Executive insights
EXCLUSIVE: German Doner Kebab bets on “state-of-the-art” drive-thrus, smaller formats as expansion targets remain firm
EXCLUSIVE: German Doner Kebab bets on “state-of-the-art” drive-thrus, smaller formats as expansion targets remain firm
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
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
Each scenario addresses the possible path of the virus and performance of the economy.
Code of practice for rent negotiations welcomed
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
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
Delivery orders currently account for less than 2% of pub visits.
Scottish Government's reopening plan “will destroy hospitality businesses”, UKHospitality claims
The plan outlines a gradual approach to easing lockdown through four flexible phases.
“Unstable” pricing ahead, CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index predicts
A new report highlights “potentially long-lasting” impacts of the andemic on the foodservice sector.
UKHospitality calls for additional furlough support
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
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
They are now providing customers with 'at home' burger kits.
All-Party Parliamentary Group launch inquiry to assist recovery of businesses
The inquiry will aim to publish its findings by mid-May.
Hospitality businesses “among the last” to reopen post-lockdown: cabinet official
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
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
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-19...
Grants need to be expanded and distributed faster, say trade bodies
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
CEO Michael Pearson talks to QSR Media on the Mexican chain’s next steps.
