Legal
Fulham Shore's EBITDA is below market expectations
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...
U.S judge gives class action lawsuit against Starbucks the go-ahead
According to the Daily Mail, a United States federal judge allowed customers to pursue a lawsuit accusing the coffee chain of underfilling their...
Coca-Cola slams sugar tax
Jon Woods, General Manager of Coca-Cola Great Britain and Ireland, released a blog post on the official Coca-Cola website, pointing out that taxing...
New Loo Ruling that Could Have Big Implications for the QSR Market
According to a story by the Guardian, a new legal ruling which states that coffee shops and fast food outlets with fewer than 10 seats must now...
Government takes action on tipping practices to secure a fair deal for workers
New plans to end unfair tipping practices and increase transparency for consumers and employees were announced today (2 May 2016) by the Business...
Starbucks US recommends shareholders reject ‘Mini-Tender’ offer
The coffee chain brand announced that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million...
