Drake & Morgan, the London-based bar and restaurant group led by Jillian MacLean and backed by Bowmark Capital, has announced its financial results for 2013-4 and plans for further expansion. Commenting, Managing Director Jillian MacLean said: “Post Bowmark’s acquisition last year, we are entering an exciting period for Drake & Morgan. The business continues to trade … [Read more...]
Expedia and Best Western sign Partnership Agreement
Expedia, Inc., one of the world’s largest online travel companies, and Best Western International, Inc., the world’s largest hotel chain, have signed a global partnership agreement to distribute Best Western branded hotels on Expedia, Inc. sites. The partnership is truly global in nature: Expedia features more than 150 travel sites in more than 70 countries, while Best … [Read more...]
BrewDog introduces beer and popcorn pairing!
BrewDog, Scotland’s largest independent brewery has today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with gourmet popcorn maker, Joe & Seph’s that will see craft beer being paired with carefully selected popcorn flavours. As part of this innovative collaboration, all five of the BrewDog Headliner beers have been paired with a complementary flavour of popcorn from Joe … [Read more...]
Travelodge completes £57m modernisation programme
Travelodge, the UK’s largest independent hotel brand, has completed its £57 million nationwide hotel modernisation programme, deemed to be the largest hotel refurbishment project to have been completed in such a short space of time. This phase of the modernisation programme began in March 2013 and following its completion, Travelodge will now continue to modernise its … [Read more...]
Demand for free-from foods set to grow
Having clearly labelled free-from dishes on the menu will become an increasingly vital part of a restaurant’s offer as a growing proportion of the population become concerned with food ingredients, allergens and the desire to eat a more health-conscious diet. On the eve of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation coming into force [13 December 2014], which requires … [Read more...]