Research Finds Wider Menus And New, Emerging Food Trends
Menu length is driving spend, according to research from food & drink insight specialists Lumina Intelligence. The research has revealed menu counts and inflation have…
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The Big Table Group Announces Acquisition Of Trg’s Leisure Division
The Big Table Group, the operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Banana Tree, Café Rouge and Amalfi, has announced the acquisition of The Restaurant Group’s…
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Strong Sales Unable To Keep Up With Inflation
According to the latest UKHospitality Quarterly Sales Tracker, turnover was up 6.7% in the last year to £137 billion but, compared to 2019, remains almost…
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The Restaurant Group Reports Strong Sales
The Restaurant Group (TRG)has increased its full-year profit expectations in light of strong sales growth at its outlets, defying the current difficulties in the casual-dining…
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Confidence High Amongst Hospitality Leaders But Challenges Remain
Optimism among Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the third quarter in a row, the new Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth…
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Growth Eludes Out Of Home Sector As Consumers Remain Cautious Of Spending
Consumer enthusiasm for eating and drinking out this year has been dampened by the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis, despite some indications…
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Welsh Government to Incentivise Investment Through Rates Relief
The Welsh government has announced plans to ensure pub and bar operators are not mistakeably penalised for improving their venues or investing in renewables. In…
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Le Gavroche Closes Upper Brook Street Site After More Than 55 Years
Michel Roux outside Le Gavroche – credit Amit and Naroop Michel Roux has announced the closure of Le Gavroche at the Upper Brook Street site…
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Restaurants Offer Welcome As Weather Dampens Pubs And Bars Sales In July
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups continue to overcome widespread challenges to record the tenth successive month of year-on-year sales growth in July 2023,…
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Planning Applications Submitted to Bristol City Council for Revised Proposals for Wapping Wharf North
Revised proposals for the final phases of the regeneration of Wapping Wharf, designed to build on the success and special character of Bristol’s popular dockside neighbourhood, have been submitted to Bristol City Council.
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AA Unveils Award Shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2023
Get ready to raise your glasses and celebrate 115 years of excellence in the UK hospitality industry! The highly anticipated AA Hospitality Awards 2023, hosted…
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Interest Rates Rise for 14th Time in a Row to 5.25%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the fourteenth successive time, lifting its official rate to 5.25%. The quarter percentage point increase is…
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NTIA Expresses Anger Over the Increase in Alcohol Duty on the Night Time Economy Sector
The Night Time Industries Association, a staunch advocate for businesses and industries, strongly condemns the government’s decision to increase alcohol duty on the night time…
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UK Data Reveals Restaurant Workers Are The Happiest Employees
Today’s businesses face fierce competition and it’s becoming increasingly difficult for companies to set themselves apart from the crowd. With new businesses being launched every…
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Drinks Sales Dip Again As Soggy July And Rail Strikes Go On
On Premise drinks sales have fallen year-on-year for the second week in a row following widespread poor weather. CGA by NIQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker, which…
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