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One in five hospitality, retail owners expect to lose more than half of revenue due to ‘Freedom Day’ delay

Over 17,000 hospitality and retail businesses expect to close for good.

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One in five hospitality, retail owners expect to lose more than half of revenue due to ‘Freedom Day’ delay

Over 17,000 hospitality and retail businesses expect to close for good.

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Itsu poised to open 100 new outlets after striking Bridgepoint deal

The partnership is also the second time the London-based group invested in Julian Metcalfe’s ventures.

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Pubs, restaurants see 26% sales drop in May as restrictions continue

On a like-for-like sales basis, groups recorded a 15% drop in May 2021 from May 2019.

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Caffè Carluccio brews challenge to high street coffee brands with 500-store plan

The chain is looking to enter travel hubs, city centres and neighbourhood locations.

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Domino’s hiring 5,000 chefs, delivery drivers in response to ‘strong’ demand

The move comes amidst growing concerns about labour shortages after Brexit and COVID-19.

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EggRun eyes solid London footing before taking a crack at nat'l expansion

In a post-lockdown world, co-founders Laurent Manuel and Asher Grant express optimism in getting a bigger market share as consumers slowly return to office spaces.

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Restaurant, pub sales down by a quarter in April

Pubs are drawing on outside space to outperform restaurants.

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Wendy's planning to have up to 400 new restaurants as it plots UK return

It confirmed it will open its first store in Reading next month.

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Meeting customer expectations in a post-lockdown world, as told by Pizza Hut, German Doner Kebab, PAUL and Triple Two Coffee

NPD Group also expects the industry to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels.

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Spending during first week of reopening higher compared to initial lockdown: CGA

Nearly half of consumers have already returned to venues.

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Greggs to trial vegan ham baguette, sausage breakfast roll

A wider launch is planned for later in the year.

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YO! inks deal to supply food-to-go products to WH Smith

The initial trial will run in hospitals at Pinderfields in Yorkshire, and Southampton, as well as several travel hubs.

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Popeyes' UK co-founder says chain coming to "own a space" in chicken segment

UK co-founder Elias Diaz Sese elaborates on the chain’s approach to growth, the timing behind the expansion plan, and its philosophy on product development.

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