Radio
Coverage of how radio is used across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector for brand storytelling, marketing campaigns, recruitment drives, and public relations. This section highlights partnerships with national and regional stations, F&B promotions, and the role of radio in building awareness for restaurants, pubs, and hospitality groups. Designed for operators and marketers, it offers insight into audio as a tool for audience engagement in a competitive media landscape.
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Oct- 2019 -21 OctoberRestaurants
First UK Chick-fil-a restaurant set to close following LGBT backlash
Chick-fil-a’s first UK restaurant is set to close following backlash from the LGBT+ community. It comes after LGBT+ groups boycotted the opening of the restaurant, over comments made by the American fast food chain’s CEO about the LGBT+ community. A spokesperson for the chain told the BBC that “the right…
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16 OctoberRestaurants
LGBT+ groups boycott Chic-fil-a’s UK debut
LGBT+ groups are boycotting the opening of Chic-fil-a’s first UK restaurant, over comments made by the American fast food chain’s CEO about the LGBT+ community. In 2012 CEO Dan Cathy reportedly said on US radio programme, The Ken Coleman Show, that “defining marriage differently to the bible was akin to…
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Sep- 2019 -18 SeptemberAdvice
Maintaining service levels over the festive period
Festive trading in hospitality can be fraught with difficulties – it’s likely there will be new staff to manage, more covers needed, different menus to roll out and altered table layouts to navigate – not to mention that all of this sits on top of the inevitably increased footfall. The…
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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneRestaurants
Pod sold to ASK Italian owner in pre-pack administration
Pod Food Limited has been sold to Azzurri Group, owner of the ASK Italian, Zizzi, Coco di Mama and Radio Alice brands. The sale was via a pre-pack administration after Damian Webb and Allan Kelly of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed administrators of Pod Food Limited on the 21…
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Jan- 2019 -18 JanuaryOpinion
Closing time? How pubs and bars can fight back in 2019
The UK hospitality industry has witnessed a similar trajectory to the high street, with many pubs and bars struggling to make ends meet and remain profitable. According to the Office of National Statistics, 25% of pubs have closed since 2001 and the number of pubs has fallen from 52,500 in…
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Nov- 2018 -14 NovemberBusiness
Boxpark Wembley to open with Rinse FM takeover
Boxpark Wembley will open on Saturday 8 December at Quintain’s £3bn Wembley Park development, making it the largest site to date for the food and retail company. Ugly Dumpling, Nanny Bills, Smoky Boys, Mitsuryu and Cut + Grind are among the street food vendors that will open at the venue,…
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Oct- 2018 -23 OctoberAnalysis
Forget Luke Johnson: the biggest loser in the Patisserie Valerie fallout is the brand itself
Since the revelation last week that Patisserie Valerie had uncovered a multimillion pound blackhole in its accounts, British entrepreneur Luke Johnson has been made to eat his extensive and well-documented words on the financial arrears of others. It can’t have been an enjoyable experience, but it all makes for a great story. There are very…
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3 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Costa advert banned for ‘avocado criticism’
Costa has seen an advert banned after it suggested an avocado was a “poor breakfast choice” adding that those who wanted a decent breakfast should have a bacon roll or egg muffin from Costa. The radio advert announced that avocados would be “hard as rock for the first 18 days,…
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Sep- 2018 -12 SeptemberOpinion
Every little helps – but why push charity campaigns?
It’s often said that ‘charity begins at home’ and this rings true with the catering and hospitality business. After all, taking care of your staff will ensure operations run smoothly and aids in the success of the business. However, look beyond the superficial and discover that charity work not only…
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7 SeptemberAdvice
How better internal communications can improve customer experience
According to the Deloitte 2018 Global Human Capital Trends survey, 72% of UK HR and business leaders have already seen the benefit from using digitally-connected workplace tools. However, the same report reveals that only 11% of organisations are actively identifying emerging communications channels. Employee communications are important for the catering…
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