It has been an eventful start to 2015 for Living Ventures, with news of developments on a number of fronts. Grand Pacific Living Ventures is set to occupy the available space at 81 King Street (formally Room/Reform) and transform it into Grand Pacific. Sister to popular restaurant Australasia, Grand Pacific will be known for Cocktails, Sushi, Small plates and DJ, … [Read more...]
Scottish bar sales plummet up to 60% with new drink drive laws
Following the introduction of tougher drink-drive limits in Scotland in December 2014, Beacon, which helps businesses in the hospitality sector improve their profitability, has found that businesses in Scotland have faced a drop of up to 60% in bar sales throughout December and January, with owners fearing the worst for spring and summer. Beacon also found that the new rules … [Read more...]
Franchise Director appointed at Harry Ramsden’s
As its growth strategy continues apace, it is announced that Harry Ramsden’s has appointed Frank Romano to the newly created position of Franchise Director with immediate effect. Widely respected within the hospitality and leisure industry, Frank's background includes Little Chef, where as Chief Operating Officer reporting to the Chairman & Main Board, he masterminded … [Read more...]
Busaba Eathai opening flagship in Shoreditch
The UK’s leading Thai restaurant group Busaba Eathai is opening their most ambitious site in their 15-year history in Shoreditch, in the heart of London’s creative East End. Following on swiftly from the group’s successful launch at The O2, the highly anticipated Busaba Eathai Shoreditch will open its doors on Wednesday 18th February. Opening just in time for the brand’s … [Read more...]
2015 Wedding Survey: strategies for attracting engaged couples
A newly released survey of over 600 UK brides and grooms at WeddingDates looked at the venue booking habits of engaged couples. “Valentine's Day weekend is the leading occasion on which couples up and down the country get engaged,” noted WeddingDates CEO Ciara Crossan. “Hotels and other venues will be keen to seduce these loved-up couples in the months to come, and market … [Read more...]