Revolution Bars Group, operator of 66 premium Revolution and Revolución de Cuba bars, has raised approximately £21m through a share placing towards investing in both new and existing sites and reducing its debt.
NoMad London’s Kate Hart on bringing a British touch to the US brand
NoMad is breaking into Europe with its first London property, which has seen a former magistrates’ court and police station transformed into a bold and glamorous hotel.
Wingstop announces minority investment in UK franchisee
US chicken wing concept Wingstop has announced a minority investment in the UK business operated by franchisee Lemon Pepper Holdings, which is set to drive further expansion across the country.
Jikoni to be certified as carbon-neutral
By 30 June, Jikoni restaurant in London’s Marylebone expects to be certified as carbon-neutral.
Institute of Hospitality appoints new head of membership
The Institute of Hospitality, the international professional body for current and aspiring leaders and managers in the industry, has appointed Duvall James as its new head of membership.
The Hoxton Shepherd’s Bush to open in 2022
The latest Hoxton hotel is due to open in London’s Shepherd’s Bush in the winter of 2022, which will be the fourth Hoxton in the capital.
Latest openings: Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant, Rudy’s Vegan Diner and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.
Meadow Brown secures £3m Lincoln Cathedral Café contract
Meadow Brown Restaurants has secured the five-year deal to run Lincoln Cathedral Café with a contract value in excess of £3m.
Neil Rankin asks why anyone would want to work in hospitality
With the industry facing staffing shortages, Neil Rankin asks what we’re doing to make our businesses a desirable place to work.
April’s delivery and takeaway sales up fourfold on pre-Covid levels
Leading restaurant and pub groups recorded a fourfold increase in delivery and takeaway sales in April from pre-Covid-19 levels, CGA’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.