Casual Dining Group has reopened a number of its concession sites situated at Center Parcs villages across England. Six restaurants have reopened for delivery and collection as Center Parcs start to welcome guests back. CDG operates 12 Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Las Iguanas restaurants at Center Parcs villages at Whinfell Forest, Sherwood Forest, Woburn Forest Breaks, … [Read more...]
Azzurri acquisition saves 225 restaurants and 5,000 jobs
Azzurri acquisition saves restaurants: TowerBrook Capital Partners a London-based international investment management firm has confirmed its acquisition of Azzurri Group. The acquisition investment has helped to secure the future of circa 225 restaurants and shops, protecting 5,000 employees. Azzurri traded strongly prior to the coronavirus crisis, with 301 … [Read more...]
BA retires 747’s – the end of an era in travel
It really is a sad day when an icon, and some might say the icon of modern travel is consigned to retirement, never to be seen again doing what it does best, flying people around the world. The demise of the 747 is a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the travel industry. The British Airways fleet of 31 747’s have all been stood down with … [Read more...]
Deadline to pour beer down the drain looms
The British Beer & Pub Association is advising publicans to ensure they have submitted applications to destroy their spoilt beer before the end of July, to avoid charges from water companies. The trade association said it had hoped water companies would continue to waiver fees and cut bureaucracy for the disposal of spoilt beer in pubs. Unfortunately though, the water … [Read more...]
Protection mechanism needed now to counter no shows
No shows have always been a problem for restauranteurs, as some people have no regard for others. No shows were a problem before Covid-19, and as soon as lockdown was over no shows reappeared. The only news worthy aspect of this is that anyone is surprised. Most people expect others to behave similarly to themselves, the fact that they don’t leads to disappointment, … [Read more...]