Pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow 3.4% in November, against the same month last year. Latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker also showed that London remains more buoyant than the rest of the country with like-for-like sales up 6.1%, compared to 2.4% outside the M25. “Managed pub groups saw 2.8% LFL growth, with casual dining … [Read more...]
Food and drink prices for 2015: what to expect
For many in hospitality and catering, the cost of food and drink in 2015 will be of critical importance to the success of their business. Prestige Purchasing’s recent briefing on Food and Drink Inflation in the UK is therefore of critical interest for their planning for the next year. H&C News has just reported on Food and Drink Prices and the Lessons from 2014. Now, we … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers opens first Orchid Conversion
The Sawyer’s Arms, Manchester opened as a Nicholson's pub last weekend after a significant investment. It’s the first Orchid pub to be converted by Mitchells & Butlers. The pub is the first conversion to open its doors since the company bought the Orchid Pub Group in June 2014 and will employee over 35 people. The Manchester pub perfectly suits the iconic character … [Read more...]
Chelsea’s own mountain cabin and dance saloon
This winter, Beaver Lodge will arrive in Chelsea, a cabin bar and dance saloon based on the log cabins found in places such as Jackson Hole in America. This is the 7th project from Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling, founders of The Inception Group, whose existing venues are loved for their innovative and entertaining themes. Beaver Lodge will giddy up guests, taking them … [Read more...]
Training fund for hospitality SMEs in Scotland
Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, Fergus Ewing MSP, has unveiled a new funding agreement that will allow thousands of small hospitality and tourism businesses across Scotland to access subsidised customer service training over the next two years. The funding, which is provided by Skills Development Scotland and is worth £180,000 in the next 12 months alone, will be … [Read more...]