Thousands of pubs and restaurants may NEVER reopen after the coronavirus pandemic

Pubs and restaurants forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic may never reopen their doors, industry experts warned. Grim predictions showed that a quarter of cafes and eateries are likely to go bankrupt thanks to months of little to no businesses.  Across Australia, businesses were forced to shut their doors on March 23 as COVID-19 … Read more

Australia heads back to the pub as cafes and restaurants also open their doors

Pubs, cafes and restaurants reopened across two Australian states on Friday as the country’s coronavirus lockdown eased further – albeit with safety precautions still in place.  Eateries and coffee houses in the most populous state of New South Wales – which includes Sydney – opened their doors early to punters, though were only allowed to … Read more

McDonald’s to open 15 restaurants for takeaway and delivery on May 13 

Return of the Mac: McDonald’s to reopen 15 restaurants for takeaway and delivery from May 13 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 1 May 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 May 2020 McDonald’s will reopen 15 restaurants in the UK for takeaway and delivery from May 13. The fast food business’s … Read more

McDonald’s reveals first 15 restaurants to reopen for delivery only from next week

McDonald’s reveals first 15 restaurants to reopen for delivery only from next week as fast food chain eases lockdown rules McDonald’s has revealed which UK restaurants will open for delivery on May 13 The restaurants are mainly in London and the south east of England As announced last week, these restaurants will be opening from … Read more

Restaurant’s air conditioning spread coronavirus from one infected diner to NINE others

Restaurant’s air conditioning spread coronavirus from one infected diner to NINE others, report finds Researchers investigate incident at eatery in Guangzhou, China, in January An asymptomatic customer later fell ill, along with others on nearby tables Study claims virus was carried further than usual due to venue’s air conditioning However 81 others eating and working … Read more

Coffee shops, restaurants and estate agents will be ‘first to reopen’

Coffee shops, restaurants and estate agents could be among the first to reopen on Britain’s high streets as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted. A report given to ministers say these businesses are the most likely to boost the economy and pose the smallest risk of spreading the virus. All of these shops will have to … Read more

New Zealand set ease lockdown from NEXT WEEK and reopen businesses and restaurants 

New Zealand set to lift strict level four lockdown from NEXT WEEK as the government prepares to reopen businesses and restaurants New Zealand is likely to ease stage four restrictions and move to stage three This could see thousands of business reopen after a nation-wide shutdown The country locked down non-essential services on March 26 to … Read more

Food wholesalers offer online orders to public to sell stock that restaurants aren’t buying 

Woods Foodservice  Order over the phone or by email for next day delivery in London and delivery within a few days across the South East   Darren Labbett the managing director of Woods Foodservice said: ‘We bought in fresh fruit, vegetables, salad and fresh meat boxes to be able to offer a one stop shop, these are … Read more

Instagram influencers ask bars and restaurants for freebies amid coronavirus

Instagram influencers have been slammed for trying to score free food and alcohol from businesses struggling through the coronavirus pandemic. Actor Harry Cook was outed online after asking wine company P & V Wine + Liquor Merchants for free alcohol in exchange for social media promotion. Restaurant critic John Lethlean exposed the 28-year-old’s direct messages … Read more

Google Maps app puts restaurants with delivery upfront so people know where to eat during lockdown

Google tweaks Maps app to highlight restaurants offering delivery options so people know where to order food during lockdown The tweak puts shortcuts on the home screen of the app to find delivery options It’s live on Android and iOS in the UK, US, Netherlands, and France Easier ways to find delivery could help local … Read more