The Alchemist is giving back the most precious gift of all by encouraging its teams to donate over 300 valuable hours a month in supporting local communities by taking time off from work to volunteer – whilst still being paid. The masters in dark arts and molecular mixology, The Alchemist likes to do things a little differently, making incredible transformations, usually … [Read more...]
Subway opens 100th store in Northern Ireland
The Subway brand is pleased to announce the opening of its 100th store in Northern Ireland. Located on Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, the store is owned by Subway franchisees and local businessmen, Muhammad Aamir and Akhlaq Akhtar. The Subway brand has undergone significant growth in Northern Ireland, with the first store opening some 19 years ago in Botanic Avenue in … [Read more...]
BBPA publishes updated guide on drugs and pubs
The BBPA has today published an updated guide for licensees on the laws around drugs as well asa host of useful information on how to deal with drug use and drug users on licensed premises. Drugs and pubs: A guide to keeping a drug free pub, is free to download on the BBPA website and contains new, specific advice on the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 and on door … [Read more...]
Senior appointments arrive at Macdonald Norwood Hall as hotel targets growth
One of the Granite City’s leading hotels has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of two of the north-east industry’s most respected figures. Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen’s country house in the city, has welcomed Diane Paterson as director of sales and Caroline Thomas as standards and training manager to help drive the business … [Read more...]
SOHO Coffee Co. marches forward with expansion
Setting its sights on being a formidable presence in London, SOHO Coffee Co. has just celebrated a second store opening in the Capital in just seven days. The store on Grosvenor Street in the heart of prestigious Mayfair, is the seventh London store for the brand and the seventh store to open nationwide this year. SOHO has become the sector brand to watch, as its fast-paced … [Read more...]