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PAUL UK's online sales surge 58%

It reported a 9.6% increase on the Group turnover and a 2.4% rise in revenue on a like-for-like basis.

PAUL UK's online sales surge 58%

It reported a 9.6% increase on the Group turnover and a 2.4% rise in revenue on a like-for-like basis.

Domino's Pizza starts share buyback programme for £32m

The buyback is part of a £50 million programme announced earlier, £18 million of which already has been completed.

The Restaurant Group sales dip 1.8%

Its like-for-like sales are down 3% for the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2017.

Casual Dining Group's losses surged 18% to £60m

The owner of Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia has posted a sharp increase in losses, as the sector comes under pressure.

GBK Owner Announces Impairment Charges Against Restaurant Chain

Shares fell after Famous Brands warned it would make impairments of between R241m and R322m in its financial results for the year.

Fulham Shore's EBITDA is below market expectations

It cited trade in suburban London restaurants which are serving fewer customers than last year with higher operating costs.

Nando's threatens to file lawsuit over copyright infringement

The chain is concerned an eatery called Fernando’s, in Reading, may be trying to mimic it by using similar cockerel and chilli images.

Prezzo seeks Company Voluntary Arrangement to reduce costs

The restructuring plan will allow Prezzo to rationalise its estate and to reduce the cost of its leased restaurants.

Telepizza to invest £6m in Apache Pizza

Apache Pizza has sold a controlling stake in the company for £9.5m.

Creditors approve Byron's Company Voluntary Arrangement proposal

As a result of the restructuring process, a number of Byron restaurants will close.

EU court sides with Starbucks in logo battle

Judges ruled the labels were too similar.

Westminster Council introduces new laws for food delivery drivers

Eateries using delivery services will be forced to apply for planning permission under the rules.

CMA's decision on Just Eat, Hungryhouse merger

CMA has provisionally cleared Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse.

Pret A Manger wins in TM suit at Europe's highest court

According to an article by WIPR, the chain succeeded in a trademark claim at Europe’s highest court.

5p coffee cup levy ditched by the environment minister

Coffee chains are trusted to cut waste themselves, he said.

Restaurants that serve big puddings to be named and shamed by Government

The government is shaming restaurants for contributing to obesity.

Change Group: 'Make Brexit a plus for hospitality'

Hospitality recruiter The Change Group outlined a seven-point plan for the new UK prime minister, Theresa May, to support continued growth in British...