Hotel & Restaurant Sector

Nando’s reopens kitchens at seven sites for NHS workers

www.propelinfonews.com – 23.04.2020

Nando's has reopened seven of its kitchens to help feed NHS workers. The company has reopened four in London, two in Manchester and one in Dublin and workers will operate behind closed doors exclusively for NHS staff and local charities. Each restaurant will work under strict health and safety measures while maintaining social distancing, the company said. A spokeswoman said: “If this controlled reopening proves successful, then we hope to be able to continue to deliver food to our No Chuckin' Our Chicken charities and NHS teams as the trial expands." The company said there was no plans yet to offer delivery to the general public.

Leon still planning to expand in Ireland despite COVID-19 disruptions

Hospitality Ireland - 31.03.2020

Healthy fast food chain Leon is still planning to expand in Ireland despite the business disruptions that the COVID-19 crisis is causing for the hospitality sector. Leon currently plans to open 20 restaurants in Ireland by 2023. At present, the company has two outlets in Ireland, one of which is at 17 Crown Alley in Dublin's Temple Bar area, the other of which is at 7 Millennium Walkway in Dublin 1. The Irish Independent quotes Leon Ireland Managing Director Stuart Fitzgerald as saying, "The COVID-19 crisis may extend the business plan out by six to 12 months, but I don't see a fundamental change. I think, given our price point, and given that we are a convenient and healthy offering, there will be as much, if not more, demand for it once the crisis is over."