A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.
Pret ‘looking to establish new franchise partnerships’
Pret A Manger has confirmed it is looking to establish new franchise partnerships to further expand into towns and travel hubs across the UK.
RedCat buys four Knead Pub Group sites
Rooney Anand’s RedCat Pub Company is continuing its acquisition spree and has snapped up four sites from the Knead Pub Group.
Just Eat delivers 135 million UK orders but heavy marketing hits profits
Just Eat Takeaway.com processed 135 million UK orders in the first six months of 2021, a 76% increase on the same period last year.
Reviews: Marina O’Loughlin says the pork chop alone is worth a trip to Oren in London’s Dalston
Marina O’Loughlin of The Sunday Times says the pork chop alone is worth a trip to Oren in London’s Dalston
Sustainable restaurant Kindle to open in Cardiff with former Walnut Tree chef
A new sustainability-focused independent restaurant will open in Cardiff city centre at the beginning of next month, following a two-year process of fundraising, planning and renovation.
Fulham Shore plans to top 110 restaurants by end of 2025
Franco Manca and the Real Greek operator Fulham Shore has said it has the financial headroom for a controlled expansion programme, with plans to top 110 restaurants across the UK by the end of 2025.
Pressure in professional kitchens is not a reason for bullying, says Neil Rankin
It’s not the military, it’s not ‘discipline’, and it’s not acceptable, says Neil Rankin.
July sales down 6% on pre-Covid-19 levels at managed restaurants, pubs and bars
Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups’ sales bounced back close to pre-Covid-19 levels in July, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker has revealed.
Self-isolation rules change in England and Northern Ireland but calls remain for test to release
Changes to self-isolation rules in England and Northern Ireland that come into force today are hoped to lessen the impact of the ‘pingdemic’ on hospitality businesses.