If you are not interested in social media and online marketing this page will be of no interest whatsoever to you. The adoption of social media has seen it become a key revenue driver for many businesses in the hospitality industry. While many still ignore or ‘play’ at it, others are very social indeed and reap the commercial benefits of doing it well. Restaurants … [Read more...]
The popularity of burgers, is there any space for margin, come and see
The popularity of burgers with consumers, beef burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, you name it burgers, has seen the humble burger transcend from high street fast food to high end restaurants and everything in between. The popularity of burgers with food and drink outlets is equally abundant due to the high margins available. For some food and drink outlets space … [Read more...]
New executive chef announced at Jason Atherton’s City Social
Restaurant Associates and Jason Atherton are pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Lidakevicius as executive chef of Michelin-starred restaurant, City Social. Originally from Lithuania, Tomas moved to London in 2008 and has since worked in a number of the capital’s finest establishments including Galvin at Windows, Corrigan’s Mayfair and … [Read more...]
Blakemore Foodservice Joins The Country Range Group
Blakemore Foodservice, a division of the prestigious A.F. Blakemore & Son group, has signified its intention for ambitious growth after joining the Country Range Group network of independent wholesalers. With a 69,000ft distribution depot at its HQ in Walsall, an 80,000ft site dedicated to foodservice in Wakefield, plus a network of distribution hubs, Blakemore … [Read more...]
BBC’s Million Pound Menu winning restaurant opens post soft launch sell-out
BBC’s Million Pound Menu winners restaurant Pilgrim is now open. A new restaurant in Liverpool’s much-anticipated Duke Street Market, Pilgrim, launched with a sell-out soft launch. Now open to all customers, the food is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has taken place since the 9th century. With starting points in France, Spain and … [Read more...]