Inverlonan to launch permanent restaurant and hotel
Inverlonan on Scotland’s west coast will launch a permanent restaurant and nine-bedroom hotel this November.
Archives for September 14, 2026
Burger King UK ventures further into the chicken category with chicken tenders
Burger King UK is launching chicken tenders nationwide from 15 September as it looks to capitalise on increasing demand for poultry products.
Carmelina’s to launch at The Webster Covent Garden
New Italian all-day dining concept Carmelina’s is set to open this October at The Webster Covent Garden in London’s West End.
Rethinking food waste and recycling: The operator’s playbook
In paid partnership with Biffa Limited
Waste is one of the few costs operators can control. Discover how better data and smarter systems can cut waste, boost recycling and protect margins.
Burger & Lobster to focus on international growth amid “tough” UK trading conditions
Burger & Lobster is to focus on growing its franchised international estate as it contends with continued challenging trading conditions in the UK.
Technology
First Table raises £5m to fund expansion in UK and Ireland
Restaurant booking platform First Table has raised $12m NZD (£5.1m) to fund its next phase of growth, with the UK and Ireland a core part of its expansion plans.
More than 800 hospitality businesses urge Prime Minister to deliver VAT cut
More than 800 hospitality businesses have signed an open letter urging the Prime Minister to outline plans for a lower rate of VAT for the sector following comments he made earlier this year.
Comment
Can an independent become too successful for its own home?
The dispute over Bread Ahead’s future at Borough Market exposes a growing contradiction at the heart of landlord strategies towards independent operators.