Giggling Squid, the restaurant chain, has reported a much increased turnover as it gears up to become the UK’s first national Thai chain. Sales rose to £4,546,747 in the year to 31 March 2014, up from £2,710,638 in 2013. Giggling Squid, currently operates 10 successful venues across the South and Midlands, and announced provisional opening dates for two further restaurants … [Read more...]
Watch these Foodservice Industry Trends in 2015
The NPD Group has identified and shared 5 ingredients for foodservice success in 2015: you may not agree, but should be watching to check what happens and how it may impact your business. 1. Goodbye Blind Loyalty – choice and innovation breeding increased promiscuity Consumers increasingly spoilt for choice will demand more if they’re to stay loyal. Winners in 2015 … [Read more...]
UK’s Best Fish and Chip Shops: 2015 Award Winners
Frankie’s Fish & Chips in Brae, Shetland, Scotland, is officially the best fish and chip shop in the UK after frying out on top at the 2015 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. The shop was crowned the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year by awards host and voice of food and drink reason on BBC Radio 2, Nigel Barden, during a prestigious … [Read more...]
Say Farewell to the Good Old Burger
In a few weeks, cult French gourmet burger restaurant Big Fernand will open its first UK restaurant in London, giving a French makeover to the UK’s burger trend. Located on Percy Street near Charlotte Street, the 2,100 sq ft, self-‐service, fully licensed venue will specialise in gourmet ‘hamburgés’ with unpasteurised cheeses imported from France, such as Tomme de Savoie … [Read more...]
Saving £30k recruitment costs with Employee Motivation Day
Excellent service comes from staff with passion for the job. Good news for the hospitality industry: over half of workers say being passionate about what they do is what motivates them most. Delving into the industry’s motivation levels, a nationwide study found that one in three of those working in hospitality think feeling valued in a job is a top priority, with 37 per … [Read more...]