UK

Lockdown rules set to ease: reactions from UKHospitality, CGA

Social distancing is also cut from 2 metres to 1 metre on 4 July.

IGD, Peter Backman map out four post-lockdown scenarios for foodservice in new report

Each scenario addresses the possible path of the virus and performance of the economy.

PizzaExpress launches first virtual brand

Mac & Wings was created in partnership with Deliveroo.

Job cuts feared as Pret A Manger's sales plunge during lockdown: report

Chief executive Pano Christou revealed the news in an online video call.

Costa Coffee expects to reopen over 1,100 stores by end-June

This represents 41% of the chain’s national portfolio.

Camile Thai Kitchen to open brand new London outlet

The chain now has over 30 locations in the UK and Ireland.

Pizza Pilgrims, Ole & Steen amongst brands bolstering mobile ordering capabilities

Chains have been accelerating their digital transformation strategies across markets.

Code of practice for rent negotiations welcomed

The code acknowledges that landlords “should provide support to those businesses unable to do so”.

McDonald's reopens 11 Roadchef service station restaurants for takeaway

The chain already has over 1,000 restaurants operating via drive-thru or McDelivery.

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

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