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 4d 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 4d 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 6d 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 6d 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

World news | The Guardian Mar 29

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/

World news | The Guardian Mar 26

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/26/starmer-tells-travelodge-boss-to-engage-with-mps-over-sexual-assault-case #KeirStarmer #HospitalityIndustry #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls #Politics #Society #UkNews #Business #England

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case

PM tells Jo Boydell of concerns about her lack of availability to discuss how staff gave man access to victim’s room

The Guardian

@packmusic Mar 26

Something happens in a room when the music is local and the person behind the counter knows who made it.

Music that was previously texture becomes something you can have an opinion about, follow up on, go to the gig. The music stops being wallpaper and starts being part of the experience.

The Pack's business subscription will make that available to any business that plays music — and to ensure the artist is fairly paid for it.

There are approximately 100,000 businesses in Australia with OneMusic licensing. For $50/month, a Pack business subscription means the music in your venue generates direct payments to local Australian artists.

We're also building direct artist tipping, venue-specific playlists, and patron participation features. We're crowdfunding to build this. Can you support us?

https://crowdfunding.startsomegood.com/thepackmusiccoop #SupportLocal #LocalBusiness #AustralianMusic #HospitalityIndustry