Benugo, which operates high-street stores and concessions within corporate organisations and public spaces, has announced that it has seen a 16% growth in turnover (£81.1m from £70.1m in 2013), for the year ending 26 December 2014. Largely attributed to like-for-like growth across its high street operations (18% up on the previous year), Benugo also saw significant contract … [Read more...]
Gin and Tonic the consumer drink of choice this summer
The Gin Guild commissioned new consumer research with OnePoll to establish current trends within the category, and determine the popularity of the juniper-based spirit. The online poll, which surveyed 2,000 alcohol drinkers (aged between 24-38), reveals gin & tonic to be the spirit based drink of choice this summer, followed by Pimms, with vodka & tonic in third … [Read more...]
Boojum burrito brand acquired
Boojum, Ireland’s largest chain of Mexican fast-casual restaurants has been acquired by a partnership between David and Andrew Maxwell and Renatus Capital Partners. Boojum was founded in 2007 by John and Karen Blisard. It has grown to become the leading burrito brand in Ireland, with restaurants in Dublin, Belfast and Galway. Boojum serves up award-winning burritos, tacos, … [Read more...]
Jacob Kenedy and Victor Hugo to launch ‘Vico’ at Seven Dials
Jacob Kenedy and Victor Hugo, owners of acclaimed Soho restaurant Bocca di Lupo and Gelupo gelateria are set to launch a brand new restaurant, Vico, in late August. The new site will be located at One Cambridge Circus, gateway to the popular Seven Dials, owned by Shaftesbury, and will offer accessible and affordable Italian street food, alongside award-winning Gelupo gelato. … [Read more...]
wagamama serves up 17.9% increase in turnover
Japanese inspired restaurant group wagamama delivered a strong financial year (for the 52 weeks, ending 26 April 2015). The group has now been trading ahead of competition for 60 consecutive weeks and is well placed for continued growth both in the UK and internationally. The results are released amidst the rollout of an extensive UK-wide expansion and refresh plan, which … [Read more...]