Fleurets recently published a valuable overview of the rental market for pubs (tied and free of tie), nightclubs and restaurants across the UK. Increasing economic confidence and market activity makes the Report very timely but, as they comment, ‘There are many pitfalls for the unwary’, and it is money well spent to take professional advice from people who fully understand the … [Read more...]
TGI Friday’s opens Mackintosh-inspired restaurant at Silverburn
TGI Friday’s has opened its new 634m2 (6,821 sq ft) restaurant at Silverburn, Hammerson’s flagship regional out-of-town shopping centre in Glasgow. Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the world-famous Glasgow School of Art, the restaurant’s décor is unique to Silverburn. Fantastic addition to the leisure extension Commenting on the news, Chris Daly, Catering … [Read more...]
Prize Night for London Restaurant Festival 2014
Top London chefs and restaurateurs including Issac McHale, Nieves Barragán Mohacho and Neil Borthwick have celebrated the culmination of the sixth London Restaurant Festival in partnership with American Express, at the annual London Restaurant Festival Awards ceremony. This year's festival has been bigger and better than ever, with over 300 restaurants taking part in the annual … [Read more...]
Bleisure is here to stay
Just as leisure travellers are always working (43% of international travellers always take their professional mobile devices with them on holiday or weekend trips), business travellers are now often extending their stays to include a leisure component, according to Bridgestreet Global Hospitality’s ‘Bleisure Report 2014’. ‘Bleisure’ is about more than rest and relaxation. … [Read more...]
Harry Ramsden’s expands outlets and sales
Harry Ramsden’s is set to further increase its presence across the UK. Following the openings in August of outlets in Worthing and Falkirk, as part of recently signed franchise agreements, the brand is set to further its partnership with Welcome Break. A new Harry’s outlet opens today (27 October 2014) at the Welcome Break South Mimms services, located at Junction 23 of the … [Read more...]