Tortilla, the largest fast-casual Burrito restaurant in the UK has opened the doors to its 22nd restaurant on London’s Finchley Road. Located just a few steps away from Finchley Road tube station, the restaurant will serve up its usual classic California Burritos and Tacos, as well as its new evening menu offering of Chicken Quesadillas and Nachos Queso, all inspired by the … [Read more...]
Picky Brits embarrassed when eating out
A study by the SUBWAY brand has found six in ten Brits are so worried about what a date or partner thinks of them while eating that they often ignore their preferred choice of food for something that’s more straightforward. In contrast to their partners, 40 per cent of the 2,000 polled would never complain if a food order wasn't right or tasted bad, with the average person … [Read more...]
Adventurous Brits go for gold
Sales of lighter blonde, golden, and pale ales are increasing against more traditional darker beers, according to research by Nicholson’s Pubs. The pub group, with over 80 locations across the UK, has seen a huge rise in popularity of the paler colour ales with sales increasing 27% over the five years, reflecting changing tastes. Nicholson’s top selling beers in volume terms … [Read more...]
Mixed fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three biggest cities
The latest monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, shows mixed fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three biggest cities in April 2015. Aberdeen falling, Glasgow positive, Edinburgh flat For the fifth consecutive month hoteliers in … [Read more...]
Queen’s Speech, zero hours contracts and NMW penalties
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP has updated us on the Queen’s Speech and advises that details of specific proposed employment law changes were limited. However, the Government is proposing reforms to strike laws (see below). In addition, on Tuesday, the much-talked about ban on exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts came into force under the Small Business, Enterprise and … [Read more...]