Restaurants say they are expecting 20 per cent business boost after securing dog-friendly licences.

Restaurants say they are expecting 20 per cent business boost after securing dog-friendly licences.

‘Business will improve especially on Saturdays and Sundays, because dog owners often do not leave Hong Kong and tend to patronise local businesses,’ Uluru cafe co-owner says.

Authorities received 2,205 applications for just 1,000 permits under the initiative, which will allow participating restaurants to welcome dogs indoors from mid-July.