Coronavirus: Japanese sushi chain YO! changes conveyor belt

Japanese sushi chain YO! changes famous conveyor belt as it adapts to post-Covid safety needs Currently, dishes are sent out on a loop for customers to choose from But soon dishes will be dispatched on the belt once orders have been placed  The new format has been tested at YO!’s Guildford restaurant  By Harriet Dennys … Read more

Boss of pub chain Marston’s declares war on coronavirus red tape

Contact details? No, just pop in for a pint: Boss of pub chain Marston’s declares war on coronavirus red tape – and refuses to make staff wear masks because it would ‘feel like a hospital’ Pub chain Marston’s to let customers up to the bar when they re-open next week   Ralph Findlay, chief executive of … Read more

Fears sandwich chain Pret a Manger is poised to slash jobs

Fears sandwich chain Pret a Manger is poised to slash jobs as leaked video reveals sales have fallen by 85% during lockdown Chief executive Pano Christou revealed the news in online video call with staff He said weekly sales had plunged to just £3 million, just 15% of normal levels  Dire data came despite the … Read more

Fashion chain Joules dives in to the red as lockdown hurts sales 

Fashion chain Joules dives in to the red as lockdown hurts sales following the closure of all of its 128 stores By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:16 BST, 16 June 2020 | Updated: 23:16 BST, 16 June 2020 Fashion chain Joules has tumbled into the red following the closure of its 128 … Read more

How to make your own Lola’s cupcakes: Bakery chain reveal the recipe

How to make your own Lola’s Cupcake: Bakery chain reveals recipe for its much-loved red velvet treats in seven easy steps Lola’s Cupcakes have shared the recipe for the beloved Red Velvet cupcakes British bakery chain have been closed during the pandemic with some delivery  Took to their Instagram to do a Q&A live bake-along … Read more

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen its venues from mid-July with one-metre social distancing enforced

Pub chain Young’s plans to reopen its venues from mid-July with one-metre social distancing enforced and hopes to have ALL 276 sites open by August Young’s will implement social distancing guidelines in the capital’s beer gardens The firm was given a three-month holiday for its tenanted pubs back in March Chief Executive Patrick Dardis said … Read more

A Very British Hotel Chain: Viewers brand CEO ‘excruciating cringeworthy’

Meet the real life David Brent: Best Western GB CEO is compared to Ricky Gervais’ The Office character as he reveals his brand values are ‘give a s***’ and ‘smash it’ on A Very British Hotel Chain Best Western GB CEO Rob Paterson, from Australia, shared team values Viewers were shocked when he revealed included … Read more

Carluccio’s restaurant chain is bought out in rescue deal

Carluccio’s restaurant chain is bought out in rescue deal that will save 30 branches but cost over 1,000 jobs Chain sold to Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner owner Boparan Restaurant Group  Deal saved around 800 jobs with a further 1,019 employees made redundant   Italian-style brand was founded by late chef Antonio Carluccio in 1999 By Faith Ridler … Read more

Carluccio’s restaurant chain to be rescued by chicken king

Carluccio’s to be rescued from administration by owner of Giraffe restaurant chain By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:10 BST, 18 May 2020 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 18 May 2020 Carluccio’s will be rescued from administration by the owner of the Giraffe restaurant chain.  Boparan Restaurants will snap up the troubled Italian-style brand … Read more

KFC Popcorn Chicken nachos at home: Fast food chain shares its simple recipe

How to make KFC Popcorn Chicken NACHOS: Fast food giant’s ‘genius’ 10 minute creation takes the internet by storm KFC shares its recipe to create the ultimate popcorn chicken nachos at home The simple recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare in just four simple steps  You’ll need Popcorn Chicken, corn chips, salsa, beans, … Read more