Artisan bakery chain Paul UK is seeking franchise partners to open sites under its brand nationwide.
Wagamama boss confident chain can bounce back after restrictions ease
The chief executive of Wagamama said there is “real confidence” the restaurant group can return to market-leading performance once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Supercity Aparthotels secures £10m towards expansion plans
Luxury serviced apartment provider Supercity Aparthotels has secured £10m equity to grow its portfolio and expand its offering across key locations in the UK.
Sodexo awarded new five-year catering contract at Oundle School
Oundle School, a co-educational boarding and day school, has awarded a five-year catering contract to Independents by Sodexo following an extensive tendering and evaluation process.
Menuwatch: Chutney Mary, London
This trail-blazing Anglo-Indian restaurant is continuing to innovate and modernise. James Stagg pays a visit.
Welsh hospitality to close from 6pm Christmas Day
All hospitality premises in Wales will have to close from 6pm on Christmas Day ahead of the country moving into a stay-at-home lockdown on 28 December.
Changing restrictions are a lot to take in… or out, says Chantelle Nicholson
Offering takeaway solves the lockdown conundrum, but it presents its own problems too, says Chantelle Nicholson.
Diana Riaubiene wins 2020 Corporate Receptionist of the Year
Diana Riaubiene, who works for ISS at Morgan Stanley, has been named the 2020 Corporate Receptionist of the Year.
Over a third of jobs lost since February from the hospitality sector
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, a third of all jobs lost since February this year have been from the hospitality industry, making it the largest single contributor to the fall in employment.
Pub beer sales expected to be 90% lower than usual this Christmas
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has said beer sales could be as much as 90% lower than normal due to the impact of tier restrictions on pubs this Christmas.

