioritise value
Data from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows more than 50% of Gen X and nearly half of all consumers would be encouraged to visit a hospitality venue by discounting incentives
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NewsShaftesbury Capital reports ‘positive start’ to 2026
The West End landlord says it is ‘well-positioned’ for growth, expansion and investment having completed 151 leasing transactions in the year to date
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NewsUKHospitality warns holiday tax bill could add £100 to the cost of a family break
The trade body has warned the holiday tax, announced in yesterday’s King’s Speech, is deeply unpopular with the public
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils new hospitality brand
Amid rising demand for its in-store dining offer, the retail giant is launching a new own-brand café and restaurant concept across its estate
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Analysis & InsightGeopolitical shocks threaten to drive foodservice cost increases despite March price dip
The latest data from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing suggests that despite a 1.4% fall in food and drink prices in March further rises are likely in the coming months
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NewsF1 Arcade names new CEO as Jonathan Peters departs
Former Gordon Ramsay Restaurants COO Mat Horvath is to step into the driver’s seat at the competitive socialising group as it enters ‘a new phase of scale and operational focus’
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InterviewsMartin Williams: ‘The global appeal of Evolv’s brands is incredibly strong’
The Evolv Collection CEO tells MCA the group is looking to expand its footprint further in New York and potentially bring its US-founded Queensyard restaurant concept to the UK
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NewsEvolv Collection reports £151.6m revenue
The Martin Williams-led group describes the 15 months to December 2025 as a ‘transformative period’ that has led to ‘dramatically improved’ profitability
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Analysis & InsightEating out cutbacks planned as consumer sentiment falls
Forty percent of people plan to eat out less, as consumer sentiment falls to a three year low amid anxieties over the economy and war in the Middle East, according to PwC
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NewsCoppa Club outperforms the market
Trading at the group’s other brand, Noci, has been softer, with a broader Italian food offer introduced at the restaurant
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NewsUKH urges government to provide hospitality energy support
The trade body has set out proposals for clear, targeted measures to support the sector through increased energy costs
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NewsJason Atherton: ‘I am trying to sustain our business by opening abroad’
The chef behind two Michelin-starred London restaurant Row on 5 has said his group is now much more cautious about expanding in the UK due to the tough market