US burger brand Wendy’s is aiming to have 45 UK restaurants open by the end of 2023.
Nick Yung named head chef of Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific London
Nick Yung has been appointed as head chef of Straits Kitchen at the Pan Pacific London hotel in Bishopsgate.
Chishuru launches crowdfund to open Oxford Circus restaurant
Chef Joké Bakare has launched a crowdfund to re-open her West African restaurant, Chishuru, in London’s Oxford Circus.
‘We understand hospitality businesses want more help,’ says minister
The minister with responsibility for the hospitality industry has said that the government “understands” that businesses want more financial support.
How to find the perfect person for the job
Here are 10 tips for recruitment and on how to set up the perfect interview to enable your interviewee to shine, says Emma Alexander
Recipe: Classic pork bao
Recipe for classic pork bao from Bao by Erchen Chang, Shing Tat Chung and Wai Ting Chung
Book review: Bao by the founders of Bao
Flicking through the pages of Bao feels reminiscent of a coming-of-age movie
Viewpoint: If you want to buy loyalty, make it personal
Loyalty programmes have been proved to work, but you can take it to the next level with intuitive and empowered staff, says Luc Gesvret
Peter Borg-Neal to return to CEO role at Oakman in board restructure
The Oakman Group has announced a board restructuring following the departure of finance director Koula Achillea, who it said was “pursuing new career opportunities”.
Pret A Manger announces third pay rise in 12 months
Pret A Manger has announced its third pay rise in 12 months, which will see its 7,870 UK shop staff receive a 3% pay increase from 1 April.

