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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Feb- 2021 -8 February
Franco Manca owners reveal expansion plans despite restrictions
Fulham Shore has revealed plans to open new Franco Manca and The Real Greek sites this summer. The company which currently operates 72 restaurants across the UK said the “well-publicised difficulties” in the hospitality sector are providing the group with “opportunities to acquire new sites at much reduced rents and…
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8 February
65.1% of Brits to ‘boycott’ venues with poor hygiene, research reveals
Almost two thirds (65.1%) of Brits will reportedly “boycott” restaurants, bars, pubs or hotels with a poor reputation for hygiene and infection control. The data was obtained by a nationally-representative survey into 2,000 members of the public, by infection control specialist JLA, as part of its “Infection Insights” campaign to…
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8 February
Losses from top 100 UK restaurant groups rise 112% to £571m
The top 100 UK restaurants groups saw their losses soar by 112% to £571m last year, rising from reported losses of £269m at the end of last March, according to UHY Hacker Young. The firm said these losses only run up to the start of the lockdown and are therefore…
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5 February
Shake Shack partners with Deliveroo for ‘delivery only’ hub in Cambridge
Fast food restaurant Shake Shack has partnered with Deliveroo to open its first “delivery only” venue in Cambridge. The hub is set to open on 9 February and will operate from 12:00PM to 10:45PM, seven days a week. To celebrate the launch Deliveroo has offered customers free delivery until 14…
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5 February
London pubs encouraged to use sites for film and TV
London pubs are being encouraged to generate alternative income during lockdown by promoting their venues to be used as locations for the TV and film industry. Locations London, a leading filming location agency, said it is now backing the hospitality industry by encouraging pubs to get listed on their books,…
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5 February
Mamasan to open new restaurant at Liverpool One
South East Asian bar and brasserie, Mamasan, has announced it is to open a new restaurant at Liverpool One. The restaurant, which focuses on elevated dining, drinks and music, has signed for a 6,875 sq ft space. Founded by Brad Stevens, the creator of culinary concepts Bar Soba and Pizza…
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5 February
Hospitality industry’s furlough costs nears £550m a month
Furlough’s continuation is costing the hospitality industry £542m every month, according to the labour management service S4labour. While the scheme has provided a lifeline for businesses within the sector and beyond, it reportedly continues to rack up bills for firms through national insurance contributions, holiday pay, and pension costs. Despite…
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4 February
ISHC adds RLA’s CEO to its board
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISCH) has elected RLA CEO Roger Allen as its newest board member. ISHC is represented by some 200 of the industry’s “most respected professionals” from across six continents with the aim of being the leading source for global hospitality expertise. The ISHC was founded…
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4 February
BBPA relaunches beer destruction management platform
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the relaunch of cross-industry platform which works to manage the destruction of beer and reclaim duty for out-of-date beer as a result of the third national lockdown. The returnyourbeer.co.uk site was used extensively following the first national lockdown, and its reopening…
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4 February
Deliveroo launches ‘Signature’ service for restaurant partners
Deliveroo has announced a global expansion of its ‘Signature’ service for restaurant partners across the UK and international markets. The service allows for customers to order delivery, as well as pick up and table service via restaurants’ own websites and apps, whilst allowing restaurants to “benefit” from Deliveroo’s expertise in…
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