The Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed in his Autumn Statement two new rate reliefs for high street businesses – halving business rates for those taking on empty properties, and giving a £1000 rebate to high street retailers, including retail hospitality, recognizing the importance of investment by pubs and restaurants in the creation of a sustainable high street. He also … [Read more...]
Preoday launches free mobile app for food service transactions with customers
Preoday, a UK-based cloud technology company, is launching a free app that allows consumers to order and pay for food, drinks, and other merchandise via their mobile devices from their favourite food and drink outlets. Launch partners Launch partners include Barbecue restaurant group Bodean’s, who have sites in Clapham, Fulham, Soho and Tower Hill and who will be trialing … [Read more...]
IWC medal winners in first-ever November tasting session
The International Wine Challenge has announced the medal winners from the first tasting session of the 2014 competition. The competition awarded a total of 62 Gold medals, 352 Silver medals and 647 Bronze medals, following the first-ever November tasting in the annual IWC calendar. After 30 years, the International Wine Challenge has made a fundamental change to its judging … [Read more...]
Oakman Inns changes to ensure ‘best in class’ food
Many groups in the smart-casual dining sector operate on the creation and generation of a centralised menu produced and tested by a development team, delivered through the company purchasing policy list of approved suppliers. This should mean better cost control, improved. consistency and enhanced bottom line ROIs. But does centralisation deliver ‘best in class’ food … [Read more...]
Site Bites – Tragus at T2 – Ape & Bird – Crown & Thistle – Augustus Harris
Tragus introduces La Salle at T2 - The Ape & Bird Public House opens for business - Oakman Inns re-opens Abingdon’s The Crown & Thistle - Augustus Harris: the Covent Garden Bàcaro Overview Tragus introduces La Salle at T2 The Ape & Bird Public House opens for business Oakman Inns re-opens Abingdon’s The Crown & Thistle Augustus Harris: the Covent … [Read more...]