Later school half-term holidays caused sales in Britain’s leading pub and restaurant groups to dip in October. Collective like-for-like sales were down 1.7% on the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Total sales were up 1.6%, reflecting continued new outlet openings by the leading operators, but were still behind the … [Read more...]
Wanted: head chefs for Michelin-starred restaurants
First, it was announced that Matt Weedon is to leave Lords of the Manor. And now Greg Malouf is departing Petersham Nurseries Cafe. They say coincidences run in three’s, so we wonder where the third opportunity for an ambitious chef will be found...? Matt Weedon vacates Lords of the Manor After four successful years with the Michelin starred Lords of the Manor, Head … [Read more...]
Free Health Check available on Merchant Account costs for 1,000 Hospitality Businesses
Pubs and Hotels can get help to save thousands of pounds on their credit card transactions by seeking a free audit. The Card Processing Advisory Service (CPRAS), an independent cost reduction specialist company which works with organisations that accept credit card payments, recently worked for a number of hospitality businesses ranging from large hotel chains to single-site … [Read more...]
Hall & Woodhouse bar-restaurant uses recycled shipping containers
Built using 28 recycled shipping containers to reflect its dock-side location overlooking Portishead Quays Marina, Hall & Woodhouse’s stunning new bar-restaurant open on 20 November 2012. The contemporary two-storey building echoes many of the design themes of Hall & Woodhouse Bath, but with the unique twist of incorporating shipping containers to pay homage to the … [Read more...]
Prezzo reaches 200!
Restaurant group Prezzo opens its 200th restaurant this week in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, on the site of a former Brasserie Gerrard. It will take the total number of Prezzo Italian restaurants to 175. In addition the group has 22 Chimichanga Mexican restaurants, two Caffe Uno and one Chimis Burrito Bar. Prezzo chief executive, Jonathan Kaye, said: “We are thrilled to … [Read more...]