Fridays is set to re-open the doors for dining at 66 locations on Monday 6th July, and will on the same day reveal a new brand. The changes will be unveiled at six restaurants, with new elements introduced across the rest of the estate. Fridays first opened in New York in 1965, now 55 years later, it’s proudly celebrating its unique heritage. Its simplified menu … [Read more...]
Wellington Pub Company tenants closing due to rent intransigence
The Wellington Pub Company, which has a portfolio of 750 pubs and is owned by the billionaire Reuben brothers is demanding full rent from some of its pub tenants who have not traded since March. The pub group has now been accused by many tenants of being ruthless in refusing to cut rents due on premises closed as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Regional media … [Read more...]
Hospitality welcomes outdoor freedom
Hospitality welcomes outdoor freedom - As safe distancing is the key parameter for reopening to enable people to experience the joy of hospitality once again, many hospitality providers are focusing on utilising outside space. This makes sense on many levels and possibly most importantly, from the customers’ perspective. Earlier today the Government published - … [Read more...]
Stonegate extend pub support
Stonegate Pub Company has extended its support for publicans within its leased and tenanted business, Ei Publican Partnerships, creating an overall support package, which has been implemented during the COVID-19 lockdown, in excess of £28 million. The latest provision, in light of new Government secure guidance and confirmation that all pubs in England will be able to … [Read more...]
Public support hospitality reopening
Public support hospitality reopening - A snap YouGov poll finds public support for the new, looser lockdown measures. As life in England takes another step forward on July 4th, with the Government announcing that restaurants and pubs can reopen, how the public at large welcomes that change has now been measured. A snap YouGov poll of Tuesday’s announcements by … [Read more...]