Mitchells & Butlers has provided its Third Quarter Trading Update showing total sales growth in the third quarter was 5.0%, bringing growth in the first 43 weeks to 8.2%, and commenting: “Like-for-like sales continued to grow over the third quarter, with strong food sales offsetting a softer drinks performance. As previously reported, operating margins are below last year … [Read more...]
Novus Leisure re-launches Fifty9 and PI Bar
Novus Leisure has re-launched two sites in the heart of London as part of their ongoing investment programme. Both sites have undergone extensive refurbishments, whilst also introducing new food and drink offerings, together with a full programme of staff training. Fifty9 Fifty9, formerly known as Babble, is located in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. With a focus on premium … [Read more...]
Brits spend £76 million every day on eating out for breakfast
Brits are spending £76 million every day on eating out for breakfast, according to a new survey by Beacon, the leading purchasing company. The research reveals that one in three people eat breakfast outside the home at least once a week, with 9.6million people eating out every day. Almost half of those surveyed eat breakfast out more now than they did five years ago, and on … [Read more...]
SIBA to drive quality with new scheme
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is introducing a unique food safety and quality management programme for its members with a target to help at least 500 brewers gain the accreditation within two years. The SIBA Certificate is based around independent assessment of brewers’ adherence to the organisation’s Manual of Good Brewing Practice which contains detailed … [Read more...]
SIBA winners to showcase at Great British Beer Festival
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will be showcasing eight of its competition winners at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) in August, giving visitors the chance to sample the cask ales that triumphed in SIBA’s National Beer Competition, announced at BeerX in Sheffield earlier this year. The beers will be served throughout the festival on the SIBA Champions Bar. … [Read more...]