Dishoom warns that Brits’ low incomes pose risk for hospitality hospitality Dishoom has warned that the dual effects of still-low disposable income in the UK and tax rises in last autumn’s Budget present a short-term risk to British hospitality. The iconic restaurant business added that these factors may be exacerbated by “a possible slowdown in economic growth”. Confidence in the UK’s hospitality sector has been in [...]
Dishoom served huge valuation after founders sell stake hospitality Dishoom has been valued in the region of £300m after striking an investment deal with a firm backed by LVMH. The restaurant chain has agreed a deal for an undisclosed sum with US-based L Catterton in a move which will see founders Shamil Thakrar and Kavi Thakrar dilute their stakes. Both co-founders are expected to [...]
Retail crime bill goes before Parliament – but it doesn’t include delivery drivers Retail The government’s crime and policing bill will go before Parliament today, February 25, but detractors have said it does not go far enough to protect delivery drivers. Although delivery drivers do not qualify as retail employees due to their status as self-employed, a group of businesses have campaigned to extend the bill’s scope to cover gig [...]
Dishoom creates hundreds of jobs and serves up record sales September 30, 2024 Dishoom created almost 300 jobs as its sales surged past the £100m mark during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered restaurant chain has posted a turnover of £116.8m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The latest figure comes after Dishoom reported a turnover of £94.9m for the previous [...]