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Posera launches update to Maitre’D EPoS software

25-Feb-2013 By Peter Ruddick

In the first of a week of news stories detailing launches of technology products for the hospitality industry to support our special feature, BigHospitality reveals details of the latest update to Posera's Maitre’D EPoS software.

Number of restaurants going bust rockets 31 per cent over past year

13-Feb-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The number of insolvencies among the UK restaurant sector has jumped by 31 per cent to 194 in the last financial quarter of 2011 – the highest rate for over three years.

UK economy continues to recover

09-Dec-2010 By Rachel Johnson

The UK economy has continued to recover from recession in the three months to November, posting growth of 0.6 per cent.

Number of hospitality administrations fall by half

20-Apr-2010 By Becky Paskin

The number of hospitality and leisure businesses going into administration has dropped by half, surprising industry experts Deloitte

Restaurants get Christmas trade boost but face New Year slump

17-Dec-2009 By Becky Paskin

Christmas trading for restaurants and pubs is expected to pick up next week, although operators are warned of a January spending slump as consumers tighten their belts once more

Britons’ eating out spend drops for first time in 40 years

16-Jul-2009 By Becky Paskin

The amount Britons spend on eating out has fallen for the first time in 40 years, with experts predicting our demand for low-cost meals to last long after the recession is over

Expect a continued decline, restaurants warned

13-Jan-2009 By Becky Paskin

As diners cut back on eating out in 2009, restaurants are warned by market analysts Horizons to expect a ‘continued decline’