-
UK Pub Industry Faces Significant Decline with Over 500 Closures in 2023(Post)
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has reported a concerning trend in the UK's pub sector, with over 500 establishments closing their doors in 2023. This decline signifies a loss of cultu ...
Episode 151: Andrew Crook Discusses Industry Challenges(Post)In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, we welcome back Andrew Crook for an insightful discussion. Andrew, a regular since the podcast's early days, delves into the current state and prospects of th ...
UKHospitality's Toolkit for Political Engagement(Post)UKHospitality has unveiled a comprehensive election toolkit, encouraging hospitality operators to invite parliamentary candidates to visit their venues before the upcoming General Election on 4 ...
Episode 193: Andrew Crook Opens Up on Challenges in the Fish and Chip Industry(Post)Episode 193 of The Ceres Podcast dives deep into the heart of the UK's fish and chip industry. Stelios sits down with Andrew Crook, President of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), t ...
TGI Fridays' Parent Company Maintains Stable Sales Growth(Post)In its latest semi-annual update, Hostmore, the parent company of TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st, has reported a consistent sales performance. The like-for-like revenue for the latter half of 2023 remai ...
Episode 139 - Reading The News with David Nicolaou(Post)In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios discusses the hospitality news with David Nicolaou from Auckley Friary. They discuss the following topics: Significant Fine for London Bar After H ...
Episode 221 – Fish, Chips & Change: A Belfast Restaurateur’s Journey Through Recession and Reinvention(Post)In the latest episode of The Ceres Podcast, host Stelios Theocharous sits down with John Lavery, co-owner of Fish City in Belfast, for a powerful, reflective conversation about resilience, entreprene ...
Economic Pressure on Pubs and Restaurants: A Call for Change(Post)In a recent survey conducted by leading hospitality trade bodies, including the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping, Hospitality Ulster, and UKHospitality, a signific ...
Trade Associations Lobby for Fair Business Rates Adjustment(Post)Leading trade associations, including UKHospitality and the British Beer and Pub Association, have urgently appealed to the Chancellor to adjust the forthcoming April business rates to reflect cur ...
Pret A Manger Announces Price Reductions on Top-Selling Items(Post)In a strategic move to address previous price increases, Pret A Manger has announced significant cuts on its six most popular items. This decision follows a period of heightened scrutiny over its ...
Understanding Gross Profit and Net Profit(Post)Gross profit and net profit may seem like technical terms, but they are crucial in assessing your business's financial performance. Let's explore what each means and why it matters. What is G ...
JD Wetherspoon's Remarkable 10% Rise in Sales(Post)In the latest financial review, JD Wetherspoon has demonstrated a notable performance, reporting a 10.1% increase in like-for-like sales over a 25-week period ending on January 21, 2024. This g ...