The Restaurant Group plc has released the following trading update for the 45 weeks to 8 November 2015 together with a commentary on the outlook for the remainder of the financial year: Current trading Since our half-year results announcement at the end of August, the Group has continued to make progress. After 45 weeks trade in 2015, total sales are 8% ahead of the … [Read more...]
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie to open December
Opening on 15 December 2015, The Ivy Kensington Brasserie, set in the space previously occupied by Pavilion’s Restaurant and Bar, almost opposite High Street Kensington tube station, will offer accessible, sophisticated all-day dining for local residents, businesses, shoppers and visitors. As with The Ivy Kensington Brasserie’s sister sites, The Ivy Market Grill, The Ivy … [Read more...]
Young’s strong results and momentum
Young & Co’s Brewery has announced interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 September 2015, in which it reports a very strong performance for the half year driven by organic growth from the well-invested estate and good contributions from recent acquisitions. Revenue is up 8.3%, despite tough comparatives and PBT is up 10.3% at £20.3m, with the Managed House division … [Read more...]
Roux Scholarship 2016 opens for entries
The Roux Scholarship is the premier competition for chefs in the UK and ranks among the most prestigious in the world. However, it is far more than just a competition that ends with a prize. The Roux Scholarship offers the winner a career changing opportunity that is unrivalled and stretches far beyond the much coveted 3 month stage at a 3 star Michelin restaurant. That is … [Read more...]
Coaching Inn Group invests £100K in coffee offer
The Coaching Inn Group is investing £100,000 in developing a top quality coffee offer across its estate as early results show a 50% increase in sales. Working with specialist fresh coffee company Bewley’s, whose award-winning Baristas are providing extensive training for The Coaching Inn Group staff, the new-look coffeehouse and eatery concept has been launched at six of its … [Read more...]