With applications closing for the next Great British Bake Off in January 2016, figures from global information company The NPD Group reveal that our appetite for sweet-tasting bakery and dessert products has taken off since the BBC programme started five years ago. 1.5 billion servings For the year ending September 2015, we munched our way through a record 1.5 billion … [Read more...]
Wetherspoons suffers cyber security breach
National pub operator JD Wetherspoon is taking action after discovering that some customer and staff information has been accessed illegally by a third party. The information was obtained from its old website, which has been replaced in its entirety. The company’s current website is managed by a new digital partner, which has no connection to the website that was the subject … [Read more...]
Worth shelling out for: CLAW pop-ups at The Three Compasses
Bringing the Devon coast to the streets of London, CLAW marries bounty from the sea with the land’s freshest seasonal produce in a celebration of the humble crustacean. Now, customers can try a pince of the action as CLAW takes up residency at Dalston’s award-winning pub The Three Compasses from now until the end of January 2016 with must- try burgers, addictive sides and a … [Read more...]
Skills Minister Nick Boles MP launches Pizza Hut Apprenticeship programme
Skills Minister, Nick Boles MP has announced the launch of Pizza Hut Restaurants’ first ever Apprenticeship scheme, which will see the company pledge 1,500 new Apprenticeships over the next five years. Offering the full range of Apprenticeships from Level 1 to degree standard, the programme will provide employees with a range of skills, from guest service and hospitality … [Read more...]
Mexican food is hot! Chilango secures £3.4 million on Crowdcube
Mexican food chain Chilango has proved to be hot stuff having closed its second round on Crowdcube with £3.4 million in backing. The money will fund Chilango’s expansion plans that expect to see five-fold growth by 2021 and creation of around 600 jobs. The campaign target was originally £1 million which Chilango smashed in 11 days, overfunding by 343% to secure £3,433,010. … [Read more...]