Coronavirus

KFC to reopen 500 locations amid Covid-19 pandemic

Fast food chain KFC has announced it is to reopen 500 of its restaurants for delivery amid the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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Compass Group launches £2bn share raising

Catering firm the Compass Group has announced it has launched a £2bn share offering in order to help increase its…

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Boparan set for Carluccio’s takeover

Boparan Restaurants is reportedly set to rescue Carluccio’s in a move that will save roughly 900 jobs.  According to Sky…

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33 South Main reveals £450,000 renovation

Pub and eatery 33 South Main in Naas Co. Kildare has unveiled a new £500,000 renovation and extension project which…

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Petitions to wind up restaurants rocket 165% 

The number of petitions to wind up restaurants has rocketed 165% to 53 in the year ended 20 April, according…

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The coronavirus diaries: James Santillo

My business surviving the Covid-19 pandemic doesn’t worry me, but losing or leaving loved ones does worry me and that’s…

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How to keep your pub going during lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak has closed down businesses left, right and centre, bringing with it an overwhelming time of economic uncertainty. …

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Marston’s agrees £70m banking facility

Pub operator Marston’s has revealed it has agreed a £70m banking facility to help improve its liquidity during the ongoing…

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Brighton Pier Group details cash-saving measures

The Brighton Pier Group has secured £5m in loans in order to shore up cash during the pandemic.  Both term…

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Five ways restaurants can adapt to survive the post-lockdown uncertainty 

It’s boom or bust time for restaurants. Even as lockdown starts to lift, there will be a core audience of…

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