Mastodawn

‘Over the top and fun:’ TGI Fridays boss insists time is right for a UK revival https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/04/tgi-fridays-boss-revival-fun-uk-ray-blanchette #HospitalityIndustry #FoodDrinkIndustry #Business #UkNews

‘Over the top and fun:’ TGI Fridays boss insists time is right for a UK revival

Ray Blanchette admits he may be a ‘little crazy’ as he outlines chain’s hopes of building 1,000 outlets globally

The Guardian

Environment | The Guardian US 1d ago

Contractor that cut back ancient oak in London park identified https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/03/contractor-ancient-oak-whitewebbs-park-london-identified #London #TreesAndForests #UkNews #Environment #HospitalityIndustry #TottenhamHotspur

Contractor that cut back ancient oak in London park identified

Document shows partial felling last year, which led to legal action against Toby Carvery, was done by Ground Control

The Guardian

ABC Feeds 1d ago

What to know about cafes using surcharges to offset fuel crisis impact
By Miriah Davis

Shoppers may have noticed an extra charge at the checkout as businesses seek to offset rising operational costs associated with the fuel price hike. Here is what you need to know.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/australia-fuel-petrol-levy-surcharge-customers/106516128

#PetrolPrices #CostofLiving #Businesses #HospitalityIndustry #MiriahDavis

What you should know about fuel surcharges before paying one

Shoppers may have noticed an extra charge at the checkout as businesses seek to offset rising operational costs associated with the fuel price hike. Here is what you need to know.

Dining and Cooking 3d ago

Kira brings ‘vibe dining,’ Mediterranean glamour to New Orleans Warehouse District

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Billy Blatty opened Kira, a Medit…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #DinnerTonight #MediterraneanDinner #billyblatty #blattybars #HospitalityIndustry #kirarestaurant #Mediterranean #mediterraneancuisine #mediterraneandinner #NewOrleansrestaurants #vibedining #WarehouseDistrictdining
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2579700/kira-brings-vibe-dining-mediterranean-glamour-to-new-orleans-warehouse-district/

World news | The Guardian 3d ago

Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/01/two-thirds-of-uk-hospitality-businesses-plan-to-cut-jobs-and-one-in-seven-will-close-survey-finds #HospitalityIndustry #BusinessRates #RachelReeves #MinimumWage #Business #Politics #UkNews #Budget #Pubs #Society

Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds

Sector cites ‘billions of pounds in additional costs’ from new business rates and increase in minimum wage thresholds

The Guardian

ABC Feeds 4d ago

Surcharges on debit and credit cards to go from October
By Adelaide Miller

The removal of surcharges on debit and credit cards is one of the sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/rba-surcharges-debit-credit-new-reforms-october-2026/106500064

#ReserveBankOfAustralia #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #PersonalFinance #BusinessandIndustryRegulation #SmallBusinesses #RetailIndustry #HospitalityIndustry #Banking #AdelaideMiller

RBA to remove surcharges on debit, credit cards and card networks

The removal of surcharges on debit and credit cards is one of the sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank.

World news | The Guardian 5d ago

One in five UK hospitality businesses fear collapse as costs surge https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/29/one-in-five-uk-hospitality-businesses-fear-collapse-costs-surge #HospitalityIndustry #BusinessRates #RachelReeves #Budget #Business #Pubs #UkNews

One in five UK hospitality businesses fear collapse as costs surge

Exclusive: Pubs, restaurants and hotels warn of mounting pressure days before rates rises and higher wage bills take effect

The Guardian

Opinion | The Guardian US Mar 28

The problem goes far beyond Noma – I’ve seen rot creeping into too many kitchens | Lauren Joseph https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/28/noma-abuse-allegations-restaurant-toxic-culture #Restaurants #Food #HospitalityIndustry #MichelinGuide

The problem goes far beyond Noma – I’ve seen rot creeping into too many kitchens

There’s a system that creates and condones these toxic restaurant environments – and too often it’s rewarded by institutions such as Michelin, says writer and chef Lauren Joseph

The Guardian

Dining and Cooking Mar 26

The dark side of fine dining is getting harder to ignore

René Redzepi, head chef and co-founder of the restaurant Noma, stood down earlier this month …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchculinary #chefgordonramsay #culinary #culinarytraditions #francais #france #French #FrenchCulinary #Frenchculinarytraditions #HasselAviles #HospitalityIndustry #organizationalbehavior #reneredzepi #restaurantNoma
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2571634/the-dark-side-of-fine-dining-is-getting-harder-to-ignore/