Elior UK has revealed new insights into the relationship between millennials and food: from convenience to technology, The Millennial Eater aims to understand what makes the millennial generation tick when it comes to their workplace and higher education catering. By 2020, millennials will make up 75% of the workforce, so understanding their eating preferences is essential … [Read more...]
Easter delivers sales boost for restaurant and pub groups
It was an Easter break to celebrate for Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups with collective like-for-like sales up 5.1% on 2014’s four-day holiday weekend, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker figures. However, the strong Easter performance followed a weaker March, when trading was marginally down on last year. Like-for-like sales in March, across the 30 … [Read more...]
Spinningfields’ The Kitchens announce finalists and launch date
Innovative Spinningfields dining concept The Kitchens, has announced its six finalists and subsequent launch date. The unique start-up competition will launch 21 May within the newly-developed Leftbank neighbourhood in Spinningfields. Start-ups, chefs and street food In spring 2014, Spinningfields owner developer Allied London called out to the region’s most promising … [Read more...]
Abokado appoints Operations Director
Abokado has appointed Richard Zivkovic as its new Operations Director in a move which further strengthens their management team in support of their rapid expansion. Richard joins Abokado from Costa where he was regional operations director. Previous to that he enjoyed senior roles as head of operations at Pret A Manager, as operations director at Be At One and at the … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s announces ambitious opening schedule
Carluccio’s has announced its expansion plans with an openings schedule comprising sixrestaurants to open within the next two months in the U.K. and internationally, plus a second US site later this year. Adding to a portfolio of 105 sites already in operation worldwide, the new outlets in England, Ireland, America and the Middle East will bring the total number of … [Read more...]