16/11/2021
Pubs urged to be disciplined with Christmas ordering
Beef, pork, and salmon are set to be in short supply over the festive period this year while turkey has made a comeback following the CO2 supply problems. Lynx Purchasing has advised that hospitality operators can avoid food supply shortages this Christmas and New Year through better buying discipline and close communication with suppliers reports Morning Advertiser.
Mitchells & Butlers launches partnership with Uber Eats
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has launched a major partnership with Uber Eats which will allow customers to order food from around 1,000 of its venues on the app, reports the Independent. It will be one of the biggest pub partnerships on the platform, which has seen operator numbers soar since the pandemic hit last year. M&B, who owns brands including Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter, said it is looking to tap into the increased use of the platform for family sit-down meals.
Cineworld reports October revenues in the UK are 127% above 2019
Cineworld, the world's second largest cinema chain, has reported that revenue has topped pre-pandemic levels in the UK and Ireland thanks to "an excellent slate of movies". It forecasted that it would continue to perform well if there was no deterioration in the COVID-19 situation. It also said the revenue performance was improving against a backdrop of continued cost discipline reports Sky News.
Young's results show strong performance
Young's CEO, Patrick Dardis expects the business to benefit from further years of planned capital expenditure, he revealed in the company's latest trading update. Young's benefited from a major capex expenditure programme, which included spending nearly £1m on garden stretch tents, heaters and furniture in a bid to maximise trade for outdoor service, reports Pub & Bar.
Hospitality warns multiple price increases may be necessary post-Christmas
Some hospitality businesses are expecting to have to raise prices for customers two or three times before April 2022, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has said. Supply chain issues and an inability for many businesses to raise prices around the festive season would lead to further price inflation in the New Year. In addition, the return of the 20% VAT rate at the end of March could see hospitality become even more expensive reports The Caterer.
Mollie's appoints Fleurets to help drive ambitious expansion plans
Following the successful launch of two Mollie's, the brand new, affordable motel and diner concept has appointed leisure property specialist, Fleurets to support their ambitious plans to expand to 100 sites over the next ten years through site search and acquisition, both in roadside and city centre locations.
And Finally...
Premier Inn are paying successful candidates up to £300 to test out some of the best Christmas Markets in Europe this December reports My London. The lucrative position requires you to apply with 250 words on your last Christmas visit and your top two preferred destinations from the list provided - which include London, Edinburgh, Frankfurt and Dublin.