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All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 26
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NewsBrighton Pier Group downsizes bar estate
Brighton Pier Group has permanently closed three marginal sites from its bar division, previously known as Eclectic.
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NewsReturn of track and trace creates ‘many more problems’
NHS track and trace will resume on 12 April and require every customer to sign in, not just the lead booker, MCA understands.
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OpinionTake Popeyes’ plans with a pinch of Cajun
In the heady years of 2009-2018, stories of aggressive expansion plans were ten a penny.
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NewsPho has ‘competitive advantage’ in post-pandemic landscape
Pho, the Vietnamese restaurant group, is confident it can return to its expansion strategy once restrictions are lifted and the business has stabilised.
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InterviewsRoger Whiteside: ‘No question’ transport hubs will recover
Transport hubs still present a great opportunity, even if only half as busy as at previous levels, CEO Roger Whiteside has said.
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Analysis & InsightHow UK pubs became the focus of a global investment frenzy
The Great British Pub has become the subject of fervent interest from international investor groups looking for operational real estate. But is the sector as distressed as these funds believe?
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NewsRitchie to depart Leon
Leon UK managing director Shereen Ritchie is stepping down at the end of the month.
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NewsSecond CBILS for JDW
JD Wetherspoon secured a second CBILS loan in March 2021 of £51.7m, bringing its total facilities to £1.04bn.
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NewsWetherspoon reports £46m HY loss as restrictions bite
J D Wetherspoon has reported a loss before tax of £46.2m for the 26 to weeks to 24 January, as the “ever changing government guidelines” took their toll.
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NewsSacha Lord legal bid heading to High Court
Sacha Lord plans to take his legal action to the High Court for a Judicial Review, after he said the government had failed to provide evidence for why indoor hospitality cannot open at the same time as non-essential retail.
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InterviewsPret to launch consumer app
Pret CEO Pano Christou has revealed the launch of a consumer app is one the things he is looking forward to most at the business in 2021.
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News‘Significant increase in debt’ at Stonegate
Stonegate Pub Company made a loss before tax of £746m in the full year to 27 September 2020, following the purchase of Ei Group, and as a result of the pandemic.
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NewsCrosstown goes regional
Artisan doughnut concept Crosstown has launched its first location outside of London, with a delivery and collection hub in Cambridge.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims restarts pipeline, unveils subscription service
Pizza Pilgrims is preparing to open four new pizzerias by late summer, and has a further four in negotiations, after its expansion pipeline was put on hold during the pandemic.
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News‘Spies on the dancefloor’ unwelcome
Proposals to introduce undercover police officers into pub and bars to tackle sexual harassment have been branded “deeply concerning” by a night-time safety group.
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NewsSacha Lord: ‘All we’re saying is let’s be fair’
Sacha Lord and Hugh Osmond’s legal challenge against the government’s reopening roadmap has been backed by other senior industry leaders.
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NewsSuccession planning at Greggs
Greggs chairman Ian Durant will stay on at the company to help appoint a successor to Roger Whiteside, as the CEO approaches retirement age.
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NewsDelivery drives improving sales at Greggs
Greggs has reported a “better than expected” start to 2021, while updating on plans to 100 net new stores this year.
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NewsNando’s strengthens UK leadership team
Nando’s has appointed Trudi Van Niekerk to the new role of chief operating officer of the UK and Ireland business.
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InterviewsBrewDog: Never underestimate incredible people
Like much of the industry, BrewDog was faced with the biggest crisis it had ever experienced in March 2020.