Covid-19
French court rules insurer must pay restaurant owner Covid losses
A French court ruled last week that insurer Axa must compensate a restaurant owner for business interruption due to Covid-19 closures.
Texas restaurant trading near pre-Covid norm
Just two weeks after re-opening, bars and restaurants in Texas were trading just 32% below their pre-Covid norm, and that’s despite capacity limits.
1 in 4 US restaurants won’t reopen after crisis
As many as one in four US restaurants may not be able to reopen once the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased, according to an OpenTable report.
Contactless tableside ordering service to launch in UK
Three British entrepreneurs have developed a contactless tableside ordering service to help UK restaurants maintain social distancing when they are allowed to reopen.
Relief for UK hospitality sector as furlough scheme extended
The UK government has extended a scheme to pay wages of workers who have been placed on leave due to coronavirus lockdown measures.
Amsterdam restaurant to trial ‘quarantine greenhouse’ concept
A restaurant in Amsterdam is to trial a new safe dining concept, which will see customers sat in individual greenhouses with meals slid into each structure on a wooden plank.
UK government: Some restaurants could reopen from July
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a “conditional plan” which could see some hospitality outlets reopen from July at the earliest.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
We round up the latest restaurant news from a third of on-trade bosses expecting to permanently close sites due to Covid-19, to burger delivery specialist Twisted London expanding its reach in the capital.
HK to ease restrictions on social distancing
Bars and pubs in Hong Kong were allowed to reopen from last Friday with new measures in place, including tables seating a maximum of four people.
Bars that stock more non-alcoholic drinks could reduce alcohol consumption
People are more likely to choose a non-alcoholic drink if there are more options available in bars, according to new research.