Results for Apex Hotels for the 12 months ended 30 April show another strong trading performance with profit up 37%, and Apex has confirmed its expansions plans for 2015/16. Expansion Plans Following the successful opening of Apex Temple Court Hotel in 2012, the Group is now focussed on capital investment and extensions within the existing portfolio, as well as new hotel … [Read more...]
Beer Tester appointed for dream job
An ale aficionado has been recruited for what many would consider a dream job - being paid to visit pubs. Jane Peyton, age 43 from Fulham, has been appointed an official Ale Tester by national pub chain Taylor Walker after her YouTube video review was voted top of the ‘hops’ by beer lovers across the UK. Jane, who beat off stiff competition to secure the role, will now be … [Read more...]
Draft House goes east to open Birdcage
Publican Charlie McVeigh, Founder of Draft House, has acquired the legendary Birdcage Public House on Columbia Road Flower Market and saved it from closure. The Birdcage, which served as a backdrop for many of the chilling happenings in the notorious Bodysnatchers trial of the 1830s, was on the brink of bankruptcy after a long period of decline. The pub will re-open as the … [Read more...]
New figures for wholesalers reveal potential of foodservice
A new market report for wholesalers in the foodservice channel reveals good growth across all key channels, with chilled food and drinks showing impressive upswings of +7.1% and 21.9%, respectively. The new monthly reporting programme, which goes live this week, is a collaboration between the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) and CGA Strategy. The report will be … [Read more...]
Bistrot Pierre expansion to continue
Privately owned French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre is to continue its expansion plans in 2015. Three new openings have been announced for 2015 – in Bath, Birmingham and Newport – enabling the group to capitalise on its strong brand recognition and steady growth within the premium casual dining sector. “2014 has been a great year for us,” commented Robert Beacham, … [Read more...]