According to the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM), in a buoyant market consumers are enjoying more cider than ever before and trading up for pricier, artisan versions of the drink. Industry figures show that sales of top tier premium cider in the ‘take home’ sector reached £75 million in June this year – an increase of £10 million compared to the same time in … [Read more...]
Ed’s new brand extension – Ed’s Dinerette
Ed’s Easy Diner have launched a new brand extension – Ed’s Dinerette. Initially replacing the existing Shakes ‘N Dogs in Meadowhall and Bluewater food courts. Ed’s Dinerette will open in locations with high footfall, targeting customers with a brief dwell time and those on-the-go. Short menu The short menu will focus solely on hamburgers, hot-dogs, fries and shakes, … [Read more...]
South Queensferry’s Boathouse restaurant for sale
The Boathouse, the bistro and seafood restaurant located on the banks of the Firth of Forth in South Queensferry, is for sale with specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Under the ownership of Paul Steward for the last ten years, The Boathouse has built a strong local following and an excellent reputation. Currently successfully run as a bistro and seafood restaurant, it … [Read more...]
Greggs reports good progress against strategic plan
Greggs, the leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer in the UK with almost 1,700 retail outlets throughout the country, has reported interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 June 2014. Roger Whiteside, Chief Executive commented: "Whilst our year-on-year performance has benefited from comparison with a period of weak trading in 2013, sales growth is also being driven by … [Read more...]
Ed’s Easy Diner tops Zolfo Cooper Profit Tracker
40% of the top 50 have attracted private equity 90% of the top 10 are food-based rapid growth is not confined to small operators Ed’s Easy Diner grew its profits faster than any other privately-owned UK eating and drinking out market, according to this years’ Zolfo Cooper Profit Tracker. At 127% compound EBITDA growth, it clearly beat Hawksmoor, which came second with … [Read more...]