Otley Burger Company ad featuring Madeleine McCann banned
A Mother’s Day advertisement run by the Otley Burger Company that used the image of missing child Madeleine McCann has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for causing ‘unjustified distress and serious and widespread offence’.
New rules to make fake reviews illegal
The government has announced enhanced powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), including plans to “stamp out” fake reviews by making it illegal to pay someone to write or host a fake review.
Staff recruitment and retention remain major concern for hospitality
D&D London could go to auction for £100m
Wyck Hill House Hotel & Spa sold for £7.5m
Wyck Hill House Hotel & Spa has been sold to private equity investors Fidera Vecta and[...]
Fragrance Group’s £23m Corbyn Head hotel expected to open 2024
Work on the Fragrance’s Group’s £23m Corbyn Head hotel in Torquay, Devon, is set to start[...]
Peel Hotels puts Norfolk Royale hotel up for sale for £8.5m
Peel Hotels has put the freehold of its four-AA-starred, 95-bedroom Norfolk Royale hotel in Bournemouth on[...]
Arc Inspirations set for major expansion after £19m investment
Bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to double its footprint after securing a £19m investment from[...]
Hilton London Olympia crowns Frogmore and C1 £150m acquisition spree
Frogmore and C1 Capital have bought the 405-bedroom Hilton London Olympia for £130m, the 146-bedroom Park Inn by Radisson Northampton for £15m and 97-bedroom Stifford Hall near Thurrock for £7.2m as part of a newly formed joint venture. "
Swingers adds £2.5m roof terrace to West End venue and reveals expansion pipeline
Swingers, the crazy golf competitive socialising experience founded in London in 2014 by Jeremy Simmonds and Matt Grech-Smith, has undergone an 8,000 square foot extension, to be revealed to the public on 20 May.
Deliveroo reports solid Q1 growth
Delivery platform Deliveroo has reported “solid growth” in the first quarter of 2022, with gross transaction value (GTV) up 12% year-on-year to £1.79b.
Zetland Capital secures £40m loan to acquire and expand Portobello Starboard pub group
London-based private equity firm Zetland Capital has secured a £40m loan to acquire and expand the[...]
Foodservice price inflation hit double digits in February before Ukraine invasion
Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector hit 10.2% in February 2022, the latest edition of the[...]
Big Fang Collective £5m Imbiba investment to fund expansion
Big Fang Collective, the Liverpool-based entertainment venue operator, has received a £5m investment from leisure investment[...]
Tortilla wraps up first year as listed company with record results
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant group Tortilla has reported a 79.5% increase in revenues to a record £48.1m[...]
Scotland launches consultation on calorie labelling
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on plans to add the number of calories to menus in the out of home food sector including cafes, restaurants and takeaways."
Say 'I do' outside with the boom in outdoor weddings
Couples are planning on strolling up the aisle in gardens, parks and fields this year as the market for outdoor weddings is blooming. Here's how operators can provide a stylish and high-quality service, even when the inevitable storm hits
Bryan Whittaker, former CESA technical director, dies aged 84
Bryan Whittaker, a former technical director of CESA (now the Foodservice Equipment Association), died on Saturday 2 April following a short illness at the age of 84.
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