Marston’s rejects Platinum Equity bid
Brewer and pubco Marston’s has rejected a takeover bid from Platinum Equity Advisors, stating that it 'very significantly undervalues' the business.
Archives for February 1, 2021
Burnt Chef Project launches free-to-use mental health support service for hospitality staff
Not-for-profit social enterprise the Burnt Chef Project has launched a free-to-use mental health support service for hospitality staff.
Aegean restaurant Pascor opens in Kensington
Aegean restaurant Pascor has opened in the heart of London's Kensington.
Hostech: Order and Pay technology
How mobile ordering and payment systems are putting power in the right hands
Order and pay technology will help revolutionise a post-pandemic restaurant sector.
Labour warns 650,000 hospitality businesses at risk of collapse before lockdown ends
More than a third of hospitality businesses – an estimated 650,000 companies – fear collapse in the next three months, Labour has warned.
Chop’d acquired by Inc Retail
Food-to-go operator Chop’d has been acquired by London-based retail group Inc Retail, for an undisclosed sum, in a deal which includes all 13 of its sites.
Loungers to stick to its property model post pandemic
The inevitable increase in high-footfall site opportunities following the pandemic will not change Loungers’ established property strategy, CEO Nick Collins has said.
Landlord launches legal action against hospitality tenants over unpaid rent
Burger brand Five Guys and café chain Caffe Concerto are both facing legal action over unpaid rent after one of their landlords filed respective county court claims against each operator.
Returning to hospitality 'a priority' for many consumers post lockdown
Four in five consumers say they hope to return to a hospitality venue within a few weeks of them reopening, according to new research from CGA.