Against a backdrop of rising household consumption, increasing national wages and falling unemployment, Horizons’ managing director Peter Backman forecast a value growth of over £10bn for the UK’s foodservice sector by the end of 2019. Speaking at the company’s Annual Briefing, held at the London headquarters of global law firm Dentons, Backman said that in 2014 the value of … [Read more...]
Beatons Tearooms opens new franchise in Chester
Beatons Tearooms Ltd is set to open a new franchise in Chester, the company’s first ‘city’ outlet. Liverpudlian franchisee Steve Roberts will see his dream to own a tearoom become reality. Building on its operations in Wiltshire and Dorset – and with a Berkshire franchise brewing - Beatons Chester gives the company a national presence. It will open at Easter in a prime … [Read more...]
FRP Advisory appointed administrators to Manor Hotel and Restaurant, Rainham
FRP Advisory, the restructuring and advisory firm, confirms that on 2 March 2015, its partners Jason Baker and Tony Wright were appointed joint administrators to the Manor Hotel and Restaurant Limited (“Manor” or “the Company”) in Rainham, Essex. Located near the M25 motorway and City airport, the 15-bedroom hotel also operates a restaurant and bar with conference rooms and … [Read more...]
Oliver’s Island to be golden addition to Fuller’s permanent ales
After experimental brewing, branding and market research, Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., the London brewer and premium pub company, have brought out a new permanent ale. Oliver’s Island will be the only gold cask ale in the brewery’s portfolio and is set to be available to pubs in the coming weeks. ‘A harmony of Citrus, Floral Hops and Golden Malt’ Measuring out at … [Read more...]
Hospitality Sector upbeat as average UK holiday budget rises to £5,500
The hospitality sector is set to benefit from an eight percent increase in the average British household annual holiday budget in 2015, the results of the world’s largest accommodation and traveller survey have revealed. TripBarometer ‘Global Travel Economy’ report Conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor by independent research firm Ipsos, the TripBarometer study is the … [Read more...]