Boparan completes GBK acquisition
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) in a pre-pack administration deal that will save 35 of the chain's 62-strong estate.
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Boparan looks to acquire Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner owner Boparan is reportedly set to add a further brand it its portfolio by acquiring Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) through a pre-pack administration deal.
Prime Minister faces pressure to introduce two-week 'circuit breaker' in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to bring in a two-week 'circuit breaker' lockdown for England that would see restaurants and pubs across the country forced to close.
Shing Tat Chung: "We've had to diversify the BAO brand"
The co-founder of BAO on his high-profile Taiwanese restaurant group's two-pronged approach to delivery and the soon to open Cafe BAO in King's Cross
Lacklustre employment market highlights need for enhanced Government support
Trade body UKHospitality has reiterated its warning that, without increased financial support from the Government, half a million hospitality jobs are at risk.
Curfew passes Commons vote despite Tory rebellion
A parliamentary vote on regulations linked to the 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants in England has been won by the Government, despite aggressive opposition from backbench Tory MPs.
Hospitality venues in Northern Ireland saddled with four-week 'circuit breaker' closure - updated
Restaurants and pubs in Northern Ireland must close for four weeks from Friday (16 October) under tough new 'circuit breaker' restrictions.