Economy

UKHospitality: Recession a ‘huge concern’ for industry

15-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

UK hospitality businesses face a further knock to consumer confidence after new figures show the UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year.

Harry Ramsden's restaurant opening at Blackpool Tower

02-Feb-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Blackpool Council has announced that a rebranded flagship Harry Ramsden's fish restaurant is to open at the Blackpool Tower complex this summer.

Serving the UK: McDonald’s at 40

23-Jun-2014 By Mark Wingett

To mark its 40th year in the UK, McDonald’s has produced a report highlighting its contribution to the economy, the number of jobs created and its ongoing investment in restaurants and its supply chain. We take a look at some of the key findings and also...

Restaurants, hotels and pubs at busiest since 2007, yet profits fall sharply

27-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants, hotels and pubs have seen business volumes rise at their fastest rate since August 2007, according to the CBI's quarterly Service Sector Survey with further growth expected 'through this year and into next'. 

Hospitality has potential to re-balance economy, BHA report finds

13-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

The hospitality industry now accounts for eight per cent of the nation’s jobs, offering a financial clout strong enough to help re-balance the economy, according to a report from the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

Trade stabilises at Enterprise Inns

04-Aug-2011 By Emma Eversham

Enterprise Inns has reported that trade is stabilising across its estate with average income per pub rising 1 per cent in the last 18 weeks.

Turnover and sales up at The Restaurant Group

11-Nov-2010 By Martyn Leek

The 380-strong Restaurant Group, whose brands include Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito and Garfunkel's, has reported an 8 per cent increase in turnover for the 45 weeks to 7 November on last year