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Island Poké secures investment to accelerate future growth

08-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Grab-and-go brand Island Poké has secured investment from Hero Brands to further accelerate its plans for growth both in the UK and internationally.

Nicola Gartenberg promoted to executive director at Adam Handling Restaurant Group

08-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Nicola Gartenberg has been promoted to executive director at Adam Handling Restaurant Group (AHRG).

City centre dining to be lower than pre-Covid levels post pandemic, operators predict

08-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Diners will return to city centre restaurants post the pandemic, but in smaller numbers than in pre-Coronavirus times, hospitality operators are predicting.

Rockfish secures Salcombe site

08-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Mitch Tonk’s Rockfish restaurant chain has secured a location in Salcombe, Devon, that will take its total number of sites up to nine when it opens next spring.

Jollibee to invest £30m in UK expansion with 10 new openings planned this year

08-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is planning to open 10 new restaurants in the UK this year as part of a £30m expansion drive.

Deliveroo confirms float intentions

08-Mar-2021 By Georgi Gyton

Deliveroo has confirmed it is “considering an initial public offering” and intends to publish a registration document today (8 March).

Scottish Government admits no sector-specific evidence for hospitality shutdown

08-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The Scottish Government has admitted in a freedom of information (FOI) response that it has not produced or sourced any specific evidence to support the restrictions on Scotland’s hospitality sector.

Government extends al fresco planning exemptions

08-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The Government is to extend planning exemptions designed to make it easier for hospitality businesses to set up al fresco dining areas by another year.

Fireaway pizza to double its estate to more than 100 sites this year

05-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Pizza takeaway brand Fireaway is set to double its estate to more than 100 sites this year, including opening 25 new sites in the next 25 weeks.

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Comment - The Budget provides much-needed relief, but what good is it without a rent solution?

05-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Sunak’s Budget delivered the some desperately needed support for hospitality this week, but without a solution to the sector’s growing rent debt, businesses remain on a cliff edge.

Flash-grilled: Rose Ashby

05-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The head chef of Spring at Somerset House on her love of Christmas dinner, childhood aspirations of being a PE teacher, and struggling to impress her six-year-old niece with pasta.

Friday Five: the week's top news

05-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

This week's main hospitality news stories include the Chancellor's Budget announcement; Sacha Lord challenging hospitality's delayed reopening date; and Tomahawk refuting claims it bullied staff into lending it money.

Root chef Rob Howell on his veg-centric cookbook

05-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Rob Howell’s debut book showcases his creative approach to vegetable-led cookery and is packed with tips for those looking to put veg centre stage.

Multi-faceted vegan venue headed for Leeds

05-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

First time restaurateurs Will Habergham and Pj Gardner are to launch a plant-based restaurant and rooftop bar in Leeds this summer.

Pub group Antic London secures seven-figure CBILS package

05-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

London-based pub operator Antic has secured a ‘seven-figure’ CBILS funding package through alternative SME lender ThinCats.