Independent hospitality businesses at risk of 'becoming an endangered species’

Independent hospitality businesses are at risk of becoming an “endangered species” as rising costs make it more difficult to cover their bills.

Dirty Bones has partnered with Hero Brands to drive its UK expansion, with plans to open further restaurants at the end of the year.

Nearly half of UK hospitality firms are planning to hike their prices this month as soaring costs continue to batter balance sheets, latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed.

Comptoir Group has reappointed Richard Kleiner as chairman after the restaurant chain’s founder Tony Kitous voted down his re-election at the company AGM.