'Frightful festive trading figures' leaves hospitality facing £3bn hit
Figures show the hospitality sector saw a 40% drop in sales overall for the month of December versus the same period in 2019, reflecting a £3bn hit to the industry.
Archives for January 13, 2022
Claude Bosi to return to Mayfair this summer with French Riviera-inspired restaurant
Claude Bosi is making a return to Mayfair by teaming up with Bombay Bustle and MiMi Mei Fair owner Samyukta Nair to open a new restaurant this year.
Pizza Pilgrims eyes first Brighton site
Pizza Pilgrims is eyeing its first Brighton location, suggesting the group may be preparing to explore more opportunities for regional expansion.
Bill Granger chooses Marylebone for fifth UK site
Bill Granger will open a Granger & Co on Marylebone High Street this Spring bringing his total number of UK restaurants to five.
Staffing struggles rumble on with 83% of hospitality business reporting difficulties with recruitment
Hospitality businesses are some of the most likely to report facing difficulties in finding staff according to new figures released by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
McDonald’s pilots new customer rewards scheme
McDonald’s is launching a rewards scheme that will enable customers to collect points on their purchases and redeem them against menu items or make a charity donation.
Uncorked: Chanel Owen
The head sommelier at Fitzrovia stalwart Pied à Terre discusses her love for vintage Champagne and the wines of Slovenian producer Peter Gönc.
One third of tourism and hospitality businesses in Scotland predict failure in 2022
One in three tourism and hospitality businesses in Scotland have said they are likely to fail in 2022, according to a recent survey conducted by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA).
Truffle Burger to open new venue in London's Bishopsgate
Burger restaurant Truffle Burger will open its second permanent venue later this year in London’s Bishopsgate.
Pret invests more than £9m in staff pay rises
Pret A Manger is to invest more than £9.2m in pay rises for team members with increases set to also be made to Mystery Shopper bonuses.