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An investigation into whether Santos Pereira is facing challenges within the restaurant industry.
The Governor of the Bank of Portugal took an unusual step regarding the restaurant sector, but his actions did not persuade observers.
The current crisis goes well beyond a drop in demand. The combination of high costs, a rigid fiscal framework, and an administrative model that penalises those who want to grow are co-responsible. Opinion by Duarte Lebre de Freitas
He is a chef and restaurant entrepreneur. Rui Paula, one of the most awarded Portuguese chefs, who is seeking his third Michelin star, says that 'the Portuguese economy is a huge restaurant' due to its impact on multiple sectors.
Rising costs have been strangling restaurant owners in recent years. Following the pandemic, the war in Ukraine triggered an inflationary spiral that led to a drop in demand, spelling the end for many businesses. Now, losses from early-year storms and price hikes caused by the Middle East conflict are adding to the burden. Ana Jacinto, Secretary-General of AHRESP, warns that restaurants are 'surviving' but are reaching 'the end of the line,' urging the government to provide more structural support to a sector that is a key engine of the Portuguese economy.
It was through social media that chef Lídia Brás announced her departure from the two projects she led. Her future now lies in the kitchen of a men's fashion store in Porto. Fernando Araújo, chef and partner, ensures the continuity of the restaurants.
Albert Ahumada is the new general manager of McDonald’s in Portugal, succeeding Inês Lima, who will serve as general manager of McDonald’s in Spain. The executive, who began his role on 1 February, holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Baylor University. ...
Whether in a fine-dining restaurant or a local tavern, sous chefs play a fundamental role in life in the kitchen. Speaking to Observador, they disclose the responsibilities they take on and their desire for a calmer life.
