A recent poll of 1067 Londoners undertaken by Mr Vine reveals – surprise, surprise – that Prosecco is top of the wine pops! Perhaps more surprisingly, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc still flourish near the top, and – perhaps proof of rising confidence and spend – champagne is in 4th position. Chardonnay now languishes in 15th spot – a far cry from its pre-eminence at … [Read more...]
Revolution Bars launches new brunch menu
Leading national premium bar operator Revolution Bars Group has launched a new brunch menu, with a focus on fresh, vibrant dishes packed with worthy ingredients. This new menu is available at 25 Revolution sites nationwide. Customers at Revolution bars in locations such as Brighton, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester and London can enjoy the 11 new brunch dishes and a selection of … [Read more...]
Iconic Belgo unveils new venue in the heart of Soho
Belgo, the iconic Belgian-themed bar-restaurant operated by Casual Dining Group, has opened a brand new site in the heart of London. Located on Soho’s Old Compton Street, it is the fifth location for Belgo, which is best known for its mussels, frites, rotisserie chicken and extensive Belgian craft beer menu. The 3,500 sq ft site, which spans two floors and comprises a total … [Read more...]
Greggs: a strong first half
Greggs has reported interim results for the 26 weeks ended 4 July 2015 with Roger Whiteside, Chief Executive commenting: “We have had a strong first half with good growth in sales reflecting improvements in our products and the reaction to our shop investment programme. Our offer of great tasting food-on-the-go is being well received by the consumer in market conditions that … [Read more...]
Domino’s Pizza continues to forge ahead
Domino’s Pizza Group plc, the leading pizza company, has announced its very positive results for the 26 weeks ended 28 June 2015, attracting Douglas Jack at Numis to comment: “We are upgrading our 2015E PBT forecasts to £64.0m from £62.2m (consensus £63.1m) as a result of now assuming 6% LFL sales growth for the UK over the full year. We believe the resultant 25.5x P/E … [Read more...]