CITYA.M. reports that Chilango, the Mexican food restaurant chain, has launched ‘burrito bonds’ to fund its further expansion. The 4 year retail bond was launched 10 June on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube with the aim of raising between £1m and £3m. It offers 8% in cash twice a year, but requires a minimum investment of £500. If you invest over £10k, you receive a Chilango … [Read more...]
Malmaison’s Burger Me! offer
Malmaison is introducing on 12 June its Burger Me! offer, which it describes as ‘The perfect excuse to celebrate the end of the week at one of the Malmaison hotels and restaurants’ – by buying any drink on Thursday between 5pm and 7pm, guests can receive a delicious prime aged Mal Burger for only £2. Guests can enjoy a selection of classic cocktails, chilled beers and … [Read more...]
Bath Ales secure distribution arrangement with Bibendum
West Country brewer, Bath Ales, has secured a deal with Bibendum - one of the UK’s most successful drinks businesses - to distribute its innovative craft beer brand, Beerd. The deal gives Bibendum exclusive distribution for the bottled versions of two popular Beerd beers, Silvertip and Monocle, and begins immediately. This is the first time that Beerd Brewery has bottled … [Read more...]
Aloft London Excel introduces Chill & Charge furniture
In celebration of London Technology week, Aloft Excel is introducing cutting-edge technology of its own - Chill & Charge furniture, a brand new technology which allows guests to wirelessly charge their phones and tablets without having to leave their seats. Created in partnership with Evoni Design, the tech-savvy Chill & Charge tables are embedded with wireless … [Read more...]
SSP Group reports strong performance
SSP Group, the leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has announced results for the six months ended 31 March 2014, showing profits rose 28%. Commenting on the results, Kate Swann, CEO of SSP, said: “This has been a period of strong growth for SSP, with profit up 28% year-on-year and like-for-like sales up 3.2%. We have delivered … [Read more...]