Businesses need to retain the flexibility to invest in their teams and recognise great service in any review of the rules on tips. Those rules need updating and strengthening, with the emphasis on clarity and transparency, but new legislation is not necessary to deliver best and fair practice. That's the conclusions from an ALMR survey of members on tipping practice and … [Read more...]
Tortilla open 25th restaurant and make key appointments
Tortilla, the burgeoning Mexican restaurant group, has opened the doors to its 25th restaurant at Kings Cross St Pancras. Just a stone’s throw away from Kings Cross station, the restaurant will serve up its usual classic California Burritos, Tacos, Margaritas and Beers, as well as its new evening menu offering of Chicken Quesadillas and Nachos Queso, all inspired by the … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s awards new franchise for 28 outlets
Harry Ramsden’s, the British brand world famous for its fish and chips, has signed a new franchise agreement for a further territory in England. The brand has awarded the franchise for Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire to Bobby Khangura and Lacky Sohal of Larentia Limited who already have vast experience operating within the UK food and beverage franchise … [Read more...]
Truffle Treat for diners at Chamberlain’s
A fresh truffle has a pungent, earthy aroma of sulphurous musk and tastes like nothing else. The truffle season is upon us and to celebrate this delicious and rare autumn treasure, Chamberlain's Restaurant in Leadenhall Market - a favourite dining haunt of the City cognoscenti - is hosting a special Truffle Celebration menu from 16-27 November. The menu has a truffle dish … [Read more...]
Trick or Treat? Out to Lunch league table exposes the truth behind children’s menus
A new league table ranking the health of children’s food in 21 of the UK’s most popular restaurant chains has been published by the Soil Association’s Out to Lunch campaign. Two years since the first league table, there have been some significant improvements made by a small number of chains, but the Soil Association, working with an army of parent secret diners, has uncovered … [Read more...]