Britain’s pubs and bars have a firm platform from which to deliver economic growth and jobs. That’s the key message from the industry’s authoritative Benchmarking Report, launched by leading trade body the ALMR, in association with Barclays. Highlights of the 7th Survey show business confidence and performance KPIs all improving Investment in people, property and … [Read more...]
UK Foodservice and Hospitality market set for positive growth
The 2013 ‘Eating Out in the UK’ report shows the evolving UK eating out market delivering continued growth in 2013 despite ongoing pressures on consumers and the industry, with branded operators continuing to grow at the expense of independents. Overall, the total UK Foodservice and Hospitality market will achieve 1.8% sales growth in 2013, reaching a total of £79.7bn, and … [Read more...]
360 Champagne Bar launches franchise
Despite the challenging economic climate, the first 360 bar, launched in July 2011 at IntuTrafford Centre, Manchester, has been a huge success. On the back of that success, a second and third bar was launched at Metrocentre, Gateshead and Braehead, Glasgow last year. Later this year, new bars will open at Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow, Trinity in Leeds and Intu Lakeside, … [Read more...]
Inventive Leisure invests £1 million on high-end re-launches in July
Inventive Leisure, the owner of the successful Revolution brand, re-opened its premium Brighton bar on Saturday 27 July following a £300k Evolution investment. The re-launch of the Brighton bar takes the total Inventive Leisure investment for the month of July alone to a staggering £1 million pounds, after its Swansea and Manchester bars were also uniquely refurbished under the … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Sands Hotel, Margate – HOAX boutique hostel – Bramwell Wild Lime Bar…
Sands Hotel excites in Margate – HOAX boutique hostel opens opposite world famous Cavern Club – Big Bang Restaurant takes to the beach! - Bramwell opens second Wild Lime Bar & Kitchen - Yum Yum Ninja Launches in Brighton - Refurbished public areas of the Park Tower Knightsbridge in London - Arc Inspirations sinks £800,000 in the Pit: Leeds’ Newest Bar - Square Pie brings … [Read more...]