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Menu price inflation hits 3%

02-Aug-2017 By James Wallin

Menu price inflation is running at 3%, the latest data from BigHospitality's sister title MCA has shown.

Taco restaurant Killer Tomato to double up in the capital

03-Jul-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Killer Tomato, the burritos, tacos and cocktails restaurant in Shepherd’s Bush, is set to double up in the capital with the opening of a second site in London’s Kensington.

Brexit to blame for record rise in wine prices, says WSTA

05-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The average price of a bottle of wine has risen more in the past 12 weeks than in the past two years, with Brexit named as the main cause, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

Jamie Oliver to close six restaurants

06-Jan-2017 By Sophie Witts

Jamie Oliver is to close six of his Jamie’s Italian restaurants blaming difficult trading conditions in the wake of the Brexit vote, The Times has reported.

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How to value your hospitality business correctly

01-Feb-2016 By Darren Seward

Darren Seward, hospitality specialist at commercial insurer, NFU Mutual, discusses the importance of valuing the business assets of a pub, hotel and restaurant correctly. 

'Haggle' with suppliers on Christmas produce prices, hospitality operators told

07-Oct-2015 By Emma Eversham

Operators in the restaurant, pub and hotel sectors are being advised to engage in 'old-fashioned' haggling over prices with suppliers this Christmas to take advantage of lower production costs of festive favourites such as turkey and ham.

Dining trends: Consumers reluctant to 'trade up' to more expensive dishes

03-Jul-2015 By M&C Allegra Foodservice

An ongoing reluctance by consumers to trade up to more expensive menu items is squeezing restaurant profits, according to exclusive research.

Hakkasan plans 15 restaurants and hotel in the UK

28-Jan-2015 By Ruth Williams

International hospitality group Hakkasan is looking to more than double its estate in 2015 with the opening of 15 new restaurants across its portfolio of brands, including a new concept called Ling Ling.

Infographic: London hospitality trends

07-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

The rise in property prices in the capital's prime central locations is prompting a change in hotel developers' attitudes, according to Wetherell's 'Sleeping in London' report.

Pubs and restaurants continue to rely on discounting

24-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

There was a ‘new high’ in discounting by pubs and restaurants this winter, according to Horizon’s latest Menurama survey.

Experts point to growing momentum in regional hotel marketplace

14-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

The regional hotel marketplace is gathering momentum as investor confidence returns on the back of strong trading performance, according to property experts.

Hotels urged to check pricing as survey shows guests save 15% through OTAs

19-Nov-2013 By Emma Eversham

Hotel companies who want their guests to book with them directly should look at adjusting their pricing, suggests new research, which finds that on average people save up to 15 per cent when booking through an online travel agent (OTA) compared to booking...

Fuller’s launches healthier kids menu

15-Feb-2013 By Luke Nicholls

UK brewer and pub operator Fuller’s is rolling out a healthier kids menu in half of its managed pubs in response to calls from parents to provide better quality ingredients and more value for money.

Life after the pub: 2012 sales figures reveal alternative uses after being sold

11-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

With 18 pubs closing every week across the UK, leisure property specialists Fleurets has released its Alternative Use Report, analysing 2012 sales figures to reveal what happens to these 'community hubs' after they are sold.

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How to get the best value from food and drink suppliers

10-Dec-2012 By Shabaz Mohammed

With ingredients continuing to creep up in price there has never been a better time for restaurant, pub and hotel operators to seek out the best value from their suppliers to ensure profit margins don't get squeezed too much. Here, Pelican Buying...