Catering Industry

Full Lockdown in Austria: These Rules Apply from November 22 to December 12, 2021, Inclusive

An Austria-wide lockdown for everyone, including those vaccinated, has again been in effect in Austria since Monday, November 22, due to the dramatic Corona situation. The updated key points in detail.

November 23, 2021

Corona Package of EUR 500 Mio to Relief the Catering Industry

The Austrian coalition government today introduced a bill in the National Council that specifies the tax relief for the catering and restaurant industry. The tax on sparkling wine will fall and the value added tax on non-alcoholic beverages will be reduced.

May 13, 2020

Slovakia: CPI Remains Constant

In February, compared with January, consumer prices did not change in total. Increase in prices only in Education, Food and Health Industry.

March 14, 2013

Strong First Quarter for Do & Co

Today, the Austrian catering company issued its results for the first quarter of the financial year 2012/2013. Sales, earnings and profit were up.

August 16, 2012

Do & Co: Rise in Revenues and Earnings

The Austrian catering company presented results for the fiscal year 2011/2012 today. Do & Co´s net income increased by 25.1%.

May 24, 2012

Meinl: Big Plans in Russia

The Austrian coffee roaster regards the CEE region as future market. Also China and Turkey are targeted. Last year, group revenues rose by 16% to € 125m.

April 5, 2012

Burger King to Expand in Austria

The U.S. fast food chain enlarges its Austrian branches. Moreover, Burger King aims to enter the coffeehouse segment.

March 26, 2012

Record for McDonald´s Austria

In 2011, McDonald´s Austria registered a rise in guests by 4.4% and sales of € 515m.

February 28, 2012

Sales and Profits on the Rise at Do & Co

The Austrian catering company recorded an increase of 9.5% in sales. Profits were up by 27.6%.

February 9, 2012

Do & Co Takes Over Catering at ÖBB

After the successful application, the Austrian catering company Do & Co will serve passengers at ÖBB in future. Do & Co. ÖBB expects to reduce costs.

January 28, 2012

Do & Co Continues to Grow in Difficult Market Environment

The Austrian catering company increased sales by 9.8% in the first half of its business year. EBIT was up by 24.1% to € 18.88m.

November 17, 2011

Starbucks to Expand in Austria

The U.S. company plans to strengthen ist market presence in Austria. In 2011, a double-digit sales growth is expected.

November 7, 2011

Do & Co Expands in Ukraine

The Turkish-Austrian catering company provides its services also in Ukraine. Here, CEO Attila Dogudan expects further growth opportunities.

October 18, 2011

Do & Co: Substantial Increase in Sales and Earnings

The Austrian catering company recorded a successful start in FY 2011/12. Sales were up 14.5%, EBIT improved to € 6.79m.

August 18, 2011

Do & Co Expands in New York

The Austrian catering company has expansion plans. The production area in New York will be doubled and one company will be acquired by the end of the year.

August 9, 2011

Expansion Plans at Do&Co;

The Austrian catering company reported strong growth in revenue and earnings. Cash on hand will be used for worldwide expansion.

June 7, 2011

Bad Image for Tourism-Related Professions

Austria's tourism industry workers are dissatisfied with their jobs because of relatively low pay and bad working conditions.

April 19, 2011

Gastronomy Rejects New Beverage Tax

Austria's restaurateurs and brewers fear an "attack on tourism and restaurant culture."

March 9, 2011

Wienerwald Grows Again

The restaurant chain is expected to start growing again after a long crisis. Investments worth € 20m are planned for the current year.

March 4, 2011

Strong Sales Growth for McDonald's

The fast-food chain achieved 9.4% more customers. Sales increased by 8.7%.

February 25, 2011

Strong Increase in Sales an Profits for Do & Co

The Austrian catering company announces its results for the first nine months of the financial year 2010/2011.

February 11, 2011

Only Slight Increase in Austrian Minimum Wages

Index of Agreed Minimum Wages 2010: low increase due to economic crisis.

January 15, 2011

Austrian Tourism Operators Continue to Invest Heavily

Investment in the tourism business is estimated at € 5.0bn for 2011. The previous year’s level will therefore be maintained.

January 10, 2011

Austrian Tobacco Industry Fears Cigarette Smuggling

According to the presently Japanese Austria Tabak, 20% of cigarettes are already smuggled. The tobacco tax is expected to increase this trend even more.

January 10, 2011

Austrian SME as a Source of Innovation

Austria's small and medium enterprises are, according to the Small and Medium-Sized Business report, the main driver for innovations.

January 7, 2011

Illegal Employment Grows

One of four Austrian firms employs illegal workers from abroad.

December 29, 2010

DO & CO - Good Results in a Difficult Environment

The Austrian catering company Do&Co; currently achieves high growth in profits. Globally, Do&Co; however remains a small player.

December 2, 2010

DO & CO Completed Capital Increase

The Capital Increase of Do & Co Restaurants & Catering AG has taken place successfully. The subscription and offer price was set at € 21.90

November 29, 2010

Encouraging Development of Austrian Tourism

The summer 2010 season ended successfully: the number of guests reached an all-time high record of 17.9 million, 62.5 million overnight stays are the best value since 1995.

November 24, 2010

Study: Austrian Thermal Market Saturated

The regional management Burgenland has commissioned a study on the regional thermae. The offer is currently exceeding the demand.

November 19, 2010

Hoteliers: Threat of Staff Shortage

On one hand, hotel owners are confronted with more vacancies, on the other the seasonal contingent is reduced, so they are calling for the opening of the labor market.

November 17, 2010

Do & Co Expands Rapidly in Turkey

After the successful expanion with Turkish Airlines, Do & Co plans to enter the event-catering market

October 18, 2010