Greene King has reported Interim results for the 24 weeks to 13 October 2013. Rooney Anand, Greene King chief executive officer, commented: “This is a very pleasing set of figures and we have made great progress in the first half of this financial year. Growth has once again been led by our retail business, which grew profits by 8% over last year, helped by a combination of … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns changes to ensure ‘best in class’ food
Many groups in the smart-casual dining sector operate on the creation and generation of a centralised menu produced and tested by a development team, delivered through the company purchasing policy list of approved suppliers. This should mean better cost control, improved. consistency and enhanced bottom line ROIs. But does centralisation deliver ‘best in class’ food … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Tragus at T2 – Ape & Bird – Crown & Thistle – Augustus Harris
Tragus introduces La Salle at T2 - The Ape & Bird Public House opens for business - Oakman Inns re-opens Abingdon’s The Crown & Thistle - Augustus Harris: the Covent Garden Bàcaro Overview Tragus introduces La Salle at T2 The Ape & Bird Public House opens for business Oakman Inns re-opens Abingdon’s The Crown & Thistle Augustus Harris: the Covent … [Read more...]
How was 2013 for Oakman Inns?
Peter Borg-Neal, CEO of Oakman Inns & Restaurants, has issued a précis of activities over the last year, priorities, and the resulting progress of Oakman Inns & Restaurants. Three key priorities: To attract a senior colleague to the business to share the ever-increasing workload To sort out financing (after five years of rapid expansion and growth it needed … [Read more...]
New coeliac website + venue finder + food and drink directory
Coeliac UK, the national Charity for people with coeliac disease, has launched its new and improved website www.coeliac.org.uk with the introduction of increased functionality for people with coeliac disease. Hospitality establishments as well as food and drink manufacturers should check and assess its value to their businesses. With 1 in 100 people in the UK having coeliac … [Read more...]