The Innovation Group, the innovation and futurism unit of J. Walter Thompson Intelligence, reveals the future of food and drink in its latest trend report. As the pace of innovation in food and drink accelerates—driven by digital media, advances in technology and a newly politicised awareness of food among consumers—the report offers a snapshot of today’s innovations and what … [Read more...]
Zizzi and ASK Italian to end administration fee on staff tips
Azzurri Group, operator of Zizzi and ASK Italian restaurants, has now announced that it will remove in November this year the 8% administration fee on tips made by electronic card payments. The decision comes as part of an ongoing broader review of all pay, rewards and benefits, which commenced earlier this year when Azzurri Group underwent a change of ownership. 100% of all … [Read more...]
New dining quarter approved in major intu Milton Keynes redevelopment
The much anticipated redevelopment plans for intu Milton Keynes have been given the green light by planners. intu, the owner, developer and manager of many of the UK’s prime regional shopping centres, submitted its planning application in May this year. Last night, Milton Keynes Council gave the plans its approval. New dining quarter The scheme, which will be one of … [Read more...]
Frenchgate adds Ed’s Easy Diner
The Frenchgate Limited Partnership has announced that Ed’s Easy Diner is to open a 2,600 sq ft restaurant in the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, Doncaster, in time for Christmas. Situated in a prominent location on Frenchgate’s South Central Square on the upper level, Ed’s new Diner is being created through the relocation and upsizing of two existing Frenchgate brands, Blue Inc. … [Read more...]
Antony Bennett joins Loungers as Head of Food
Loungers, the all-day café bar chain, has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Antony Bennett as Head of Food. Bennett joins this month, having spent the last four years as Head of Food at La Tasca, where he has helped rejuvenate the La Tasca brand, making the offer more authentic and working directly with Spanish suppliers. This year he won the … [Read more...]