Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs amid shake-up of restaurant business April 30, 2024 Hospitality giant Whitbread has reported record revenue but said some jobs at its F&B arm will be impacted as it looks to exit a number of locations.
Mr Fogg’s City Tavern named best pub in the Square Mile in boost for London hospitality April 29, 2024 A popular Broadgate haunt, Mr Fogg's City Tavern, has been crowned the best pub in the City of London, in a welcomed boost for the capital’s hospitality scene.
Private equity backing has made casual dining market ‘lazy,’ Hestia boss warns April 27, 2024 The owner of a premium hospitality investment group which is targeting revenue of £100m over the next three years has said operators in the casual dining market have gotten “lazy” because of private equity backing.
Loungers trading ahead of expectations as new site roll-out boosts bottom line April 26, 2024 Loungers has said it is trading ahead of expectations for the year, helped by the opening of 36 new sites.
London was voted best place to work – but play matters too April 25, 2024 This time next week, London will be voting for its Mayor. It has not been a vintage campaign but perhaps the negativity apparent across the political spectrum may soon give way to some optimism about the capital’s prospects. A closely watched annual survey pegged London as, again, the best place to work. And indeed play. [...]
Tipping law to come into effect this October amid fears it will pile further pressure on hospitality April 22, 2024 As of October, employers will no longer be allowed to hold back service charges from their staff, amid fears the legislation could place further pressure on hospitality businesses.
Wingstop: How a fast food chain targeted at Gen Z is transforming London’s hospitality scene April 13, 2024 Owners of a fast food chain targeted at social media obsessed Gen Z, have said they plan to open up to 100 stores over the next five years, in a boost for Britain's ailing hospitality market
Trading resumes in Revolution Bars after firm secures £12.5m in emergency fundraising April 11, 2024 Troubled Revolution Bars last night announced an emergency multi-million pound fundraising backed by serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson.
Britannia Hotels: UK’s worst chain continues to rake in profits April 8, 2024 Britannia Hotels has continued to increase its turnover and profits despite the chain being ranked the UK's worst for the last 11 years.
London restaurant chain Ping Pong bans staff tips on card and introduces ‘brand fee’ April 5, 2024 A London restaurant chain has banned customers from paying a tip by card and introduced a 15 per cent “brand” fee instead, just three months before a new legislation makes it compulsory to give staff tips.