In restaurants, "the management equation is becoming increasingly difficult"
Pro.Var and AHRESP are calling for “urgent support measures” for the restaurant sector. The package of proposals includes VAT measures and various incentives.
The restaurant industry is not a luxury; it is an essential service
A statement asserting that restaurants and the catering sector are not a luxury but provide essential economic, social and community services and should be treated as such.
Traditional cuisine sacrificed for more profitable alternatives
The restaurant sector in Portugal is experiencing difficulties. Several factors are contributing: rising costs of raw materials, a shortage of labour, a heavy tax burden and a decline in Portuguese purchasing power.
"Excellent" or "catastrophic": how is the restaurant sector doing?
High-end dining has sounded the alarm over a crossroads that is eroding business profits. In traditional kitchens, some neighbourhood restaurants are unaware of this crisis. What can be expected for the restaurant industry in 2026?
