Lord Sugar Sweetens Revolt Against Caffe Nero Rescue Deal
Lord Sugar, the Amstrad founder and star of The Apprentice, is fuelling a landlord-led revolt against a rescue deal for Caffe Nero, the struggling...
Marston’s Sees Tough Winter Ahead, Seeks More Government Support
Pub operator Marston’s warned today that winter months would be challenging with a majority of its pubs remaining closed after fresh Covid-19 curbs, and...
Growing Bakery Chain Secures Expansion Funds
Cooplands has secured an investment of £7.7m to continue its rapid expansion in its Northern heartland and further afield.
The bakery chain received the investment...
Hospitality’s Confidence Shattered After Year Of Covid But Optimism Starting To...
The Covid-19 pandemic has wrecked confidence across hospitality, with fewer than one in five (18%) leaders now optimistic about the market’s prospects for the...
Leon Becomes Latest Restaurant To Serve Up CVA
Healthy fast-food chain Leon has launched a restructuring plan to help it survive the drop off in trade during the pandemic.
According to Sky News,...
Caffè Nero Rejects Bid From Issa Brothers
Struggling coffee shop chain Caffè Nero has rejected a takeover bid from the brothers behind forecourt business EG Group, insisting it will continue with...
Industry Bodies Call For Revamp Of Alcohol Duty System To Boost...
Hospitality and pub trade bodies UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have called on the Government to revamp and simplify the system...
Asda Buyers Make Offer For Caffè Nero
Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the billionaire brothers currently in the process of acquiring Asda, have reportedly made a bid for ailing coffee shop chain...
Majority Of Food & Drink Businesses Uncertain About Impact Of Brexit
Business leaders across the UK food and drink industry remain unclear on the impact that Brexit will have on their companies over the coming...
Major Pub Groups And Brewers Issue Stark Warning On Future Of...
Executives at Fuller’s, Carlsberg, Greene King, and Heineken are among more than 50 signatories of a letter warning of significantly more job losses in...