All Restaurants articles – Page 4
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NewsWhitbread non-exec steps down
Whitbread non-executive director Deanna Oppenheimer is to step down from the board this year.
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NewsWelcome Break shows “resilience” in post-lockdown recovery
Motorway service operator Welcome Break has seen a “resilient” recovery in sales post-lockdown, owner Applegreen has announced.
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NewsGBK enters sales process
Gourmet Burger Kitchen parent company Famous Brands has initiated a sales process for the chain. Last month, the South Africa-based group said it was continuing to explore “all options” to ensure the long-term sustainability of the brand in light of the coronavirus crisis, but has since decided to let go of the business.
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InterviewsRare Restaurants CEO Martin Williams: ‘Rule of six could boost bookings’
The government’s new ‘rule of six’ mandate could prompt consumers to dine out in larger mixed groups, Rare Restaurants CEO Martin Williams has said.
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NewsDomino’s delivers 5,000 new jobs after strong lockdown trading
Domino’s UK & Ireland will be hiring an additional 5,000 staff following a surge in demand during the coronavirus crisis.
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InterviewsRockfish CEO Mitch Tonks: Lockdown made us realise our staff model was unsustainable
The co-founder of Rockfish restaurant group and fine dining restaurant The Seahorse on streamlining his business post lockdown, changing his approach to staff and weathering the coming winter.
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Analysis & InsightOne in four operators remain closed post-lockdown
Nearly a quarter of the UK’s licensed premises were yet to reopen by the end of August, with the London market particularly slow to recover, according to CGA and AlixPartner’s latest Market Recovery Monitor.
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Analysis & InsightEat Out sees sector lfls bounce back to 2019 levels
Managed pub, restaurant and bar groups saw collective like-for-like sales bounce back to 2019 levels because of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, according to the latest Coffer Peach Tracker from CGA.
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Analysis & InsightOperators avoid significant menu price hikes post-lockdown
While menu prices have slightly increased since lockdown ended, operators have avoided making significant price hikes despite the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis, according to Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightAugust consumer spend sees first uplift since lockdown
Consumer spending saw its first uplift since February 2020 last month, with pubs, bars and takeaway services all experiencing a boost, according to data from Barclaycard.
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NewsPHE announces new calorie and salt reduction guidelines
Foodservice and takeaway businesses will be encouraged to follow voluntary calorie reduction guidelines to “support the national effort against covid-19 and obesity,” Public Health England has announced.
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NewsMitch Tonks ‘astounded’ by Rockfish’s post-lockdown trading
Rockfish co-founder Mitch Tonks has said he is “astounded” by the numbers in its first month of reopening, as the group’s nine restaurants are once again open for business.
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NewsFulham Shore raises £2.25m in share placing
Fulham Shore has raised £2.25m in a share placing that was oversubscribed.
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NewsPizza Express to close 15% of estate in restructuring
Pizza Express has today announced that it is to undergo a financial and operational restructuring, which could see the permanent closure of 15% of its estate.
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NewsBill’s, Ivy and Caprice join EOHO scheme
Richard Caring restaurants Bill’s, The Ivy Collection and Caprice have joined the Chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
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NewsMitch Tonks: Rockfish will be strongest restaurant business in South West
Rockfish founder Mitch Tonks said the seafood restaurant group has “updated everything” during lockdown, using the crisis to reboot the business as it prepares to reopen on Saturday.
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InterviewsPatty & Bun: ‘How you treat people now will define you forever’
How restaurant businesses act now in terms of dealing with their staff, suppliers and customers will mark them out for the future once the lockdown restrictions have been lifted, Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman has said.
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NewsHonest reveals reopening plans
Honest Burgers is planning to re-open some of its sites for delivery-only as early next month, Big Hospitality reports.
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NewsYo!, Prezzo and Byron among latest casual dining closures
Yo!, Prezzo and Byron are some of the latest casual dining operators to temporarily close their doors.
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NewsRestaurants close dine-in, announce delivery options
Bao, Kricket, Berber & Q, Breddos Tacos and Monty’s Deli are among the restaurant groups to announce temporary closures.