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Time to go for new sites and diversify your model
Operators have been urged to apply for new sites in a post-Covid world and appeal to local authorities to abandon their cumulative impact policies (CIPSs).
Archives for September 23, 2021
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84% back allergy legislation
More than eight out of 10 people believe the introduction of new legislation is a positive change when it comes to selling food that is pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS), according to CPL Learning.
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‘Consumers aren’t putting up with average anymore’
A shift in consumer behaviour where pubgoers are looking for more when visiting the trade is something that has changed, one operator has stated.
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37 pubs and bars closed per week in 2020
The pub and bar sector saw a net loss of 1,930 venues during 2020, with £13.9bn being wiped off the total market value from 2019, according to an industry report.
City Pub Co to double size of estate to 100 pubs
City Pub Co has revealed it wants to double the size of its estate to 100 pubs focusing on a cluster strategy, Clive Watson, executive chairman has told The Morning Advertiser.
NTIA launches legal action against Scottish Government over Covid passports
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is launching a legal challenge against the Scottish Government over its lack of consultation on vaccination passports.
Meals with strong provenance will have strong appeal over the festive period
Festive menus built around fresh and local food will inspire post-lockdown customers to eat out in the run-up to the peak Christmas and New Year trading period, fresh produce specialist Bidfresh has predicted.
Pubs must unite for Cask Ale Week to help save the industry
Cask ale beers and the breweries that make them will “only survive” if pubs shout about them – and there’s no better time to do so than Cask Ale Week.
Brits tip an average £4.64 after a having a meal or drink out
Brits will tip an average of £4.64 after a meal or drink experience, new research by comparethemarket.com has shown.
Consumers are happy to pay deposits for bookings, new research shows
Half of UK pubgoers are happy to pay a deposit to book a table, while 55% revealed they are in favour of paying no-show fees, new research from Zonal and CGA has said.
Publicans are warned to prepare for VAT rise
Publicans are being warned to act now to get ready for the changes in VAT rates, with them more than doubling next month, from 5% to 12.5%.
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