London based Japanese restaurant group Shoryu Ramen has released A Guide to Japanese Food in 90 seconds, a series of short digital films which provide a fast paced, informative insight into Japanese cuisine, offering key facts, information and trivia. The videos are available to view on Shoryu Ramen’s website, and through its Facebook page and can be individually downloaded on … [Read more...]
Five Guys opens 26th site at Silverburn in Scotland
Five Guys, the leading American burger brand, has opened its second restaurant in Scotland at Silverburn, Hammerson’s flagship out-of-town shopping centre in Glasgow. The 3,637 sq ft restaurant is located in Silverburn’s new leisure extension, adjacent to handmade burger co. and TGI Friday’s. Serving its famous high quality, fresh burgers and fries, Five Guys has gained a … [Read more...]
Scottish bar sales plummet up to 60% with new drink drive laws
Following the introduction of tougher drink-drive limits in Scotland in December 2014, Beacon, which helps businesses in the hospitality sector improve their profitability, has found that businesses in Scotland have faced a drop of up to 60% in bar sales throughout December and January, with owners fearing the worst for spring and summer. Beacon also found that the new rules … [Read more...]
Franchise Director appointed at Harry Ramsden’s
As its growth strategy continues apace, it is announced that Harry Ramsden’s has appointed Frank Romano to the newly created position of Franchise Director with immediate effect. Widely respected within the hospitality and leisure industry, Frank's background includes Little Chef, where as Chief Operating Officer reporting to the Chairman & Main Board, he masterminded … [Read more...]
Busaba Eathai opening flagship in Shoreditch
The UK’s leading Thai restaurant group Busaba Eathai is opening their most ambitious site in their 15-year history in Shoreditch, in the heart of London’s creative East End. Following on swiftly from the group’s successful launch at The O2, the highly anticipated Busaba Eathai Shoreditch will open its doors on Wednesday 18th February. Opening just in time for the brand’s … [Read more...]