McDonald’s has announced a pilot for a new range of burgers, designed to offer something entirely new to customers in the UK. The Signature Collection launches in 28 restaurants and was created by McDonald’s team of food specialists and their prestigious Chefs Council. The council is a team of chefs with a wide range of experience from Michelin starred restaurants to cooking … [Read more...]
Restaurant insolvencies jump by 50%
The number of restaurants going out of business was 50% higher last year than at the height of the recession – with 1,294 becoming insolvent in 2014/15, up from 865 in 2009/10, says Moore Stephens, the Top Ten accountancy firm. Figures show that failure rates among restaurants jumped 20% in just one year, up from 1,082 in 2013/14, even as consumer confidence and spending … [Read more...]
Les 110 de Taillevent now open
Taillevent Paris, the Gardinier family-owned group behind the iconic two-Michelin starred Le Taillevent, has opened the doors to Les 110 de Taillevent London, a unique 70 seated wine and food matching brasserie, in Cavendish Square, London. Featuring a hundred and ten wines by the glass, paired with contemporary and seasonal French dishes, guests will experience the spirit of … [Read more...]
Harden’s 2016: London restaurants growth rate “off-the-charts”
The highest ever rate of new restaurant openings in the capital is recorded in the 25th edition of Harden's London Restaurants, whose 2016 book was published on 5 November. The guide has tracked restaurant openings since 1991. The 2016 editionʼs tally of 179 newcomers easily exceeds both the 2008 pre-financial-crash level of 158, and 2015ʼs figure of 148. Although the number … [Read more...]
Harry’s opens in Doha
Harry Ramsden’s, has opened its first overseas outlet in over a decade with a glittering launch event hosted by Mr Ahmed Hassan Bilal, Chairman of AHB Trading and Contracting Company which holds the Qatar franchise and was attended by prominent dignitaries from Doha, Qatar and influential business leaders including Mr Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan, Chairman of the Alfardan Group, … [Read more...]