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The Restaurant Group warns investors of sales hit due to COVID-19
The Restaurant Group warns investors of sales hit due to COVID-19
The group plans to cut capital expenditure by at least £45 million.
Hospitality tips for managing current trade and preparing to bounce back in the future
Access Hospitality's Katy Hamilton offers practical advice on managing current trade and using time and technology to plan for an uncertain future.
Restaurant lockdown could cost industry over £22bn: analyst
Peter Backman urged operators to adapt.
Delivery, drive-thru and click & collect seen to provide respite to restaurants amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Some companies are offering free software to set up these services for operators.
Restaurant industry one of worst-hit sectors by COVID-19: Brand Finance
Other industries projected to be severely affected include aviation and hotels.
Less visits for restaurants, pubs and coffee shops due to COVID-19 fears
More suburban consumers say they are avoiding going out.
Shopping centres, outlet malls most impacted by COVID-19: study
The disease’s impact is also expected to accelerate underlying consumer trends.
Curry is top comfort food for Brits during COVID-19 crisis: study
Takeaway curry orders increased by 107%.
Chains shut down all UK restaurants as gov't tackles COVID-19
Some brands initially shifted to a takeaway model before Parliament’s move to implement a lockdown.
Moratorium on landlord sanctions urged as multi-billion pound rent bill looms
The next pending rent day falls on 25 March.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Fast food giants shift to takeout-only; Chipotle's virtual lunch parties; Interest in pizzerias, delivery surge as social distancing persists
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: YO!, Pure announce temporary closures; QSRs try takeaway-only model; LEON transforms outlets into 'mini-supermarkets'
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Contactless delivery, bolstered sanitation practices launched amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Some chains also started to implement no-contact payment schemes.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen's like-for-like sales rise 3.7%
System-wide sales declined 13.9%.
Plant-based grab-and-go concept Good To Go opens second outlet
Its first location is in Old Street.
Greggs launches spring menu
All items are under 450 calories.
Esquires Coffee launching new store in Northhampton
Opening date is on 30 March.
