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Swissôtel to open Estonian property and other international news

world newsEssential news from around the world, including: Leela Palaces and Resorts joins GHA to drive trade; Starbucks to open first Russian outlets; Germany to get third Rocco hotel; Pizza Hut aims for double-digit growth
Posted: 07 February 2007 | 08:00

Benjys collapses into administration

Benjy's logoSandwich chain Benjys has collapsed into administration for the second time in a year, according to media reports.
Posted: 06 February 2007 | 17:09

Christmas trading gives Regent Inns a boost

Walkabout barTurnover at Regent Inns, owner of the Walkabout, Jongleurs, Bar Risa and Old Orleans brands, increased by 10.9% for the 26 weeks ended 30 December, the company has announced.
Posted: 06 February 2007 | 11:21

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceSchtop! City Inn is off to Amsterdam in its first overseas foray...
Posted: 05 February 2007 | 11:27

Whitbread employees set gain from 'sharesave' scheme

WhitbreadMore than 850 Whitbread employees stand to benefit from the leisure giant’s annual "sharesave" scheme, which matured this week.
Posted: 02 February 2007 | 12:58

Starbucks returns to winning ways with record Q1 turnover

StarbucksCoffee giant Starbucks has returned to winning ways after profits dipped last year, posting record turnover during its first quarter.
Posted: 02 February 2007 | 10:15

Mitchells & Butlers defies Scottish winter with positive pub sales growth

Mitchells & Butler logoThe Scottish winter has not been ruinous to pub operators as many critics of the country’s smoking ban feared, according to new figures from Mitchells & Butlers.
Posted: 02 February 2007 | 09:48

Individual Restaurant Company reports strong Christmas trading

Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) said it experienced strong trading over the Christmas period, with sales largely driven by six new openings completed during the year.
Posted: 31 January 2007 | 12:23

Food sales give Barracuda a boost

Mark McQuater, Barracuda chief executiveManaged pub chain Barracuda Group has reported a 19% rise in turnover for the 12 months to end of September 2006, largely driven by an increase in food sales.
Posted: 31 January 2007 | 11:45

Fallout at FishWorks continues with resignation of finance director

The fallout at restaurant chain FishWorks has continued with the resignation of the company’s finance director and questions raised about its future.
Posted: 30 January 2007 | 16:51

Restaurant operators sign up to Bristol centre redevelopment

A host of restaurant operators have signed up to the £500m regeneration of Bristol's central shopping area, it was announced today.
Posted: 30 January 2007 | 16:02

Carluccio’s profits and expansion plans on track after strong Christmas trading

Italian restaurant and food shop group Carluccio’s has performed well over the Christmas period and is on track with its expansion plans, it said today.
Posted: 30 January 2007 | 12:30

Greene King trading boosted by hot summer

Greene King was given a boost by soaring summer temperatures which helped lift profits by 6.9% in the first half.
Posted: 29 January 2007 | 11:51

Whitbread mystery investor revealed - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Whitbread; Macdonald Hotels;Jamie Oliver; Mitchells & Butlers; Jurys Inn; City Inn; and Wetherspoon
Posted: 29 January 2007 | 10:33

FishWorks takes steps to boost business

FishWorksRestaurant chain FishWorks has taken steps to address the weak trading that led to a profit warning last December and caused the resignation of its chairman.
Posted: 24 January 2007 | 14:51

Customer spending falls at JD Wetherspoon

JD WetherspoonHigher interest rates may have hit custom in JD Wetherspoon in January as consumers cut down on their spending, according to chief executive John Hutson.
Posted: 24 January 2007 | 13:11

Punch Taverns to report a rise in sales after acquisitions

Punch TavernsPunch Taverns, the UK’s largest pub operator, has revealed in an AGM statement that sales for the first 20 weeks of its financial year have risen 5% in its managed estate business and 1% in its leased business.
Posted: 24 January 2007 | 12:06

Honeycombe Leisure’s future in the balance

Honeycombe pub, Seeton Hall, YorkshireAn upbeat Christmas has failed to dispel deep pessimism in the City about the long-term prospects for pub chain Honeycombe Leisure.
Posted: 23 January 2007 | 10:00

InterContinental shares hit record high

InterContinental logoShares in InterContinental Hotels (IHG) rose to a record high today after it emerged that the Barclay Brothers have more than doubled their stake in the business.
Posted: 22 January 2007 | 11:48

Former Coffee Republic boss cashes in shares worth more than £400,000

Coffee RepublicDeposed Coffee Republic boss Bobby Hashemi has cashed in share options worth £412,500 as part his severance package with the company.
Posted: 22 January 2007 | 11:13

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