With so many new restaurants opening over the past year, it begs the question as to where all the funding is coming from. These days, it seems, one of the industry’s favourite ways to fund new projects is through crowdfunding.
KFC UK & Ireland has pledged to reduce the amount of calories per serving in its meals by 20% by 2025 as restaurants face growing scrutiny over the nutritional content of their food.
Pioneered by airlines and hotels and now commonplace in many industries, dynamic pricing sees the cost of goods and services fluctuate according to demand.
The hospitality industry is a friendly place, so it should come as no surprise that one of the latest trends seen across the dining scene is the chef collaboration.
Over three quarters of London restaurants say they will have to close or leave the capital if rents and business rates continue to rise at the current rate.
A survey has revealed that the public are more likely to tip waiters and waitresses above any other industry worker, with 88% claiming that they tip waiting staff.
Responsible consumption has been identified by MCA as one of the over-arching growth trends in eating out, with consumers demanding more health, craft and sustainability products.
With a new breed of Millennial drinker demanding a better brew, it’s never been more important to know your beers. Take our quiz to discover if you’re lacking in the lager stakes or whether you’re a bona fide beer geek.
Sustainability has moved on from local sourcing and name-checking suppliers. Meet four restaurant businesses that are ramping up their green credentials.
April 2017’s business rates revaluation has been as bad for the high street as the 2008/9 financial crash, according to global real estate consultancy Colliers International.
Restaurant operators should be targeting the over 50s, according to a new report, which predicts their eat-out visits will increases three times faster than the total market over the next four years.
From January to April, the icy waters around northern Norway teem with migratory Skrei cod. Restaurant joined a group of chefs as they attempted to catch this high-quality, seasonal fish.
Hospitality gender pay parity is at its highest amongst junior front-of-house waiters and waitresses, and lowest amongst managerial staff, new research has shown.
Michelin-starred Lima in London is ditching its traditional a la carte menu in favour of a more “accessible” and “affordable” selection of sharing dishes.
Financial health monitor Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert has found an increase in the number of restaurants in significant financial distress over the past year.
Foodservice price inflation fell to 2.5% in January 2018 - the lowest figure since early last year - according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
Salaries are rising in the hospitality sector as employers push to attract more candidates ahead of impending staff and skill shortages, according to research.
