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Restaurant industry faces bankruptcy wave as costs soar and consumers tighten belts

The U.S. restaurant industry is grappling with an alarming surge in bankruptcies in 2024, with the sector on track for the highest number of filings in decades, excluding the pandemic peak in 2020. This wave of financial distress comes as restaurants struggle to balance rising labor costs, inflation, and shifts in consumer spending habits. The cost of dining out has surged, leading to decreased foot traffic, while higher interest rates have hurt companies prioritizing expansion over profitability. Small and mid-sized chains, which lack the scale to absorb these shocks, are particularly vulnerable. Industry experts warn that despite some improvement in hiring and new restaurant openings, ongoing financial strain, reduced consumer spending, and cautious lending will likely push more operators toward bankruptcy. The long-term implications could reshape the dining landscape, forcing businesses to prioritize efficiency, close underperforming locations, and explore new strategies for survival in a highly competitive market. 

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UK ramps up ESG money laundering crackdown

UK law enforcement is intensifying its focus on ESG-related money laundering, as highlighted in the ESG enforcement tracker by Peters & Peters. Maria Cronin, a partner at the firm, stated: "With sustainability rules tightening and regulators getting serious about ESG failures, international companies are facing a web of complex risks." The Advertising Standards Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority are leading this regulatory push, with the Financial Conduct Authority also increasing its enforcement efforts. Although private prosecutions for ESG breaches are currently rare, there is an anticipated rise in interest from shareholders and activists, suggesting that enforcement actions will continue to escalate in the coming years.

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