Revolution Bars Group raises £15m from share placing
Revolution Bars Group has raised £15m its share placing launched earlier today.
Archives for June 5, 2020
Only A Pavement Away raises £3,000 through Tom Aikens cookery challenge initiative
Hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away has raised £3,000 through an online cookery challenge fundraiser led by chef Tom Aikens.
Friday Five: The week's top news
As the Coronavirus crisis continues to dominate the headlines, we round-up some of the main stories regarding how it has affected the hospitality industry in the past week.
Podcast: the Hot 4 U founders on launching a new business during lockdown
The founders of recently launched delivery brand Hot 4 U say there is plenty of opportunity for chefs to develop new concepts and ideas while the Coronavirus crisis is ongoing.
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Downtime development: pan-roasted Norwegian cod, pea sauce, asparagus and potato gnocchi
The Elephant chef-patron Simon Hulstone has created a bright dish that hints of the transition from spring into summer
Greene King expands takeaway and delivery beyond the capital
Greene King is to expand its recently launched ‘pub grub’ delivery and takeaway service to select locations across the country.
Ready to serve: more than three quarters of hospitality businesses say they can reopen by 4 July
More than three quarters of restaurant, bars and pubs will be ready to reopen by 4 July, according to the latest weekly Hospitality Leaders Poll by MCA Insight/HIM.
A third of diners plan to spend less in restaurants post lockdown, Marcus Wareing survey reveals
Restaurant margins could be squeezed further still when they reopen after a survey by Marcus Wareing found that more than a third of diners plan to spend less in restaurants after lockdown.
Nearly half of operators expect to have 80% of sites reopen by September
Almost half of hospitality operators say they expect to have the majority of their estates reopen by this September, according to the latest insight from CGA.
Azzurri Group explores sale options
The Azzurri Group is reportedly working with advisers on a potential sale of the business, as a result of the downturn caused by the Coronavirus crisis.
Greggs eyes complete reopening by July
Greggs says it hopes to have all 2,050 of its UK branches open again by the beginning of next month, despite previously rowing back on such plans.