Insolvency and recovery
advice for hospitality businesses

Practical support when staffing, energy, rent and tax pressures are affecting a pub, restaurant, hotel or leisure company.

Understand trading by day and season

Review occupancy, covers, average spend and contribution margins rather than relying on turnover alone. Break down the impact of quieter periods, booking cancellations, wastage and wage costs. A busy venue can still lose money if gross margins are too low.

Staffing & wages

Rent & energy

Tax & cash flow

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◆ PRESSURE POINTS

Key considerations for hospitality businesses

Bring all commitments into the forecast

Include rent, rates, utilities, payroll, VAT and PAYE, as well as hire-purchase and supplier balances. Check lease, franchise or brewery arrangements with the appropriate adviser. Customer deposits and advance bookings need careful treatment if the future of the business is uncertain.

Assess changes before committing further funds

Pricing, opening hours, staffing patterns and purchasing may need review, but cuts must support a credible operating plan. If a repayment arrangement cannot be funded alongside new costs, consider wider restructuring or closure advice before putting more personal money into the company.

◆ RELEVANT SUPPORT

Relevant support for
hospitality businesses

These are the routes most relevant to this situation. Each page explains the process in detail.

Company Rescue & Restructuring

If the business has a viable future, explore ways to stabilise cash flow, address arrears and keep trading.

HMRC Time to Pay

A realistic instalment proposal may help a business address overdue tax while meeting its ongoing commitments.

◆ NEXT STEPS

What happens if you get in touch

Understand your position

Discuss your financial position, current pressures and any urgent deadlines.

Review your options

Review the practical routes and the information needed to assess them.

Agree the next steps

Decide how to proceed with a clear understanding of the implications.

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Insolvency and recovery advice for hospitality businesses