EatSmart is a new online ordering platform for sandwich bars, cafés, delis and contract caterers. Put simply, it’s an easy to use, all-in-one system that finally brings online ordering with combined digital marketing to the food and hospitality industry in an affordable way. Customer convenience The concept of pre-ordering food is not new. For many years offices faxed or … [Read more...]
96% of pubs raise money for charity
According to research conducted by RPBI on behalf of PubAid, 96% of UK pubs raise money for charity. In a poll of over 1300 licensees, each asked: “does your pub raise money for charity?” 96% said “yes”, that’s up from 86% in 2011. This latest study follows research that showed pubs and their customers in the UK raised more than £106m for charity in the last year, up from … [Read more...]
Red’s True Barbecue Restaurant & Bar in Manchester
Blacksheep design and branding studio have recently revealed their latest design for the new Red’s True Barbecue restaurant and bar, which officially opened on 13 February in the heart of Manchester’s Albert Square. With the brand already proving a big hit in Leeds, owners James Douglas and Scott Munro approached Blacksheep to design a new restaurant and bar that would reflect … [Read more...]
Top 10 managed pub operators to employ 9,000 apprentices in 2014
A survey of the top 10 managed operators, conducted by the Pub and Bar Careers Perceptions Group, found that the number of apprenticeships had doubled from last year. In 2013, the 10 pub companies employed 4,300 apprentices compared to 9,056 in 2014. Anthony Pender, vice-chairman of the Perceptions Group and managing director of The Yummy Pub Company, said: “This … [Read more...]
Flaming Grill gives guests the chance to build dream burger
Flaming Grill, which is owned by Spirit Pub Company, is giving foodies the opportunity to create their ultimate dream burger which if chosen by its Facebook voters will feature in pubs across the nation – just in time to cheer on England during the summer’s football. Nationwide vote on the Flaming Grill Facebook page Entrants will be encouraged to use a selection of … [Read more...]