Carlson, a privately held global hospitality and travel company today announced that it has acquired the remaining 60 percent stake in T.G.I. Friday’s UK Holdings LTD from AAC Capital Partners, a leading Northern European mid-market buy-out firm, for USD 50 million. The acquisition is part of Carlson’s strategy to invest more than USD 100 million to both acquire and fuel … [Read more...]
Attractive restaurant displays draw in more customers
Creating attractive food and beverage product display can draw the customer in, promote new products, announce a special event, or advertise a menu change. If your display area is well located by the entrance or by the best flow of traffic then you have one of the most proven (and least expensive) forms of advertising at your disposal. But don't despair. There are many … [Read more...]
Lower levels of contaminating bacteria by up to 99.99%
Microbiologist calls on hospitality industry to do more following outbreak of norovirus A leading microbiologist is calling on the hospitality and leisure industry to take more drastic action to minimise the risk of customers and staff being infected with potentially harmful microorganisms following a food poisoning outbreak at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Dr Richard … [Read more...]
Britain’s favourite boy band to open new restaurant
JLS the X Factor finalists and now Britain’s favourite boy band are looking into entering the hospitality sector with a new restaurant and club based in London's West End, according to The Sun. Aston, Marvin, JB, and Oritse will be equal investors in the venture and the band is now actively looking for suitable locations. The Sun stated that JLS plan to open an Asian … [Read more...]
Whitbread group sales increase by 13.5%
Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel and restaurant group, today reports its trading performance for the 13 weeks to 3rd June 2010 at its Annual General Meeting. Alan Parker, Chief Executive of Whitbread PLC comments: Whitbread has started the new financial year strongly, with continued momentum and good like for like sales. In the first quarter, total sales were up … [Read more...]