Deliveroo, the food delivery service that brings high-quality local restaurant meals to your door, has announced a $25m Series B investment round to help drive expansion across the UK and internationally. Deliveroo is already live in London and Brighton and launches in Manchester this week. Founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski, customers use the Deliveroo service … [Read more...]
Starbucks gets into ‘Matching’
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Starbucks and Match are offering singles new opportunities to connect at Starbucks. With more than 3 million members already listing “coffee and conversation” as one of their interests, Match members will now be able to use the “Meet at Starbucks” feature to more easily reach out and make that first coffee date. Additionally, on … [Read more...]
The Carrot Ginger Soup – from Soupe du Jour
Soupe du Jour is the new London eatery based on traditional soup recipes from around the world. Think ‘Grandma’s best soup’ with a thoroughly modern twist. Michelin Star-trained chef Jona Eckerlein has created a myriad of mouth-watering recipes that take traditional soups to the next level, and offer a truly healthy lunch option for busy Londoners. For less than £5.00, … [Read more...]
Globe-trotting Adrian Ellis to GM of The Lowry Hotel
Adrian Ellis, a hotel executive with 24 years’ experience of managing luxury international properties in the UK, Europe and Asia, has been appointed General Manager of the five star, The Lowry Hotel, Manchester. Mr Ellis, aged 51, is returning to Manchester for the first time since 1999 where he was previously the General Manager of the Manchester Marriott V&A which was … [Read more...]
Easterbrook steps up to head McDonald’s
The Board of Directors of McDonald’s has announced that Don Thompson will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors after nearly 25 years of service to the company, effective 1 March. The Board has elected Steve Easterbrook to replace Thompson as President and CEO. Easterbrook was also elected to the Board of Directors, filling … [Read more...]