Foodservice market enjoys rapid growth
The foodservice market is outpacing grocery in terms of growth, with new food to go and all-day dining concepts helping satisfy consumer demand for out-of-home experiences, according to CGA Strategy.
Archives for August 5, 2014
Café Rouge launches grab-and-go format at Victoria Place
Café Rouge has launched an experimental new format at its latest site in Victoria Place, with a focus on food-to-go to tempt commuters and shoppers.
Manchester Corn Exchange to become dining hub
Aviva Investors Property Trust has announced plans with Queensberry Real Estate to renovate Machester’s Corn Exchange and turn it into a large independent dining facility.
Migrants and jobless youth key to stemming the hospitality skills gap
As the hospitality sector moves closer to the impending skills crisis, new research has shown migrants and unemployed young people could play an important role in helping tackle the industry's recruitment woes.
Chatime to have at least 10 sites by year’s end
Bubble tea shop Chatime is currently franchising at a rapid rate. The brand has just opened its sixth site in Nottingham and its seventh will open in London by the end of the month.
LateRooms.com opens nominations for Best Kept Secret Awards 2014
Hotels bookings website LateRooms.com is once again seeking the hotel sector’s ‘hidden gems’ through its annual Best Kept Secret Awards.
Jamie’s Italian FY turnover passes £100m
Turnover for Jamie’s Italian passed the £100m milestone in the year to 5 January, although EBITDA fell 9% to £11.9m as the management invested in infrastructure for International expansion, as well as the new Jamie’s Italian Trattoria brand and the...
Ask the Experts
How to serve great beer
Whether a hotel, restaurant or pub, the quality of beer served can have an impact on customer satisfaction, profits, sales and waste. Here, Steve Lakin of drinks dispense service Innserve gives his tips on good cellar management for great beer.