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How restaurant businesses are dealing with data and GDPR regulations

Managing the data deluge

By Stefan Chomka

The way hospitality businesses capture, store and use data is changing. How can operators use the mass of data they now collect rather than drown in it?

Restaurant insolvencies jump by one fifth

Restaurant insolvencies jump by one fifth

By Joe Lutrario

The number of restaurant businesses going insolvent in England and Wales increased by 20% last year according to new data published by the Government’s The Insolvency Service.

casual dining restaurant brands are using test kitchens to trial dishes

The rise of the 'testaurant'

By Sophie Witts and Stefan Chomka

Independent restaurants have long given over quieter days to trialling new dishes, but now casual-dining groups are getting in on the act.

Happy Bird Bristol new chicken shop

Latest opening: Happy Bird

By Joe Lutrario

Former corporate lawyer Adam Batty is hoping to shake up Bristol's fried chicken scene with a guilt-free take on the genre that he hopes will eventually become a national chain.

The lowdown: Chinese New Year

The lowdown: Chinese New Year

By Georgia Bronte

Chinese New Year kicks off this weekend, and with celebrations lasting as long as 15 days, it’s no surprise that the hospitality industry is getting in on the action.

Nightclub owners Layo and Zoe Paskin on the new pub and restaurant The Blue Posts

The mix masters: Layo and Zoe Paskin

By Stefan Chomka

How high-profile DJ Layo Paskin and his sister Zoe left a career in nightclubs to create one of the capital's most eclectic restaurant groups.

Friday Five: The week's top news

Friday Five: The week's top news

By Sophie Witts

From more possible closures on the high street to another US brand landing in the UK, we round-up some of the top stories you might have missed this week.

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