Sector Growth Stalls as Inflation Continues to Bite
Hospitality turnover in the last year was 14.7% down compared to pre-pandemic levels, when accounting for inflation. The UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker, in association with CGA,…
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All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Strong April for Pubs, Bars and Restaurants but Inflation Erases Growth
Britain’s restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved like-for-like and year-on-year sales growth of 6.9% in April 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker shows. It…
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Strong April For Managed Pubs, Bars And Restaurants But Inflation Erases Growth
Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved like-for-like and year-on-year sales growth of 6.9% in April 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker…
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13 Esteemed Hoteliers Awarded Master Innholder Status
13 hoteliers that have showcased their commitment to the hospitality industry have been awarded Master Innholder status following this year’s round of applications. The award,…
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Hospitality Sector Bounces Back to Highest Growth Outlook in 12 Months
Almost two fifths of small businesses in the hospitality sector are predicting growth in the next three months (38%), more than twice the proportion compared…
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‘Significant’ Drop in Vacancies, but Shortages Continue to Hold Back Growth
The latest vacancy figures from the Office for National Statistic show that vacancies in hospitality fell by 22% over the last year and by 9%…
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Fall in Hospitality Vacancies Moves Dial Away from Recruitment Issues but Other Challenges Remain
According to the latest ONS employment figures, vacancies in the food and accommodation sector decreased to 132,000 in April from the previous month. Vacancies were…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Down Again but Decline Slows
Britain’s managed restaurant groups saw delivery and takeaway sales drop 1% year-on-year in April, the new Hospitality at Home Tracker from CGA by NIQ shows….
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Flagship Restaurant & Bar Set to Open in Cardiff
A new contemporary Restaurant & Bar – Silures – is set to open its doors to the public next month in Cardiff. Created and executed…
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Company of Cooks Launches ‘In Good Company’ Featuring Top Chefs in “Jaw-Dropping Locations”
Company of Cooks has announced the launch of ‘In Good Company’, an event series that sees guest chefs, restaurateurs and producers preparing and cooking one-off…
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Lose Less, Sell More
If you’re considering the CardsSafe system for your venue, retaining your customers’ banking or ID cards is safer than ever. CardsSafe eliminates walkouts and helps…
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Consumer Spending Grew Just 4.3% In April But Bank Holiday Fuels Hospitality Growth
Consumer card spending grew just 4.3 per cent year-on-year in April – less than half the latest CPIH inflation rate of 8.9 per cent but…
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Making the Most of Your Business’s Opportunities This Coronation Weekend
By Florent Malbranche, CEO, Brigad (www.brigad.co) With an extra bank holiday booked this year to celebrate King Charles’ Coronation, hospitality businesses will be wanting to…
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Licensing Extension Marks Start of Coronation Weekend
As of today (May 5), pubs and bars will be able to benefit from extended licensing hours over the Coronation weekend, boosting potential footfall and…
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Hospitality Drives City Centre’s Growth After Robust First Quarter
Pubs, restaurants and bars in Britain’s biggest cities achieved solid year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to the new ‘Top Cities’ report…
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