Regulations
Reporting focuses on legal and compliance developments affecting restaurants, pubs, caterers, and hospitality operators, including food safety rules, employment law, environmental standards, licensing, labelling, and allergen requirements. Coverage offers practical guidance and analysis to help businesses stay compliant, manage risk, and adapt operations in line with evolving national and local policies.
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Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryFeatures
Why are American brands taking over the UK QSR market?
The British QSR market has seen an influx of American fast food brands coming into the UK and rapidly expanding. According to data from various sources there are over 6,500 American QSR sites in the UK. This can be best seen in the recent announcement from Popeyes that it is…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberTrade Associations
BBPA calls on govt to continue reviewing ‘worrying’ EPR fees
The BBPA has urged the government to continue reviewing the new “worrying” UK extended producer responsibility (EPR) base fee for businesses that import or supply packaging, following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ announcement. The regulations mean that organisations, such as hospitality businesses, may be responsible for the…
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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberNews
Pubs could be forced to push up prices, BBPA warns
Pubs may have to make difficult decisions to save jobs including push up prices following the Budget announcement, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned. The British Beer and Pub Association’s figures show that the Budget’s rise in National Insurance Contributions means, at a conservative estimate, a £500m…
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Oct- 2024 -15 OctoberFood and Drink
Papa Johns UK losses widen to £18.5m in FY23
Papa Johns’ UK arm has reported a pre-tax loss of £18.5m for the year ended 31 December 2023, which widened from a previous loss of £2.9m in 2022. According to the group’s filings with Companies House, Papa Johns in the UK saw its turnover rise slightly from £95.1m to £95.9m…
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4 OctoberAdvice
What hospitality operators should know about the new tipping act
As of 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act is being enforced, bringing significant changes to the way hospitality businesses must handle tips and service charges. This new legislation mandates that all customer tips be passed directly to staff without deductions. A recent study has revealed that only…
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3 OctoberPeople
Alan Lorrimer leaves The Piano Works
The Piano Works has announced that its founder, Alan Lorrimer, has left the business after starting it nine years ago with operations director Tristan Moffat. Peter Thornton, the audience-requested live music venues’ chief financial officer and founding shareholder, is also departing. As a restaurateur, Lorrimer has been responsible for the…
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Sep- 2024 -18 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 18/09/24
Comptoir Group has seen its loss after tax widen to £1.7m in H1, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to £15.9m. Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to £0.6m from £0.3m a year earlier. The group has attributed its mounting losses to its sustained restaurant opening programme. …
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulyTrade Associations
Politicians must fix cultural divide to earn trust, NTIA says
The NTIA has called on political leaders to bridge the cultural divide for the nightlife and hospitality industry to regain their trust, saying that the sector cannot trust leaders who “seem utterly out of touch with the fabric of contemporary society”. This comes as the association maintains its stance that…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneAdvice
How to build a robust food safety management system
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, ensuring food safety is paramount. Although this has always been the case, it has become even more of a focus since the pandemic, with hospitality businesses needing to become resilient and adaptable in order to keep everyone safe. A single lapse in food handling…
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3 JuneAdvice
How to handle a spate of one-star reviews
As nice as it would be to have your establishment receive a 100% positive response rate from customers, the chances are you have received a negative review from time to time. Such reviews are generally harmless when they are far and few between, but a spate of those dreaded one-stars…
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