Monica And David Galetti Announce Closure Of Mere After Seven Years
Monica and David Galetti are to close their Mere restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia later this month after seven years of trading. Mere opened in 2017…
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Portobello Pub Company Acquires Award-Winning Darwin & Wallace Bar-Restaurant Group
Pub and restaurant operator, The Portobello Pub Company, has completed on a deal to purchase the London-based, award-winning neighbourhood bar-restaurant business, Darwin & Wallace. The…
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GBM Winner To Launch Debut Restaurant In Liverpool
Photo Credit Optomen Television Chef Dan McGeorge, winner of TV’s Great British Menu 2021, is set to open the doors of his debut restaurant later…
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Wagamama Partners With Shout To Support Mental Health Mission Across The UK
Wagamama has announced its new partnership with Shout, the UK’s first and only free 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone experiencing mental health struggles….
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Biggest Tax Rise In 33 Years For 220,000 Firms Came Into Force on 1st April 2024
219,410 shops, pubs, restaurants, offices, factories as well as public sector buildings such as schools and hospitals will today see their business rates bills in…
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Restaurant Groups’ Delivery Sales Rise 8% In February As Takeaways Drop Again
Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 8% in delivery sales in February 2024, CGA by NIQ’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker…
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Mixed Weather Won’t Put A Dampener On 4 Day Easter Weekend
Despite the Met Office is predicting unsettled weather for the four-day Easter weekend, the Oxford Partnership are still predicting that the weekend will see the…
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Big On Premise Occasions Keep Drinks Sales In Growth
Mother’s Day, big sporting events and the run-up to St Patrick’s Day all helped the On Premise sustain drinks sales growth last week. Mother’s Day,…
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‘Tis The Season To Plan For A Very Merry On Premise 2024
Suppliers and operators generated strong festive trading last year despite the cost of living crisis, CGA by NIQ’s Christmas Report 2023 flags what they can…
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National Paella Day: The Top 10 Paella Spots in the UK and Ireland
The national food of Spain, and one of the most recognisable dishes in the world will be celebrated next week as we approach Paella Day…
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Scottish Government Repeating Mistakes With ‘Vague’ Circular Economy Bill
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill will increase costs for businesses and deter customers the scottish hospitality sector has warned. The bill will give Ministers powers…
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Join the Hospitality Community at HRC 2024
HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for an immersive dive into the future of hospitality, offering…
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Individual Restaurants Announces Partnership With Children’s Charity Dreams Come True
Individual Restaurants, operators of Piccolino, Restaurant Bar & Grill, Riva Blu and Piccolo has today announced the start of a year-long charity partnership with children’s…
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Hospitality Groups Deliver 1.4% Growth In February As Spending Pressures Continue
Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved modest like-for-like sales growth of 1.4% in February, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It continues a slow…
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UK Economy Grows 0.2% With Hospitality Sector a Leading Contributor
The UK economy rebounded marginally in January, according to data released today (Wednesday March 13). The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said national output, as…
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