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Five ways to recruit better

By Emma Eversham

There’s no denying that recruiting staff to work in the hospitality industry is tough, but some companies are better at it than others. Read BigHospitality’s top five ways to recruit better and make the whole process a little easier. 

The Boozy Cow are opening a new site in Edinburgh

Second Boozy Cow to open in Edinburgh

By Noli Dinkovski

The company behind an Aberdeen restaurant that specialises in burgers, craft beers and cocktails is to replicate the concept in Edinburgh.

The group of chefs who criticised the new EU food allergen laws have faced backlash from the industry

Industry responds to EU food allergen controversy

By Sophie Witts

Following the publication of a letter in which over 100 chefs criticised EU food allergy regulations as being a ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, BigHospitality rounds up some of the responses and looks at the guidance available to help restaurants comply with...

It's tipped to be the next big thing in the UK, but can Korean food really break into the mainstream?

Korean food: is it ready to go mainstream?

By Joe Lutrario

Commentators have been talking about the ascension of Korean food for years, but is one of Asia’s greatest cuisines really poised to go mainstream?

Whaam Banh Mi founder Tom Barlow has spent more than a year developing his concept based around Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches

Whaam Bánh Mì restaurant founder plans 10 sites

By Emma Eversham

Tom Barlow, the founder of new Vietnamese restaurant brand Whaam Bánh Mì, plans to roll the concept out to 10 sites over the next few years following its launch in Soho next month. 

Hybrid pubs - which combine several different concepts - are set to drive sector growth

'Hybridisation' drives pub growth

By Carina Perkins

The UK pub market is set to outpace the casual restaurant sector in terms of growth this year, as operators continue to diversify their offer, according to the latest report from Allegra Foodservice.

Fifty new sites will open over the next few years

Harry Ramsden's begins Yorkshire expansion

By Sophie Witts

Fish and Chip brand Harry Ramsden’s are opening a new site in Shipley in April, the first under the company’s partnership with JVP Ventures. 

Fifty Harry Ramsden's outlets will open across Yorkshire

Harry Ramsden's begins Yorkshire expansion

By Sophie Witts

Fish and Chip brand Harry Ramsden’s are opening a new site in Shipley in April, the first under the company’s new partnership with JVP Ventures. 

Tony Kitous' strategy is based on making Lebanese food more accessible and less 'ethnic'

Business Profile: Comptoir Libanais

By Joe Lutrario

Tony Kitous is on a mission to bring Lebanese food to the high street and believes that the shawarma has what it takes to one day oust the burrito and the burger. 

Leonardo Hotels will open its first UK hotel at London's Heathrow Airport

Leonardo Hotels makes UK debut

By Carina Perkins

Leonardo Hotels, the European arm of the Fattal Hotels Group, will open its first UK property at London's Heathrow Airport later this March.

Taking some time to think before you react to negative reviews, say social media experts

#chavgate restaurant: How to respond to negative reviews

By Emma Eversham

After Manchester restaurant 47 King Street West was caught up in 'chavgate' and criticised for its damning response to a review posted by a disgruntled customer on its Facebook page, we speak to social media experts to find out the best way...

Pan Chai petite will serve a menu of Asian-inspired small plates and mains

Pan Chai opens casual dining pop-up

By Carina Perkins

Restaurateur Eddie Lim has expanded his Pan Chai restaurant brand with the launch of a new casual dining concept in Bicester Village, Oxfordshire.

Fifty-six per cent of Welsh businesses now have a food hygiene rating of 5

Food hygiene standards improve in Wales

By Sophie Witts

Food hygiene standards in Wales have risen in the year since it was made compulsory for businesses to display their food hygiene rating.

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