A first look at the impact of the 10pm curfew on hospitality sales.
10pm curfew drops sales by 12.9%. Analysis from S4labour shows that sales over Thursday to Sunday when comparing the week prior to the curfew with...
How to keep labour costs firmly in hand
As published in BII New normal, same old same old 2020 has brought a wave of challenges, some expected (April’s minimum wage increase),...
Hospitality Sales Figures Press Release from S4labour
Weekly hospitality sales down 9% on last year but remain 10.4% on pre EOTHO levels. Analysis from S4labour shows that in the first full week...
Weekly hospitality sales up 19.9% on pre EOTHO levels.
Weekly hospitality sales up 19.9% on pre EOTHO levels. Analysis from S4labour shows that last weeks hospitality sales were up 19.9% on pre EOTHO...
Hospitality Like For Likes bounce back in August
Analysis from S4labour shows that hospitality like for like sales in August were flat, down just 0.4% compared to the same month last year. The Eat...
Hospitality Like For Likes bounce back in August
Analysis from S4labour shows that hospitality like for like sales in August were flat, down just 0.4% compared to the same month last year. The Eat...
Labour Ratios
S4labour release labour percentages since lockdown ended Short story Industry Labour ratios increase by 10% in first month of trading as operators...
Brat opens pop-up restaurant
Last month we spoke to Brian Hannon from Super 8 restaurants about how he transformed an outdoor space into Brat, in just a few weeks...
Eat Out Sales Figures
Week on week sales jump 20.5% on the back of Eat Out Scheme. Analysis from S4labour shows a leap in like-for-likes sales of 20.5% on last week. The...
Impact of the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
Eat out to help out sees sales increase by 70.9% over the first three days of the week. Sales numbers taken from S4labour have shown that the Eat...
Week on week like-for-like sales UP a further 13.4%
Analysis of sales from operators who were open last week showed that overall sales were up 13.4% on the previous week, with sales of food up 22.2%...
Re-opening Sales Figures
Like-for-like sales down 30% year-on-year in first full week of trading since regulations ease: Last week we reported that like-for-like sales were...
Like-for-likes down 30% year-on-year in first full week of trading since regulations ease
The week that preceded opening weekend saw a 30% drop in like-for-like sales compared with the previous year. Data from S4labour, the online...
Employee challenges and latest unpicking of furlough by Alastair Scott and Richard Hartley
Following on from the announcement on Tuesday (23 June) pubs, restaurants and hotels can reopen with a reduced social distancing of “one...
‘Giving furloughed staff holiday could save industry £4bn bill it can ill-afford’
Richard Hartley, chief operating officer of S4labour, the online labour-scheduling management system from Catton Hospitality, has suggested...
Government clarifies holiday position for furloughed staff
The government has confirmed staff on furlough continue to accrue holiday in line with their contract. This can be varied if agreed with the...
S4labour – change in criteria for furlough scheme means some staff may no longer be eligible
S4labour, the online labour-scheduling management system from Catton Hospitality, has warned the change in criteria for employee eligibility on...
Latest on the CJRS by Richard Hartley
Following a number of updates from the government on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) we have updated our advice and want to highlight a...
Furlough pay by Richard Hartley
The government released new guidelines yesterday on how to handle furlough pay (see link below for full details). We are creating a furlough pay...
Propel launches BeatTheVirus campaign
Propel has launched BeatTheVirus to help operators through the covid-19 crisis. We have teamed up with Propel Multi Club conference series partners...
BeatTheVirus – S4labour offers advice on furlough pay
Richard Hartley, chief product officer of S4labour, the online labour-scheduling management system from Catton Hospitality, has offered readers...
February 2020 Like For Like Sales Figures
Like for like sales figures jump 4.4% for hospitality providers in February. According to analysis of more than 1,500 sites using S4labour...
We spoke to Brian from Super 8 Restaurants…
Last year we spoke to Brian Hannon from Super 8 restaurants about how he uses S4labour to run his three amazing restaurants...
March Shows and Events
During March, S4labour will be at multiple events, showcasing the system and speaking to existing and future customers. We would love to catch up...
January 2020 Like For Like Sales Figures
Like for like sales figures bounce 5.5% for hospitality providers in January. According to analysis of more than 1,500 sites using S4labour...
How being a “grabber” was a spring board to great things.
People that know me are always shocked to hear that I suffered with lack of confidence when I was a younger. It was while doing a culinary course at...
Why Training Matters In Hospitality
Getting people to change the way they do things is no easy task, often a simple change feels impossible. It can be easy for us as leaders to see the...
2019 Like For Like Sales Figures
Like for like sales figures up 1.7% for hospitality providers in 2019 compared to 2018. According to analysis of more than 1,500 sites using...
December 2019 Sales Figures
-Like for like sales figures flatline for hospitality providers in December 2019. According to analysis of more than 1,500 sites using...
Advice for a Successful Christmas
The festive period is a bustling time of year for hospitality businesses. It's not just an opportunity to boost your sales, providing customers with...
November Sales Figures
Like for like sales figures grow 6% for hospitality providers in November 2019. According to analysis of more than 1,500 sites using S4labour...
October Sales Figures
Like for like sales figures grow 1.1% for hospitality providers in October 2019.According to analysis of more than 1,500 restaurants, pubs, bars,...
September Sales Figures
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Top Tips for a Successful Dry January
Impressive December Sales for S4Labour Customers
Top Tips- Making the Most of the Festive Season
Strong Growth in November Sales for S4Labour Customers
What we Learned at the Propel Autumn Conference
Dip in October Sales for UK Hospitality
The Labour Misconception
Rise in September Sales
Top Tips – Efficient Sunday Lunch
We’re Recruiting – Great Opportunities to Join Catton Hospitality
Top Tips – Driving Sales
August Sales Soar for S4Labour Customers
Top Tips – Preparing for the Sales Downturn
Quieter July for UK Hospitality
What We Learned At Propel Multi Club Summer Conference
Great British Pub Awards Nominations for Eight S4Labour Customers
Impressive June Sales for S4Labour Customers
Wake Up and Smell the Better Labour Deployment
Top Tips for World Cup Success
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Excellent May Trading for S4Labour Customers
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High Profile New Clients Drive S4Labour Growth
We’re Recruiting – Business Development Manager
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S4Labour Clients Scoop Publican Awards
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February Like for Likes Up for S4Labour Customers
First Class Multi-Site Operators Join S4Labour
Our Advice On How To Fall In Love With Valentine’s Day
Our Research Featured in the Morning Advertiser – Christmas Day Significance Grows
Top Tips for Upselling
Our Research – January Sees Sharp Sales Decline
Junior Developer Vacancy
We’re Exhibiting Soon…
Top Tips for Writing an Efficient Rota
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S4Labour Partners with Tahola to Deliver Integrated and Innovative Solutions
S4Labour Customers Nominated for Publican Awards
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How to Reset your S4Labour Password
Staffing for December – Top Tips
Improving your Sales Forecasting
An Integrated Solution is a Better Solution
S4Labour Featured in Welcome Systems Podcast
What we Learned at the Propel Multi Club Autumn Conference
We’re Sponsoring the Propel Conference
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The Future Looks Bright for S4Labour’s New Graduates
Staffing After Summer – Our Advice
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S4Labour Clients Win at Great British Pub Awards
Experienced Trio Joins S4Labour
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What we Learned at the Propel Summer Conference
Helping the Best get Better
Ambience and “Site Flow” – the Key to Modern Success?
Top Tips for Employee Efficiency
Employee Recognition for a Motivated, Efficient Workforce
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Playing Happy Families
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Get Ready for Summer
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Guide to User Access Levels
Our Research Featured in Industry-Leading Publications
Top Tips for Reporting
Preparing for Valentine’s & Mothers’ Days
Improve your Management Processes
Our Guide to Perfect Staff Levels
Turning Christmas Visitors into Year-Round Regulars
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