London churches, with their wonderful acoustics, are becoming gig venues February 16, 2023 London churches are becoming arts venues… and it’s making money, says Adam Bloodworth “These spaces were built for their acoustics,” says Sammie Ellard-King, marketing director at K&G Hospitality. It’s an obvious statement to make about a church, but then again, why haven’t more been turned into music venues? It’s predicted that 350 churches will close [...]
Hospitality sector urges Sunak to extend business rates and VAT support January 20, 2021 Hospitality bosses have again issued an urgent call for the government to extend business rates and VAT support in the March budget as the sector remains closed due to coronavirus restrictions. In a letter to the chancellor, industry body UK Hospitality asked him to extend the VAT cut to five per cent for a further [...]
Chicken King’s empire still in the red despite sales passing £3bn May 8, 2024 The food empire run by the so-called "Chicken King" has spent another year in the red despite its turnover rising to more than £3bn.
Insurers need to capture the Covid-19 zeitgeist and go beyond expectations January 21, 2021 As a communications professional, you rarely want your client and the words “the Supreme Court” to appear in the same sentence. However, last week, the justices issued a 112-page judgement on the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal asking for “clarification” on whether insurance companies were required to pay business interruption claims for companies which had been [...]
New Byron owner Calveton mulls acqusition of rival chain Gourmet Burger Kitchen September 16, 2020 Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s South African owner is pushing ahead with a process to sell the casual dining chain, with the new owner of Byron reportedly plotting to buy the firm. Deloitte has begun contacting prospective buyers of GBK over the past week, Sky News reported, which would make it the latest restaurant group to be [...]
LV= in exclusive sale talks with Bain Capital October 2, 2020 Financial services provider LV= has announced it is in exclusive discussions over a potential tie-up with private equity firm Bain Capital. In a statement today LV= said discussions with Bain Capital are ongoing. It added: “There can be no certainty that any transaction will be agreed, nor any certainty as to the terms on which [...]
Why brands like Burger King are using internet troll tactics in their marketing campaigns March 10, 2019 Trolls have a bad reputation, deservedly so. In case you’ve been living under the proverbial rock and are unfamiliar with the term, an internet troll is someone who deliberately tries to provokes an argument or reaction online, usually by saying nasty or offensive things. Read more: DEBATE: Was Facebook right to ban Tommy Robinson? Trolling [...]
Put it on expenses: Bite-size pub lunch and training will help City workers take proper screen break June 24, 2022 Leading pub chain Greene King is offering city workers a pub lunch and a pint along with ‘bite-size’ training sessions. In wake of the pandemic’s shake-up of the working week, the ‘Expensable Lunch’ will be launching at the start of next month, to improve people’s personal and professional development – while giving them a much-needed [...]
Private equity backing has made casual dining market ‘lazy,’ Hestia boss warns April 27, 2024 The owner of a premium hospitality investment group which is targeting revenue of £100m over the next three years has said operators in the casual dining market have gotten “lazy” because of private equity backing.
Top new restaurant openings in London you can book right now January 16, 2024 There are dozens of new restaurant openings in London – Alex Dalzell has the lowdown on 12 spots that should be on your radar.