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Chester Grosvenor to close as new operator takes over
The five-AA-red-star hotel shuts on 30 September after safety concerns, with Martin Property Group planning a two-year refurbishment.
Southern Glazer's pays $12.5m in US bribery settlement
The wine and spirits distributor resolves a federal investigation into payments made to retail buyers in California between 2016 and 2024, prosecutors say.
Wolfgang Puck ends a 29-year run at Disney Springs
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill serves its last brunch and dinner on 13 September, the third and final Puck concept at the Walt Disney World complex to close.
Authentic Restaurant Brands secures $325m for growth
Trimontium structures a flexible $325 million package for the Austin group behind Pollo Tropical and Primanti Bros, funding new openings and acquisitions.
TheFork Awards names 48 finalists for Italy's best new opening
Public voting runs until 20 September, with 74 chefs behind the shortlist and a gala set for 27 October at Milan's Teatro Lirico.
The Wonderful Company names Chris Avery president of wine
Avery, currently CEO of Shafer Vineyards, takes over JUSTIN, Landmark and Lewis Cellars from 5 October after two decades moving between Napa's biggest names.
Mental health in hospitality: 65% of managers cite work
Hospitality Action's annual survey, run this summer with Agilysys, also reports that 61% of managers were asked to support a colleague in the past year.
Denny's closures add five diners in Minnesota and Wisconsin
The franchisee M15 Inc. shut four restaurants in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin on 3 September and said it intends to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Los Tacos No. 1 takes an investment from TSG Consumer
The Tijuana-style counter that started at Chelsea Market in 2013 now has ten New York sites and a private-equity partner. The sum was not disclosed.
O'Charley's closes its company restaurants after 55 years
The Nashville casual-dining chain shut its remaining company-owned sites on Wednesday evening, according to trade and local reports; franchised restaurants are operated separately.
50 Best rebrands as The 50 before the Paris hotel list
The restaurant, bar, hotel and vineyard rankings owned by William Reed move under one name, the first change of identity since the first list in 2002.
Gault&Millau Paris hands its gold to La Table du 11
Jean-Baptiste Lavergne-Morazzani takes the 2027 Gault&Millau d'Or for his Versailles dining room, one of eight prizes handed out days before the guide reached the shops.
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