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A time now for clear planning

Ramón Pajares, former general manager, Four SeasonsHospitality operators must not be tempted to cut corners, despite increasing pressure on the bottom line, warns Master Innholder Ramón Pajares, former general manager, Four Seasons
Posted: 17 April 2008 | 00:00

Tchenguiz to sell M&B stake?

Robert TchenguizTycoon Robert Tchenguiz is in talks to sell some or all his 23% stake in pub group Mitchells & Butlers.
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 11:18

Massive Pub Company to be rescued in 'next couple of days'

people in the pubMassive Pub Company, which entered administration on 28 January, could be bought in the “next couple of days” under an exclusivity agreement with the administrators.
Posted: 15 April 2008 | 14:11

Ex-Compass chief buys foodservice companies

The former chief executive of Compass Group, Mike Bailey, has returned to the world of contract catering with the acquisition of a trio of US foodservice companies.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 17:19

Interest rate cut to give ‘renewed confidence’ to hospitality property market

Cwrt Bleddyn Country House hotelProperty agent Christie & Co believes yesterday’s interest rate cut will give “renewed confidence” to buyers and sellers in the hotel, pub and restaurant sectors.
Posted: 11 April 2008 | 14:48

Cains pub company confident despite losses

Cains BreweryNorth-west brewer and pub operator Cains Beer Company is confident it can achieve profitable growth despite incurring a £2.8m loss after its reverse takeover of Honeycombe Leisure.
Posted: 10 April 2008 | 17:14

Regaining confidence - Cateys sponsor's opinion

Good-quality, well-located property will still be sought by a variety of buyers, says Chris day, international managing director at Christie + Co.
Posted: 10 April 2008 | 00:05

Prezzo restaurant expansion pays off

Prezzo restaurant group Prezzo’s expansion into the provinces from its London and south-east heartland has paid off with sales up 29% in 2007.
Posted: 09 April 2008 | 14:03

Mitchells & Butlers takes market share from rivals as food sales climb

Harvester and All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is taking market share from struggling rivals thanks to its offer of a "value and volume" dining experience, the pub group claimed today.
Posted: 09 April 2008 | 12:00

Rugby World Cup drives Sodexo sales in half year

rugby playerSodexo has seen strong sales growth in the UK and Ireland in the first half of its financial year thanks to its involvement in the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Posted: 03 April 2008 | 15:37

Preparing for insolvency

If you are director of a company that is in financial difficulty, your focus must shift towards minimising the potential loss to the company's creditors. Solicitors Michael Fiddy and Jonathan Leitch explain
Posted: 03 April 2008 | 00:00

Carluccio’s avoids consumer slowdown in spending

Carluccio's in Hampstead, LondonItalian café-cum-restaurant chain Carluccio’s has continued to defy expectations of a drop off in consumer spending by boosting sales in the first three months of the year.
Posted: 02 April 2008 | 14:43

Piccolino owner confident despite fears over eating out market

Piccolino owner confident despite fears over eating out marketPiccolino owner Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) has insisted there is a bright future for premium casual dining in the UK, despite consumer concern over the UK economy.
Posted: 01 April 2008 | 12:45

Punch Taverns rules out solo bid for rival Mitchells & Butlers

Punch logoPunch Taverns has ruled out a solo bid for rival Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) but could still strike for the managed pub company as part of a consortium, it said today.
Posted: 28 March 2008 | 11:34

Compass Group confident about performance in 2008

Compass logoCompass Group, the world’s largest caterer, has issued an upbeat trading statement.
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 15:57

How can I create a great team in my business? - strategy clinic

There are five key elements to creating a great team, and they build on each other, says Ann Elliott.
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 00:05

Let's get digital

We all know that digital TV is on the way, but lots of us have yet to get ready for the switchover, it seems. Ross Bentley reports.
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 00:05

Trading still difficult for pubs says Shepherd Neame

Shepherd Neame logoKent brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has warned they’ll be no let up for the embattled UK pub industry this year.
Posted: 26 March 2008 | 11:16

M&B forced to defend cash position

All Bar One Canary WharfAll Bar One and O’Neill’s operator Mitchells & Butlers has refuted claims it is out of money, after one City analyst said today it “could require a cash injection” to keep going.
Posted: 19 March 2008 | 17:10

Novus snaps up seven bars from Soho Clubs & Bars

Novus Leisure, the owner of Tiger Tiger, has bought seven venues from London bar operator Soho Clubs & Bars.
Posted: 18 March 2008 | 13:30

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