How I Got Here: Lisa Richards
The founder of Margate's recently-relaunched GB-PIZZA-CO on how she came to work in restaurants, her issue with WhatsApp groups, and challenging banter culture in the kitchen
Archives for July 26, 2023
‘Another tough quarter’ for hospitality as more than 1,100 outlets lost in Q2
Hospitality recorded 1,139 net closures in the second quarter of this year, equivalent to 12.5 outlets shutting each day, according to the new Hospitality Market Monitor.
Pub growth comes ‘at the expense of restaurants’ as sunshine warms up managed groups' sales
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups recorded a ninth successive month of year-on-year sales growth in June 2023, the new Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows.
Flat Iron fights for Covid business insurance payout
London-based steakhouse chain Flat Iron has accused its insurer QIC Europe of failing to pay for losses associated with disruption suffered during Covid 19 lockdowns.
UKH: Ofgem recommendations ‘must be actioned urgently to avoid further business failures’
UKHospitality (UKH) has warned recommendations made by Ofgem in its non-domestic market review ‘must be actioned urgently’ if the sector is to avoid further business failures.
Manchester’s New Wave Ramen to launch first permanent site
New Wave Ramen will build on its success at Manchester’s Mackie Mayor food hall with the launch of its debut permanent site later this year.
Six ways to protect customers (and your business) from allergen risks
Head of environmental health at Shield Safety and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Rob Easton on the latest trends in food allergy incidents and the implications for food businesses.