Opinion

Should pubs and clubs be exempt from health and safety regulations?

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18th September 2012

There has been much debate over the government's plans to cut

Having good front of house staff is key to providing a fantastic experience to your guests.

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13th September 2012

There are several aspects which contribute to the overall dining experience of customers in pubs and restaurants – the qua...

How will McDonalds get on in the veggie market?

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12th September 2012

You will be forgiven for expressing surprise when you hear that McDonalds, that establishment synonymous with burgers, is ...

Should talented chefs be employed from abroad?

Blogs

11th September 2012

A well respected

The hospitality industry needs to appeal to the next generation of talent in order to drive the sector forward.

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5th September 2012

Despite the fact that youth unemployment is a big issue in the

wagamama moves into Plymouth.

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5th September 2012

wagamama have moved into the...

Site no. 21 for Chimichanga

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4th September 2012

Congratula...

Brunning and Price named Pub Group of the Year.

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4th September 2012

According to the Good Pub Guide 2013 released today,

The Live Music Act will make it easier for pubs to put bands on to attract more custom.

Blogs

31st August 2012

If there is one thing that has become clear about this government it is that it loves cutting red tape and in the

Pubs diversifying their offering to include takeaway grub options must think carefully.

Blogs

30th August 2012

Pub grub and takeaways are two rather popular concepts, so how successful would it be to merge the two? Well this is a que...

Changing the name of a restaurant can be risky, but it can be riskier not to change it.

Blogs

29th August 2012

Look for Vingt-Quatre on Fulham Road and you will no longer find it – instead you will find the brand spanking new VQ. Tho...

IKEA is to launch a hotel chain, but will not be kitting the rooms out with its trademark flat pack furniture.

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21st August 2012

When you are first told that IKEA is to start a hotel chain , the obvious image of a flat pack room full of flat pack furn...

Brits spend on average one year of their lives in the pub.

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20th August 2012

It seems like a natural thing to just pop down to the local

KFC to launch a degree programme.

Blogs

16th August 2012

Good staff are invaluable in the

wagamama continues expansion plans

Blogs

15th August 2012

wagamama has confirmed the opening of more new sites over the next 12 months, it plans to open 15-20 more sites across the...

A top chef's restaurant overlooking Edinburgh Castle is to close, begging the question what does it take to survive this recession?

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10th August 2012

It had it all, the location, the chef and the food, so why couldn't Oloroso in Edinburgh make it work? And if it couldn't ...

The location of hospitality establishments will be the defining factor as to whether they cash in on the Olympics.

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9th August 2012

Like all major events to take place in Britain, especially those that have been so eagerly anticipated, there are contrast...

Theft of Wiggin's training kit highlights the importance of hotels and security.

Blogs

8th August 2012

With the news that

Starbucks drive-thru opens first site in London

Blogs

8th August 2012

Last year

Brew Dog has launched a controversial anti-Olympic beer full of substances banned for athletes competing in the Games.

Blogs

3rd August 2012

Shameless piggy backing on the

Screw top sparkling wine bottles may be practical but do they lose some of the romance?

Blogs

2nd August 2012

With the launching of a new