Fonseca’s is set to celebrate the Superfood revolution next month in collaboration with a self-confessed ‘Gym Bird’. Taking place in the Stanley Street restaurant on Wednesday, September 7, the award winning restaurant will join forces with renowned personal trainer and founder of ‘It’s Bootcamp Bitch’ Harriet Igglesden for a three course meal with a difference. Ideal for … [Read more...]
ASK Italian to open 3 new restaurants this Autumn
ASK Italian are delighted to announce that they will be opening a further three restaurants this autumn: a second site in Newcastle as part of the Grey’s Quarter development at Intu Eldon Square, a large glass-fronted restaurant in Chelmsford’s prestigious Bond Street development, and a site at The Centre:MK in Milton Keynes, the brand’s second restaurant in the town. ASK … [Read more...]
Challenging times for The Restaurant Group: Interim results July 2016
The Restaurant Group reports a challenging trading period across leisure brands and good performance from pubs and concessions. Total revenue up 3.4% to £358.7m with like-for-like sales down 3.9% and operating profit down 4.4% to £37.5m. Strong free cash flow of £35.8m is reported with emphasis on 33 underperforming sites identified for closure/sale. The interim dividend … [Read more...]
Gusto reveals grand ambitions with £1 million Birmingham expansion
Leading contemporary Italian restaurant group Gusto is expanding its brand with the launch of its first restaurant in Birmingham next month. The group, which is backed by Palatine Private Equity, has invested more than £1m in the restaurant and bar in Birmingham. The company is currently recruiting for 60 newly created jobs at the restaurant. The new 130-cover restaurant … [Read more...]
PizzaExpress: Full Year 2015-16 results
Further progress in the UK & Ireland and international markets Highlights Turnover grew by 14.1% to £488.0 million (FY 2014/15: £427.7 million) UK & Ireland like-for-like sales down by 1.3%, reflecting a broader slowdown in casual dining market EBITDA up 0.1% to £100.3 million (FY 2014/15: £100.2) UK & Ireland business: Estate continued to … [Read more...]