John Vincent and Brad Blum set up restaurant investment business
John Vincent, co-founder of Leon, has teamed up with ex-Burger King and Olive Garden executive Brad Blum to launch a new investment vehicle called Five to Seven.
Archives for May 7, 2013
UK hotels see uplift in day use by business guests
Hotels in the UK offering bedrooms to business guests during the day could benefit from a new revenue stream, according to bookings website between9and5.com, which has seen a 400 per cent rise in the number of bookings made by the corporate market in the...
McDonald's chief executive joins IHG board
Jill McDonald, chief executive and president of the northern Europe division of McDonald's, has joined the board of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as the hotelier reveals its UK revenues have been hit by a rising supply of bedroom stock in London.
Sleeperz launches Cityroomz budget hotel brand with Edinburgh opening
City-centre budget hotel operator Sleeperz Hotels is launching Cityroomz - a new sister brand which will offer rooms at even lower prices - with the first property opening in Edinburgh later this month.
Chabrot Bistrot owners open new restaurant in Smithfield
The team behind Chabrot Bistrot d'Amis restaurant in Knightsbridge has this week launched a second restaurant - Chabrot Bistrot des Halles in Smithfield - with hopes to open up to three more over the next three years.
Cooks & Co launches Mediterranean ingredients range into foodservice
Fine food and ingredients specialist Cooks & Co has launched its Mediterranean ingredients range into foodservice.