Sodexo works at 100 NHS and private client sites in the healthcare sector, in addition to running the Tillery Valley Foods food production site in Wales and Home Service, a meals-on-wheels service in London and the South East. Sodexo provides a wide range of services in hospitals designed to improve quality of life for patients, staff and visitors, including catering, … [Read more...]
The Coaching Inn Group eyes further growth with 29% sales increase and 60% rise in profits
Specialist Coaching Inn operator The Coaching Inn Group has reported a 29% increase in sales and 60% rise in profits as turnover tops £13 million. Reporting on its results for the last financial year to March 2016, the Group saw turnover reach £13,005,425 – up from £10,065,972 last year. Underlying operating profit increased to £1,281,326 – up 60% on last year’s £800,000 … [Read more...]
Punch interim results: planned extension to retail contract after initial success
Punch has revealed plans for the future of its retail contract operating model, as part of the half year Chief Executive’s review. With 50 pubs open and functioning extremely well under this model, it will be extended to approximately 100 pubs by August 2016 with a further 21 also identified as suitable for moving on to a retail contract in the near future. Moving forward, … [Read more...]
Chai Wu launches contemporary Chinese Afternoon Tea experience at Harrods
On Monday 25th April, contemporary Chinese restaurant Chai Wu, will launch a new Chinese Afternoon Tea menu. Located on the fifth floor of Harrods, Knightsbridge’s world-famous luxury department store, the restaurant will host a unique tea experience; embracing the rich history of Chinese tea and indulging guests with a feast of refined cuisine, presenting an exciting … [Read more...]
Queen St Dining Southern US inspired gourmet chicken brand, absurd bird, now set for Exeter
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva PLC have confirmed that a new Southern US inspired gourmet chicken brand, Absurd Bird, will be the eighth restaurant, completing the line up at Exeter's exciting new Queen St dining quarter. With their restaurant in London's Spitalfields opening just last month and another branch opening in Soho very soon, … [Read more...]