Coinciding with Facebook’s tenth anniversary, London-based bar & restaurant group Drake & Morgan has launched its very own Facebook Booking App to make bookings seamless with customers’ online social networking. Two-way responsive reservations system Helping to create an integrated, one-stop experience for customers – from updating a status and uploading a photo … [Read more...]
£1000 to be won by Britain’s Best Chippy
A staple of British High Streets up and down the country, fish and chip shops have been feeding the British nation for decades. To celebrate fish and chip shop owners across Britain, P&G Professional the away from home division of Procter & Gamble and world class innovators in professional cleaning solutions, has launched its “Britain’s Best Chippy” competition. … [Read more...]
Interested in catering franchise opportunities?
New research published by NatWest and the British Franchise Association (bfa) highlights the continuing growth and importance, despite the recession, of franchising in the hotel, catering and food sector. According to their survey, since 2008 there has been an increase of six percent in the number of franchised outlets in this industry, so there are now 8,300 outlets – and … [Read more...]
Bath Ales invests in Graze Expectations
Independent local brewer, Bath Ales, has unveiled a fresh new look for Graze Bar and Chophouse in central Bristol. First opened in November 2009, the restaurant was the original of the successful Graze concept – with namesake venues subsequently opened by Bath Ales in Cirencester and Bath. Robin Couling, managing director of Bath Ales, said: “We launched Graze Bristol four … [Read more...]
Nathalie Pomroy steps up at McDonald’s UK
Nathalie Pomroy has been promoted to the newly-created position of Marketing Director, Retail, McDonald’s UK in a sign of McDonald’s determination to maintain and increase its strength in the UK market. In addition to leading the business’s marketing planning process and the food, beverage and value marketing teams, Nathalie now has additional responsibility for field … [Read more...]