Takeaway food service Just Eat saw orders jump in the quarter from July to September. The company’s interim management statement shows orders on a like-for-like basis had increased by 51 per cent in the third quarter, and Just Eat commented that this strong performance proves the firm’s ability to rebound, despite 2013 being sluggish largely because of the summer’s heat … [Read more...]
Research shows reward points not the only driving factor for consumers
New research by customer analysis and data marketing specialist GI Insight shows that cost savings trump convenience and special extras when it comes to driving membership and continued participation in UK loyalty schemes. But the research also shows that many consumers are not simply drawn to loyalty programmes by reward points but a range of factors attract them to join … [Read more...]
St Mary’s: from hospital to Inn
Opened on 1 November 2014, St Mary’s Inn is located on the site of what was formerly St Mary’s hospital, 2 miles west of Stannington village in Northumberland. With a £1.5m investment creating 40 new jobs, the pub – which is part of the Jesmond Dene House family - is housed in what used to be the administration building of the hospital and will be the central focus of a new … [Read more...]
Manchester Bar and Grill Restaurant Installs Technology for its Charcoal Grill
Solita, one of Manchester’s city centre’s most popular bar and grill restaurants, has installed state of the art carbon monoxide monitoring equipment in its new Didsbury restaurant. S&S Northern’s Merlin 1750 Solid Fuel Safety system, which has just been launched in the market, was installed in the Didsbury Solita to ensure that carbon monoxide produced by the charcoal … [Read more...]
KFC unveils dramatic new concept store design
KFC is unveiling its new cutting-edge UK concept store in Bracknell on 4 November, bringing a fresh and informal experience for KFC customers. The Berkshire restaurant, which has been entirely re-furbished internally, represents the future of interior design for KFC, which currently has over 870 stores across the UK. Informal, stylish setting The newly renovated KFC in … [Read more...]