McDonald’s UK reports plunge in operating profit
The fast food giant reported a decline in operating profit despite a £238m increase in turnover, primarily due to a £48m investment and intangibles impairment. Inflationary pressures on food, paper,…
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Lunya delivers a first for hospitality becoming employee-owned
Lunya, the Catalonian Deli, Restaurant and Bar in Liverpool, has transformed its ownership structure by becoming an Employee Owned Trust (EOT). An EOT is a government-backed model aimed at enhancing…
ASK Italian Serve Up New Autumn/Winter Menu Nationwide Across all 66 Restaurants
ASK Italian, a prominent brand in the UK’s casual dining scene, has launched its brand-new autumn/winter menu this week across all 66 locations. The new seasonal menu reflects ASK Italian’s…
Rohit Ghai to open new high-end Indian restaurant next month in London’s Knightsbridge Vatavaran
Vatavaran will be Rohit Ghai’s third restaurant in London, taking over the location of the former Geode Restaurant and Bar on Beauchamp Place. The name "Vatavaran," meaning 'atmosphere' in Sanskrit,…
BB Merchant Services: Helping Hospitality Brands Cut Costs and Giving Back to the Community
At BB Merchant Services, we are proud to partner with prominent hospitality brands to help reduce payment processing costs, optimize financial operations, and improve profitability. With over £500 million in…
Pho Restaurant responds to ‘Pho’ trademark issue
Photo from Pho Restaurant Instagram The statement was posted on their social media accounts. Read the full statement from Pho Restaurant below: We have seen some conversations this week about…
Enjoy Christmas with a Sri Lankan Twist at The Coconut Tree
The Coconut Tree (TCT) is bringing a South Asian twist to the traditional Christmas Dinner this winter with their highly anticipated Christmas menu and festive packages. The TCT chefs have…
Sesta restaurant Hackney from chef Drew Snaith and Hannah Kowalski
What: A casual neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located near Hackney Central overground that has taken over the space previously occupied by the renowned fine dining establishment Pidgin. While it…
Countdown underway for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Wales
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Michelin starred chef Rohit Ghai to open new Vatavaran restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai, along with his business partner Abhi Sangwan, is set to launch their new Indian dining destination, Vatavaran, on Beauchamp Place on 7 November 2024. You'll need…
Giovanni’s, Manchester’s Iconic Italian Restaurant, Reopens with a Modern Twist
Giovanni’s, previously known as Don Giovanni’s, is set to reopen on November 2nd, entering a new phase of its 40-year history. After a three-month renovation closure, Manchester’s oldest independent Italian…
Spasia Pandora Dinkovski to open new Sydenham venue
Located at 172 Dartmouth Road, the new venue described by Dinkovski as a ‘kafana’ — a local tavern commonly found in former Yugoslav countries — will serve a variety of…
Promotions trend in casual dining revealed
The number of promotions in casual dining has increased by 25%. Special price offers in casual dining are less common in quick service restaurants (QSR), accounting for 43% of promotions,…
Rosa’s Thai announces partnerships with Uber Eats and Just Eat
Rosa’s Thai, the restaurant group co-founded by Saiphin and Alex Moore in 2008 and backed by TriSpan, has partnered with Uber Eats and Just Eat.
Today’s news in brief – 22/10/24
The Revel Collective has reported a widening of its fiscal year losses before tax to £36.7 million, primarily due to non-cash exceptional impairment charges associated with its restructuring plan. The…
Experts explore the future of hospitality talent in latest Footprint podcast with Nestlé Professional
The hospitality sector is at a critical juncture, grappling with a significant talent deficit that has resulted in over 100,000 job openings and persistent recruitment difficulties. In the latest episode…
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