Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, warns that pubs face increasing competition from cafes, coffee shops, and food delivery apps as fewer people drink alcohol. With over 14,000 cafes and coffee shops in the UK, many consumers now choose...
Palatine, a private equity firm that has owned The Alchemist, a prominent UK cocktail bar chain, since 2015, is preparing to sell the business. The sale process, managed by Pura Advisory, comes as the hospitality sector faces tough trading...
The UK Labour government is planning to allow pubs, clubs, and restaurants in England and Wales to extend their opening hours as part of a strategy to boost economic growth and support the struggling hospitality sector. The proposal, backed...
Fifty years after the airing of the iconic BBC sitcom *Fawlty Towers*, its legacy continues to influence the B&B industry in Torquay, where the show was set. Despite the show never being filmed there, it was inspired by a...
Emma Gibbon, who owns two pubs in Cheltenham, has voiced concerns over the increasing difficulties of running a pub in the current economic climate. The main challenges she highlighted include rising prices, the financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic,...
The owner of the Cote restaurant chain, Partners Group, is exploring the option of injecting new capital into the business to retain control rather than proceeding with a sale. After two months of discussions with potential buyers, Partners Group,...
Leaders in the UK hospitality industry have revealed that more than half of the country’s job losses since the last budget have come from their sector. According to UKHospitality, approximately 89,000 jobs have been lost in restaurants, bars, pubs,...
In the first six months of 2025, over 200 pubs in the UK were forced to close, marking a troubling trend that industry leaders fear will accelerate. Data revealed that an average of eight pubs closed each week, with...
The UK government has unveiled proposals to overhaul planning and licensing rules in a bid to rejuvenate town centers and support the hospitality sector. Under these plans, ministers aim to protect outdoor activities like pavement pints, al fresco dining,...
The private equity firm Partners Group, which acquired the French-themed restaurant chain Cote in 2020 for approximately £55 million, has initiated a sale process for the business. Working with Interpath Advisory, the firm is seeking new investors. Cote currently...
Audrey Gelman, previously known as the co-founder of The Wing, a women-focused co-working space that closed in 2022, is making a comeback in the hospitality industry. Her new project is a boutique hotel designed specifically for women, aiming to...
The article profiles David Kuhn, a prominent literary agent, exploring his passion for hosting gatherings at his Manhattan apartment. Kuhn, known for representing bestselling authors, has cultivated a reputation for his gracious hospitality and ability to bring together diverse...
The Restaurant Group (TRG), the owner of Wagamama and backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, is in advanced talks to acquire a significant portion of Oakman Group, a UK pub and restaurant chain. The potential acquisition, expected...
In an interview with Sky News, TV chef Andi Oliver reflects on the challenges facing the hospitality sector. She discusses the financial pressures of running a restaurant, including high costs for business rates, VAT, and quality ingredients. She also...
The hospitality industry is facing a difficult start to 2025, with many restaurants and bars experiencing significantly lower trade than usual, partly due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. Videos of empty venues have gone viral on TikTok,...
