Domino’s Pizza UK has been awarded ‘Best Fast Food’ brand award at the 2014 ‘Youth 100: The UK’s Top Brands According to 18-24s’ for the second year running. The awards, held at the MC Motors warehouse in the heart of East London, saw stiff competition from fast food giants including Nandos, KFC and Pizza Express, but Domino’s secured the top spot for its commitment to engaging … [Read more...]
Delice de France rebrands as Coup de Pates
Aryzta Food Solutions has announced that it is to rebrand Delice de France as Coup de Pates, as the owner of both brands looks to target more UK chefs with an enhanced offering and sponsorship of leading culinary competition, Salon Culinaire. A principal supplier in France for almost a quarter of a century, with a reputation for unmatched quality, and innovation, Coup de … [Read more...]
Borel addresses UKIP delegates on benefits of VAT cut
VAT campaigner Jacques Borel has continued a round of direct political lobbying by addressing a key UKIP conference with 700 delegates held in Southport. The French campaigner was invited to present to UKIP conference delegates for 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon – and will be seeking opportunities to present the case for a VAT cut for the hospitality sector at key … [Read more...]
Luminar Group acquires Chicago Leisure
The UK’s largest nightclub operator, The Luminar Group has acquired Chicago Leisure for an undisclosed sum. In its first major deal since its formation in December 2011, The Luminar Group has agreed to purchase the company which operates eight venues nationwide under the Chicago Rock Café and Chicago brands. Commenting on the acquisition, The Luminar Group’s chief … [Read more...]
Focus on hospitality and leisure in Leeds
Leeds has long since re-invented itself and moved away from its industrial heritage. It is now widely regarded as the second financial centre within the UK. Being so heavily finance driven, the recent melt down of the UK economy hit the city particularly hard and the leisure sector was not immune to this. Despite this, the city is starting to prosper again with business and … [Read more...]