operators such as McDonald's, Wetherspoons and Nando's have this week announced slashed prices for customers, passing those savings on to diners - but industry insiders say that this money could mean make or break for smaller businesses.
Gary Usher, the chef behind the Elite Bistros group that includes Kala and Hispi in Manchester, took to Twitter on Wednesday to explain why his restaurants would not be passing any VAT savings on to customers.He wrote: "We appreciate this help to survive.
We wont be dropping our prices."You are going to see a lot more of your favourite places close permanently. It’s inevitable unfortunately."If you want a deal, with the greatest of respect go to McDonald’s."An independent doing deals, VAT reduction or not,.
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