JD Wetherspoon has announced its pre- close statement for the period up to 23 July 2013, incorporating the 11 week period to 14 July 2013 and showing growth in sales, margin and pub openings. Will Wetherspoon’s prove a bellwether for the wider hospitality sector? Results in the coming weeks will tell. Current trading For the 11 weeks to 14 July 2013, like-for-like sales … [Read more...]
Portsmouth’s seafront regeneration: hospitality and catering opportunities
Portsmouth's seafront could be boosted by new catering and leisure opportunities as businesses are getting the rare chance to lease a number of sites in prime waterfront locations. Located near a popular boating lake, the five sites available for recreational and catering opportunities, include a picturesque rose garden building, grass tennis courts with pavilion, hard ball … [Read more...]
William pops in to ‘ale’ the baby!
As news of the royal baby’s arrival swept the nation, the team and guests at one London pub got the shock of their lives as William popped in for a pint to wet the baby’s head. Arriving to a royal fanfare, a beaming William burst into the Fountains Abbey pub, situated opposite St Mary’s Hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth, announcing “Everyone, the Royal Baby has just … [Read more...]
Spirit’s food waste innovation is a winner
Spirit Pub Company has been recognised for its waste management after being named winner at the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2013. Converting cooking oil and food waste into energy The pub company, which operates around 800 managed pubs across the UK, has won the Innovation in Food Waste Collection for its successful partnership with Convert 2 Green (C2G) in removing … [Read more...]
Table Table introduce Tasty Rewards for loyal customers
Whitbread's family pub-restaurant chain Table Table has launched their Tasty Rewards scheme, a loyalty initiative that gives diners the chance to collect points at the restaurant every time they visit. The scheme rewards loyal customers with exclusive offers, deals and great savings. Tasty Rewards cardholders will also be given a free main meal both on their own birthday, … [Read more...]