itsu, the healthy Asian food chain created by Pret A Manger Co-Founder, Julian Metcalfe, recently announced record financial results for 2014 and 2015 and has now secured funding from HSBC worth £40 million – enabling the company to forge ahead with an ambitious expansion plan. Soaring customer demand Soaring consumer demand for healthier food choices on the high street … [Read more...]
Michael Caines calls time on Gidleigh Park
After more than 21 years at Gidleigh Park in Devon, Michael Caines MBE and Brownsword Hotels confirmed this week that Michael will hang up his apron there for the last time on 3rd January 2016. The announcement concludes a successful 12 year partnership with owners Christina and Andrew Brownsword which started with the couple’s purchase of The Royal Clarence Hotel in 2003, … [Read more...]
Enterprise Inns and Rupert Clevely open first jv pub
Enterprise Inns and Rupert Clevely have launched Hippo Inns with the opening of the joint-venture’s first managed pub. Hippo is the first partnership from Enterprise’s Managed Expert business where the Group is looking to partner with industry-leading managed house operators in order to benefit from their retailing flair and capability. The first pub under the Hippo … [Read more...]
ALMR urges incentives not levy for Apprenticeships
Following the Government’s consultation on the implementation of an apprenticeship levy, the ALMR has warned that the proposals risk disrupting investment and could increase the burdens on businesses. The ALMR has made a submission to the consultation arguing for the use of incentives, rather than a levy, to encourage investment and benefit business of all sizes. Quantity … [Read more...]
Sligo’s Diamond Coast Hotel on market for €3m
The Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo is on the market through Savills Hotels & Leisure on behalf of the Receiver, David Hughes of EY, on instruction of ACC bank. The hotel is trading profitably, available free of the current management agreement and is offered for sale by private treaty with a guide price of €3m. Business will continue as usual and an incoming … [Read more...]