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Market Halls to get £20m private equity investment
Market Halls to get £20m private equity investment
The news comes as Market Halls prepares for its upcoming flagship venue at West End.
Heidi Bakery acquires two Caracoli coffee sites
The chain says the move will allow them to reach more markets.
The Good Food Chain goes into liquidation
The news comes after the FSA cleared the sandwich maker of being the source of an outbreak of listeria which killed five hospital patients.
FSA welcomes new allergen labelling law
The government plans to introduce the new legislation this summer.
LEON inks new five-year deal with Roadchef to expand motorway presence
The rollout will start with openings in Southampton and Northampton.
Five arrested in Patisserie Valerie serious fraud probe: report
The chain was bought out of administration earlier this year.
Caffé Concerto owner reports 9.3% growth amid headwinds
Lux Management & Investments Group took nine sites once occupied by Patisserie Valerie.
Black Sheep Coffee secures £13m for global expansion
The chain wants to reach 70 stores by end-2019.
Pod sold to Coco di Mama owner Azzurri Group
Thirteen of its restaurants will continue trading, whilst nine will be closed.
Regulators continue investigations on listeria-linked food
The update came after the deaths of two patients that ate a contaminated sandwich.
Pod could face administration: report
The restaurant chain is considering whether to accept the £2.7m offer of Azzurri Group.
Patisserie Valerie's new owner laments mismanagement issues: report
Broken ovens, unpaid suppliers and roof leaks were some of the issues it discovered.
Loungers reports 26% rise in annual revenue growth
Like-for-like sales growth was 6.9%.
Biff's Kitchen secures funding to expand product range
The chain is currently working on its retail range.
15 fast food chains in France ordered to sort their waste
Fast food chains are have been obliged to deal with their bio-waste in the kitchen and dining room.
What impact will changes to IR35 have on the restaurant industry?
John Deane of Gannons Solicitors offers his advice on what operators can do to manage the changes that will affect the industry from April 2020.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen's like-for-like sales up 8.1% since year-end
Wimpy also saw sales growth.
