Investment

Fire-hit restaurant to reopen and expand

Owners of Piccolino’s flagship Caffé Grande, Manchester, have announced plans for expansion as the restaurant prepares to reopen at the…

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Sodexo’s profits fall by 9.9%

Food services and facilities management group Sodexo has posted a 9.9% drop in its group net profit to €651m (£566m)…

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Hospitality costs reach 12-year high

Government-implemented costs are taking a significant toll on businesses in the eating and drinking-out sector, new data by UKHospitality and…

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Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty

The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit. A vote to leave rates…

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How digital tech like AI and chatbots is changing the catering industry

Digital technology has revolutionised the way customers search and choose what hotel accommodation to book when travelling for business or…

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M Restaurants’ CEO to lead Gaucho through next phase

Martin Williams, CEO of restaurant group M Restaurants, will be leading steak chain Gaucho through its next phase after the…

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Timothy Taylor restaurant put up for sale

Harrogate Brasserie, the restaurant owned by regional pub operator Timothy Taylor Brewery, has been brought to the market by specialist…

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Macleod’s restaurant awarded 2 AA Rosettes

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa near Skipton, Yorkshire, has announced that its flagship restaurant, Macleod’s, has been awarded…

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Deltic ‘surprise’ as Revolution walks away from acquisition deal

Bar and nightclub operator Deltic Group has expressed its “surprise” at the announcement that Revolution Bars Group would be terminating…

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Apprenticeships reform: Good news for SMEs

“For the past 18 months the Apprenticeship Levy has been firmly in the spotlight. While larger business with a pay…

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