Finance

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Experts welcome Budgets changes to REITs

coinsReal estate investment trusts (REITs) became a more viable tool for investors following yesterday’s Budget.
Posted: 23 March 2006 | 11:54

What is a REIT?

coinsA Real Estate Investment Trust is a tax efficient investment vehicle which allows individuals to invest in property listed on the stock exchange.
Posted: 23 March 2006 | 11:52

Chancellor Gordon Brown to deliver budget

Gordon BrownHospitality operators will find out after midday what Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown’s 10th UK Budget has in store for them.
Posted: 22 March 2006 | 11:31

Sales tumble at Luminar entertainment division

Chicago rock café - exteriorLike-for-like-sales at Luminar’s entertainment division, which contains the Chicago Rock Café chain, have nosedived 6.2%.
Posted: 22 March 2006 | 10:28

Worldwide briefing

World newsEssential news from around the world, including: Golden Tulip takes over five German and Austrian hotels; Oberoi names new GM for Bali; Mandarin Oriental San Franciso to undergo refurbishment; Maroma Resort reopens in Mexico...
Posted: 17 March 2006 | 16:12

Gondola credits back-to-basics approach for increased sales

PizzaExpressGondola Holdings has credited a disciplined opening strategy and back-to-basics approach to ingredients for its continued growth.
Posted: 16 March 2006 | 11:49

Technology: Accountancy systems for hotels and restaurants

Hotels and restaurants that have been managing their finances on paper or on different spreadsheets could become more efficient by introducing a proper accounting system.
Posted: 13 March 2006 | 10:27

Confusion remains after further tronc revisions

CHOT 090306Guidelines governing the notoriously complicated tronc regulations have changed yet again after HM Revenue & Customs admitted its previous position was wrong. But will it end there? Rosalind Mullen reports
Posted: 09 March 2006 | 00:00

The Restaurant Group posts strong results for 2005

The Restaurant Group logoThe Restaurant Group (TRG) has said farewell to the high-street in a bid to consolidate the lucrative residential and leisure dinning markets.
Posted: 08 March 2006 | 12:41

Hard Rock's profits jump by almost 25%

Hard Rock Cafe logoHard Rock’s annual operating profit jumped by almost a quarter in 2005, thanks to a reinvigorated food offer and healthy merchandise sales at its restaurants.
Posted: 03 March 2006 | 17:31

VAT when acquiring premises

Taking over a restaurant that is in receivership can be a taxing time if you haven't considered the VAT implications of the deal, says Adrian Houstoun
Posted: 02 March 2006 | 00:00

Ultimate pins recovery hopes on refurbishment and expansion

Coyote Wild logoNorthern bar and nightclub operator Ultimate Leisure is pinning its hopes for recovery on refurbishment and expansion of its existing estate.
Posted: 28 February 2006 | 12:33

David Moore attacks Revenue’s attitude towards industry

David MooreLondon restaurateur David Moore has condemned HM Revenue and Custom’s (HMRC) hardline attack on restaurant troncs which it now admits was based on a misreading of the law.
Posted: 27 February 2006 | 18:22

Operation Gourmet blunder leaves a bad taste, says David Moore

David MooreThe Revenue’s shock revelation that its Operation Gourmet crackdown on restaurant troncs was based on a flawed policy brings scant comfort to its victims, despite their opportunity to demand refunds. David Moore, proprietor of London restaurant Pied a Terre, argues for more respect and clearer guidelines from the Revenue.
Posted: 27 February 2006 | 18:14

Bank banking on restaurant expansion and acquisitions

Robert BreareBank Restaurant Group is pinning its future hopes on growth through expansion and trade acquisitions.
Posted: 24 February 2006 | 18:20

Initial Catering blames bad publicity for drop in turnover

Initial Catering Services logoInitial Catering has blamed last year’s fall in turnover on the bad publicity surrounding the school meals sector.
Posted: 24 February 2006 | 10:40

Mandarin enjoys strong 2005

Mandarin Oriental - SingaporeHotel owner and operator Mandarin Oriental has predicted a strong 2006, after turnover and profit both climbed significantly last year.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 15:35

Hilton shareholders to get £4.2b payout following aquisition

Hilton logoHilton Group shareholders are to receive a massive £4.2b payout following the completion of Hilton Corporation’s acquisition of the business expected later today.
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 14:45

Floyd on finance and the unfair VAT system

Simon WrightMaybe we should have appointed the old warhorse Keith Floyd minister for tourism years ago, says restaurateur and consultant Simon Wright
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 00:00

Luminar sells property

Nightclub and bar operator Luminar has sold six properties for £8.5m.
Posted: 22 February 2006 | 10:49

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