On the first anniversary of its commitment to the Government’s 2017 Public Health Responsibility Deal on salt reduction, Charlton House has reached the set targets on 60% of its food covered in the pledge - two years ahead of schedule.Over 1,500 products served by the business and industry (B&I) dining specialist have hit the new lower salt levels, and roughly 1,000 more … [Read more...]
Springboard celebrates 25 years with a Ball!
Over the last 25 years, Springboard has been helping young people achieve their potential; helping unemployed people into worthwhile jobs; relieving poverty for those facing difficulty or barriers into work; and promoting hospitality, leisure and tourism as a great place to work; attracting talent, improving perceptions, tackling skills shortage and recruitment needs. To … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon openings gather pace in Ireland
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open three new pubs in the Republic of Ireland in the coming months. The company is to open The Great Wood in Blanchardstown and The Old Borough in Swords, both in Dublin, as well as The Linen Weaver in Cork. At present Wetherspoon has two pubs in the Republic of Ireland; at Blackrock (above) and Dun Laoghaire. The company is to invest … [Read more...]
Patisserie Holdings reports strong half year results
Patisserie Holdings plc, the leading UK branded café and casual dining group, has reported its interim results for the 6 months ended 31 March 2015. During the first half of the year, the Group delivered an increase in revenue of £7.9m or 22.2% to £43.7m (2014: £35.7m over the same period last year). EBITDA was £8.7m, an increase of £1.6m or 23.1% (2014: £7.1m) and pre-tax … [Read more...]
Union Hanover unveils Urban Villa Management Team
Union Hanover’s hotel operations arm NOHO has announced it has appointed a new management team for its Urban Villa concept which launched in February with Urban Villa in Brentford. Since the Brentford launch, occupancy has already exceeded expectations. A Novotel and Premier Inn have now opened providing additional supply to the area, but the occupancy rate remains very … [Read more...]