Executive insights

What Europe's restaurants can learn from Australia's second wave
1 Sep 20
Mintel offers numbers that chains may consider as it approaches winter.
EXCLUSIVE: Camile Thai Kitchen founder sees a bright future for chains that embrace change
18 Aug 20
Brody Sweeney talks to QSR Media about their suburban-based model, his views on drone delivery and how sales are 35% ahead during the pandemic...
Mandated calorie labelling “could not come at a worse time”, trade body says
4 Aug 20
A majority of chains currently do not employ such labels.
Eat Out to Help Out scheme sees Brits claim over 100 million meals
8 Sep 20
Some chains opted to extend the deal.
EXCLUSIVE: German Doner Kebab bets on “state-of-the-art” drive-thrus, smaller formats as expansion targets remain firm
14 Jul 20
Global CEO Imram Sayeed also shared his reasoning why they remained in operation during the shutdown and why it paid dividends.
Lockdown rules set to ease: reactions from UKHospitality, CGA
25 Jun 20
Social distancing is also cut from 2 metres to 1 metre on 4 July.
IGD, Peter Backman map out four post-lockdown scenarios for foodservice in new report
25 Jun 20
Each scenario addresses the possible path of the virus and performance of the economy.
Code of practice for rent negotiations welcomed
23 Jun 20
The code acknowledges that landlords “should provide support to those businesses unable to do so”.
Gov't urged to confirm reopening date for hospitality businesses
17 Jun 20
UKHospitality reiterated the “urgent need for clarity” in order to reactivate workers and resume business.
Pubs, bars have opportunity to triple off-premise visits via delivery, takeaway post-lockdown: analyst
12 Jun 20
Delivery orders currently account for less than 2% of pub visits.
Scottish Government's reopening plan “will destroy hospitality businesses”, UKHospitality claims
26 May 20
The plan outlines a gradual approach to easing lockdown through four flexible phases.
“Unstable” pricing ahead, CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index predicts
26 May 20
A new report highlights “potentially long-lasting” impacts of the andemic on the foodservice sector.
UKHospitality calls for additional furlough support
12 May 20
The proposal includes the continuation of the 80% furlough pay until the end of September.
The three things restaurant businesses need to do to restart revenue growth
5 May 20
Simon-Kucher & Partners offers its take on how chains can navigate a world after COVID-19.
EXCLUSIVE: The Vurger Co sees no substitute for the in-store restaurant experience
28 Apr 20
They are now providing customers with 'at home' burger kits.
All-Party Parliamentary Group launch inquiry to assist recovery of businesses
21 Apr 20
The inquiry will aim to publish its findings by mid-May.
Hospitality businesses “among the last” to reopen post-lockdown: cabinet official
21 Apr 20
Pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants across the UK closed on 20 March.
EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Carluccio Foundation CEO said extending grants was “right thing to do” amidst COVID-19 pandemic
14 Apr 20
This is despite the fact that it would shorten the life of the foundation.
Food and beverage inflation low but pricing uncertainty looms, analysts say
14 Apr 20
New data from the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index indicates a 12-month low in pricing ahead of major supply chain disruption from the COVID-...
Grants need to be expanded and distributed faster, say trade bodies
14 Apr 20
The HM Treasury is also urged to abolish the £51,000 maximum rateable value threshold.
EXCLUSIVE: Benito's discusses future plans amidst COVID-19 shutdown
7 Apr 20
CEO Michael Pearson talks to QSR Media on the Mexican chain’s next steps.
Hospitality businesses need protection from landlord “retaliation”, UKHospitality claims
7 Apr 20
The trade body also urged the Government to ask landlords to use time to renegotiate terms with tenants.
Burger King UK boss: “We are not intending to pay our rent”
25 Mar 20
Hundreds of High Street businesses are set to withhold their quarterly rent payments to pay staff.
Hospitality tips for managing current trade and preparing to bounce back in the future
25 Mar 20
Access Hospitality's Katy Hamilton offers practical advice on managing current trade and using time and technology to plan for an uncertain...
Restaurant lockdown could cost industry over £22bn: analyst
25 Mar 20
Peter Backman urged operators to adapt.
Delivery, drive-thru and click & collect seen to provide respite to restaurants amidst COVID-19 outbreak
25 Mar 20
Some companies are offering free software to set up these services for operators.
Moratorium on landlord sanctions urged as multi-billion pound rent bill looms
24 Mar 20
The next pending rent day falls on 25 March.
Contactless delivery, bolstered sanitation practices launched amidst COVID-19 outbreak
17 Mar 20
Some chains also started to implement no-contact payment schemes.
Coronavirus: It's time for operators facing crisis to have the conversation with landlords, HMRC & employees
14 Mar 20
Gannons Solicitors founder Catherine Cannon advises operators what they need to do.
Concerns abound in restaurant industry as COVID-19 outbreak continues disruption
10 Mar 20
A majority are expecting their businesses to take a hit.
COVID-19 declared 'notifiable' disease after operators raise fears over losses
5 Mar 20
These will allow businesses to seek compensation if they are affected by the outbreak.
Milking it: Plant-based milks enter the mainstream
5 Mar 20
Lincoln and York marketing manager Chris Tough discusses why plant-based milks are no longer just an option for retailers.
Five major food-to-go developments to watch
3 Mar 20
Food Futures Insights details cases operators need to be aware of in shaping next opportunities.
Itsu boss sees fried food “as the enemy” as it explores possible IPO
3 Mar 20
The chain currently has 75 stores in the UK.
QSRs can win big in the tech revolution
2 Mar 20
Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué details how the sector can take advantage of the latest advances in technology...
Trade body welcomes gov't response on rates reform
2 Mar 20
The appeals system, they said, is “taking far too long”.
Gov't post-Brexit immigration proposals ‘fail to deliver' on objectives, says hospitality union
20 Feb 20
It said businesses must be given time to adapt.
Sector-specific guidance on wage payment sought
18 Feb 20
The trade union has also welcomed the revision in the definition of salaried workers.
EXCLUSIVE: Deliveroo looks to fill market gaps via delivery-only brands
18 Feb 20
It now has 2,000 virtual brands on their UK platform.
Food-to-go a ‘growing challenge' for supermarkets
14 Feb 20
Four out of five UK shoppers are eating food not prepared at home.

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