MPs from across the political divide including the Conservative’s Tobias Ellwood and former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron have voiced their support for measures to support the hospitality sector.
Various Eateries plans to open up to 10 Noci sites and three Coppa Clubs in the next phase of its roll-out having reported a ‘solid’ performance in 2023.
Greg Marchand has closed the Covent Garden outpost of his Parisian bistro Frenchie after eight years, blaming the ‘increasingly challenging’ trading environment in London.
MasterChef winner Simon Wood and Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, have joined a host of Manchester chefs and operators calling for a cut in VAT to 10% for the hospitality sector.
We gathered a group of chefs, restaurateurs, meat suppliers, and butchers round a table, in partnership with Bord Bia, to discuss the challenges – and opportunities – facing those in the beef sector.
North Brewing has been acquired by Steve Holt, owner of fellow Leeds-based brewery Kirkstall, in a pre-pack deal that will secure the jobs of 78 North employees.
Rockfish is returning to the expansion trail and in the process of completing a £3m fundraise following a ‘difficult year’ that saw it swing to a £876,000 loss.
US-based casual dining operator Dine Brands Global is looking to launch a ‘duel-branded restaurant concept’ in the UK that encompasses its IHOP and Applebee’s chains.
Patty & Bun has said it is ‘continuing to focus on the development and expansion’ of its restaurant estate despite swinging to a £2.2m loss in its latest financial results.
Popeyes will open its first travel hub restaurant this year with a site in London’s Waterloo station as part of plans that will see it double its UK estate in 2024.
North Brewing is actively seeking investment to secure its future, after solicitors acting on behalf of the Leeds-based brewery filed notice of intent (NOI) to appoint administrators
Mid-market casual dining operators will ‘continue to struggle for real growth’ in the year ahead as more consumers ditch dine-in restaurants, according to a new report from Christie & Co.
Wonderland, the Soho-based casual dining restaurant that positions itself as being for both vegans and meat eaters, has closed its doors indefinitely little more than six months since its launch.
Steakhouse group Flat Iron has announced it will launch two further London restaurants this year, alongside its first site in Manchester, after reporting ‘record sales’.
Hospitality businesses have been ‘left dismayed’ after the main train drivers' union, Aslef, announced that a fresh series of rail strikes would take place later this month.
The Warwickshire-based bar and restaurant group behind venues including pubs The Royal Pug, The Fat Pug, and The Black Pug in Warwick, and The Lazy Pug in Shipston is continuing to expand with plans for a new Pug venue.
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has said the cost-of-living crisis has hindered its post-Covid performance despite it reporting a rise in turnover in its latest accounts.
Sri Lankan restaurant group The Coconut Tree is planning its first openings in London having launched an equity-based crowdfund that’s aiming to raise £1m.
Cardiff-based restaurateurs Phill and Deb Lewis are to close their sustainability-focused outdoor restaurant Kindle, describing the decision as ‘a reflection of the current industry struggles’.
