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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Planned new activity, but bankrupt: another restaurant closes its doors in the capital

A restaurant in Vilnius, 'Livin', has closed due to financial difficulties, highlighting the struggles faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and declining customer numbers.

Feb 26 • 07:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor abuses in the kitchen: 'A chef threw a frying pan at my head'

Cooks share concerns about workplace harassment amid allegations at the Danish restaurant Noma.

Feb 23 • 04:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Fury Erupted Among Passengers When Cruise Line Introduced New Restaurant Dress Code

Passengers on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship expressed outrage over new dress code rules that ban sandals and shorts in the ship's fine dining restaurants.

Feb 22 • 23:05 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Income Tax: Have you settled the bill in cash while eating biryani? Revelation of 70,000 crores in corruption in the restaurant business

Indian authorities have uncovered a massive 70,000 crore rupee tax evasion scheme involving popular biryani restaurants in Hyderabad, focusing on hidden cash transactions.

Feb 20 • 03:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tax Scam of 70 Thousand Crores in the Restaurant Sector... Shocking Revelations in Investigation

A significant tax scam in the Indian restaurant sector has been uncovered, revealing hidden turnovers amounting to approximately 70,000 crores since 2019-20, as disclosed by the Income Tax Department's investigation.

Feb 19 • 19:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Guy Fieri never eats these 6 foods — would you?

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri shares six types of foods he refuses to eat, sparking discussion on dietary preferences.

Feb 19 • 17:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The company that managed well-known restaurants is going bankrupt – laying off fifty people

The company 'Ponas', which has been operational for 21 years, is filing for bankruptcy, resulting in the dismissal of 49 employees, primarily waitstaff and cooks.

Feb 19 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Famous restaurant did not last long - declares bankruptcy

The Liepu Restaurant in Klaipeda has declared bankruptcy due to insolvency and significant debt.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: The Restaurant Industry Throws in the Towel

The Finnish restaurant industry is undergoing significant changes due to shifting consumer habits and the rise of delivery services, resulting in both creative destruction and economic challenges.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vivenda do Camarão, a restaurant chain in shopping malls, enters the wholesale market

The restaurant chain Vivenda do Camarão is expanding its operations into wholesale distribution, targeting major food industry players in Brazil.

Feb 16 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Restaurant owner's unscrupulous actions revealed in Mikkeli: chef worked 13-hour days, waitstaff were kicked out of scheduled shifts

A restaurant owner in Mikkeli has been sentenced to nine months in prison for exploiting former employees, with a chef working excessive hours and waitstaff facing discrimination.

Feb 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Sylvain Charlebois: How food inflation hijacked Valentine’s Day

This article discusses how food inflation is affecting dining experiences on Valentine's Day in Canada.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Kitchen Column 'In All Mouths': Tea is the New Champagne

The article discusses the growing trend of alcohol-free beverages, particularly tea, as consumers increasingly opt for healthier choices, especially in the restaurant industry.

Feb 12 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ferran Adrià: "Rice restaurants and meat grills are the most profitable"

Ferran Adrià presents a comprehensive guide on how to create a business plan for the restaurant industry.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Amber Food's turnover grew by 15% last year to 58 million euros

Amber Food's turnover reached 58 million euros last year, growing by 15%, while the company also posted a net profit, marking a significant recovery from previous losses.

Feb 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The company belonging to restaurateur Sten-Erik Jantson went bankrupt

A company owned by Estonian restaurateur Sten-Erik Jantson has filed for bankruptcy, with outstanding rent dues exceeding 105,000 euros.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Restaurant owners anticipate a payout of 728 million dollars; ticket prices could rise by up to 29% during the World Cup

Mexican restaurant owners expect a significant increase in revenue during the FIFA World Cup, predicting a 29% rise in average ticket prices and an economic impact of 728 million dollars.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Dismal Message from Restaurant Entrepreneurs: "We Live in a Depth of Gloom"

Finnish restaurant owners express deep concern over increasing costs and declining demand in the industry, highlighting a challenging economic landscape.

Feb 8 • 09:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

TikTok-famous Hooters girls built viral following, but landlord had final say about their future

A popular Hooters in Boca Raton, Florida, known for its viral TikTok content, is closing due to the landlord not renewing the lease, leaving employees and customers surprised as they prepare for a final Super Bowl Sunday.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ąžuolas Žvagulis found in business: "Mom pushed me onto the stage, but there's no need to step into the shadows"

Entrepreneur Ąžuolas Žvagulis discusses his journey in the restaurant industry and the launch of his new pizzeria project, as part of the eighth season of the TV show "Gyvenimas versle."

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Greedy restaurateurs? The truth about the big VAT reduction

Despite a significant VAT reduction in the restaurant sector, data indicates that the industry is not sharing the increased profit margin with customers.

Feb 4 • 16:27 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Barcelona Wine Week 2026 in Barcelona: dates, times, where it is and how to get there by public transport

Barcelona Wine Week 2026 is returning for three days, providing an opportunity for wineries, distributors, and professionals in the restaurant industry and buyers to network and explore new offerings in the Spanish wine market.

Feb 3 • 04:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Restaurant Vouchers: Restaurateurs Upset About Approval Granted to Hema

Restaurant professionals are criticizing a recent approval granted to Hema for restaurant vouchers, claiming it is particularly harmful to the restaurant industry.

Jan 5 • 13:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Bistros and restaurants are closing one after another. Restaurateurs in panic: 'We haven't reached the lowest point yet'

The hospitality industry in Ljubljana is facing significant challenges, with high meal prices deterring visitors while restaurant owners struggle with insufficient revenues due to expensive raw materials and labor retention issues.

Jan 4 • 07:11 UTC

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