Island Poké secures investment to accelerate future growth
Grab-and-go brand Island Poké has secured investment from Hero Brands to further accelerate its plans for growth both in the UK and internationally.
Archives for March 8, 2021
Nicola Gartenberg promoted to executive director at Adam Handling Restaurant Group
Nicola Gartenberg has been promoted to executive director at Adam Handling Restaurant Group (AHRG).
City centre dining to be lower than pre-Covid levels post pandemic, operators predict
Diners will return to city centre restaurants post the pandemic, but in smaller numbers than in pre-Coronavirus times, hospitality operators are predicting.
Rockfish secures Salcombe site
Mitch Tonk’s Rockfish restaurant chain has secured a location in Salcombe, Devon, that will take its total number of sites up to nine when it opens next spring.
Jollibee to invest £30m in UK expansion with 10 new openings planned this year
Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is planning to open 10 new restaurants in the UK this year as part of a £30m expansion drive.
Deliveroo confirms float intentions
Deliveroo has confirmed it is “considering an initial public offering” and intends to publish a registration document today (8 March).
Scottish Government admits no sector-specific evidence for hospitality shutdown
The Scottish Government has admitted in a freedom of information (FOI) response that it has not produced or sourced any specific evidence to support the restrictions on Scotland’s hospitality sector.
Government extends al fresco planning exemptions
The Government is to extend planning exemptions designed to make it easier for hospitality businesses to set up al fresco dining areas by another year.