Covid-19

Wagamama launches ‘Wok From Home’ cookery guide amid Covid-19 virus outbreak

Wagamama has announced the launch of its home cookery guide, ‘Wok From Home’, amid the coronavirus outbreak. Since the lockdown…

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One in ten use takeaway for the first time, says NPD group

One in ten people will use a delivery or takeaway service for the first time during the Covid-19 outbreak, the…

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Carluccio’s enters administration

Geoff Rowley and Phil Reynolds, partners at specialist business advisory firm FRP, have been appointed joint administrators of Italian restaurant…

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Restaurant and pub insolvencies rose before pandemic, says UHY Hacker Young

There were 1,452 restaurant and 526 UK pub insolvencies last year, according to UHY Hacker Young. The financial firm said…

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Boxpark temporarily ceases trading amid Covid-19 pandemic

Pop-up mall company Boxpark has announced the temporary closure of all its sites, forcing any tenants still operating as a…

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Carluccio’s poised to enter administration amid Covid-19 lockdown

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s is reportedly set to file for administration, putting almost 2,000 jobs at risk. According to the…

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Covid-19: Chiquito to close 61 stores permanently

Mexican restaurant chain Chiquito is to close 61 stores across the UK permanently as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.…

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Covid-19: Restaurant and pub sales fall 71% in last week of trading

Like-for-like sales in pubs, bars and restaurants nosedived 71% in the week that licensed premises were ordered to close amid…

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Stay calm: How to take the coronavirus crisis one day at a time

As a restaurateur that’s been in the industry for many years and has overcome many challenges, I can safely say…

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Pizza Hut delivery remains open despite restaurant closures amid coronavirus crisis

Pizza Hut has announced the temporary closure of all its UK dine-in restaurants amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak. In an…

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