M&B’s latest trading update reports total sales growth for the 51 weeks was 3.8%, with like-for-like sales increasing by 0.6%. Having seen an improvement in demand in July following the World Cup, trading conditions during August were difficult in the pub market, as consumers remained cautious about spending and rainfall was significantly higher than last year. … [Read more...]
IHG launches Culinary Panel
InterContinental Hotels Group has launched its Culinary Panel: a new initiative featuring five celebrated chefs who have been appointed IHG Culinary Ambassadors to develop a repertoire of unique signature dishes for guests dining in IHG’s hotels across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. The five IHG Culinary Ambassadors, who are all award-winning chefs, … [Read more...]
‘Q-Buster’ reduces queue times up to 30%
Innovate Services, the innovative school catering company, has launched the Q-Buster app, a new initiative that has been devised with the aim of helping to reduce queue times for school meals by as much as 30%. The Q-Buster service has already launched in 19 school restaurant sites at the start of the September term, with full roll-out to further sites over the coming … [Read more...]
Outstanding results on Tax Equality Day
Organised by veteran VAT cut campaigner Jacques Borel, Tax Equality Day was once again a great success. Here, H&C News presents some reactions from the companies supporting the Day. Jacques Borel commented: “The results for Tax Equality Day were outstanding. “The substantial increase in customers on the day due to the price cut of 7.5% (with some members even … [Read more...]
Fresh and zingy with Ethos
Your taste buds can travel the world with a visit to Ethos, a new ‘fast-casual’ dining experience located on Eastcastle Street near Oxford Circus. With abundant displays of beautifully crafted food, the self‐service venue specialises in serving nutritious and deliciously different cuisine, available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and everything in … [Read more...]