Smashburger is crossing the pond. The critically acclaimed better burger restaurant with fresh, smashed to order burgers, has added the MSG Group as a new franchise partner in the United Kingdom. This is Smashburger’s initial entry into the United Kingdom, with 35 restaurants expected to open. The launch of Smashburger in the United Kingdom will expand the brand footprint to … [Read more...]
Shoryu Ramen opens in Broadgate Circle
The Shoryu Ramen Restaurant Group, who specialise in authentic Kyushu cuisine, are to launch their fourth restaurant in the Broadgate Circle Development in April 2015, located close to Liverpool Street Station. Their first east London ramen bar will continue to offer their signature Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Shoryu buns and royal warrant sake, but with the addition of a … [Read more...]
Diners waste almost a day per year waiting to be seated
Renowned for forming an orderly queue whenever the need arises, Brits certainly aren’t ones for pushing in line, and new research by OpenTable has revealed that Brits are undeniably living up to this stereotype. 2 months of your life! The research has discovered that the average time spent queuing for a table at a restaurant with a no booking policy is 27 minutes– making … [Read more...]
Annual Awards of Excellence 2015: the Finalists
The AAE is the most prestigious award available to young professionals in the hospitality industry today, recognising and encouraging the most talented ambitious Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Waiters. Since it began in 1983 over 480 young professionals have achieved the award, setting them off on highly successful career paths. Following nine semi-finals around the UK, in which an … [Read more...]
WSET wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is celebrating being awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2015 in International Trade. Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious awards in British business, WSET has won this award by demonstrating consistent growth and sustained success in reaching international markets. Founded in 1969 to meet the training needs of the … [Read more...]