Opening

How landlords are losing out in extended Leicester lockdown

Having been a Landlord of two successful real ale pubs, I have been watching with keen interest how my former…

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Brewhouse & Kitchen revenues rise 2.9% during first week of reopening

Brewhouse and Kitchen – the 22 site national brewpub group – has reported 2.9% like-for-like sales growth in its first…

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Opening weekend trade still down by 45% YoY

Managed pubs, bars and restaurants that opened last weekend saw like-for-like trading down by 44.5% against the year prior, according…

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The coronavirus diaries: Tony Lorenz, Lorenz Consultancy

Having negotiated rent reviews and lease renewals in the hospitality industry for over five decades and throughout the recessions of…

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30,000 jobs at risk, warns Welsh Independent Restaurant Collective

A survey of more than 100 independent pubs, cafes, restaurants and event caterers has estimated that at least 30,000 job…

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Pub and bar spending soars by 300%

Spending in pubs and bars soared by almost 300% over the 4 July and 5 July, compared to the weekend…

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The coronavirus diaries: Pizza Hut

Pizza is what we know best. We’re proud of the pizzas we’ve delivered and business growth we’ve seen in our…

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Mark Hix to open new restaurant in Lyme Regis

Chef restaurateur Mark Hix has announced he will open a new restaurant on the site formerly Hix Oyster and Fish…

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Realistic customer expectations? I’ll drink to that

I am worried about pubs and restaurants in Scotland reopening – but my worries have little to do with safety…

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Pret set to slash 1,000 jobs and shutter 30 stores

Pret a Manger is reportedly set to slash almost 1,000 staff roles and shutter 30 of its 450 UK stores…

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