We have just received the following news from TGi Friday's UK CEO Robert B Cook. As with all other recent closures from COVID-19, we would like to wish all at TGI Friday's our very best wishes. Dear Fridays Guests, As the safety and welfare of our guests and teams is our number one priority and following the recent UK government advice to practice social distancing, we … [Read more...]
Prezzo restaurants close today during COVID-19 crisis
We have just received the following message from Karen Jones, Executive Chairman, Prezzo. “Today we will temporarily close our Prezzo restaurants during this COVID-19 crisis. We need to do this in order to protect the health of our teams, our customers and our local communities. “After the Government stated last Monday that people should avoid restaurants, it was always … [Read more...]
D&D London announced immediate temporary closure of all UK restaurants
Following Boris Johnson’s statement yesterday advising Londoners not to visit pubs, bars and restaurants in order to reduce the spread of Coronavirus, D&D London announced today the temporary closure of all its UK restaurants with effect from the close of business. Des Gunewardena, Chairman and CEO of D&D London commented: “We fully understand the need to play our … [Read more...]
Casual Dining postponed until 14 – 15 July 2020
Following increasing concern about the developing coronavirus situation, Casual Dining organiser Diversified Communications UK has consulted with the industry and decided to postpone the event to 14 - 15 July 2020, at ExCeL London. Chris Brazier, Group Event Director of Diversified Communications UK, says: “Casual Dining is the single most important business event for many … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White becomes figurehead of charitable foundation
Marco Pierre White is to become the figurehead of a new charitable foundation that will help and support good causes within the communities where restaurants operate under his name. Called the Black and White Foundation, the organisation is now searching for what it plans will be a long line of UK-based beneficiaries which will benefit from a grant to support their … [Read more...]