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PizzaExpress to close dozens of restaurants: report

The pizza chain may be considering a company voluntary agreement.

Triple Two Coffee merges with Cooks Global Foods

The move comes after months of talks and negotiations which continued during lockdown.

Itsu mulling restructuring options

The chain is working with Alix Partners on its future plans.

Tossed owner files notice to appoint administrators

Walk-in sales during their reopening trial were running at 5%.

The Restaurant Group planning to reopen 90% of branches by September

It does not expect to reopen the remaining 10% of its outlets this year.

Chains join month-long discount scheme for diners

Trade body UKHospitality welcomed the jobs and hospitality package.

Pret A Manger to not make June quarter rent payment in full, cites pandemic pains

The chain said it is working with landlords to “find the best way forward”.

Byron files notice to appoint administrators

The chain has 1,200 staff and 52 restaurants across the UK.

Domino's expects lower first-half earnings due to lockdown-related costs

They were unable to provide full-year guidance, citing uncertainty.

Le Pain Quotidien rescued from administration

The deal resulted in 11 closures and 200 redundancies.

The Restaurant Group launches CVA, plans to close 125 Frankie and Benny's outlets

It continues to seek “improved rental terms” on a portion of the remaining trading estate.

Wasabi appoints KPMG to negotiate turnover-based rents

Its chief executive believes it can adapt to be a "healthy and sustainable" business.