Ed’s Easy Diner have launched a new brand extension – Ed’s Dinerette. Initially replacing the existing Shakes ‘N Dogs in Meadowhall and Bluewater food courts. Ed’s Dinerette will open in locations with high footfall, targeting customers with a brief dwell time and those on-the-go. Short menu The short menu will focus solely on hamburgers, hot-dogs, fries and shakes, … [Read more...]
Punch Taverns gets Christmas sorted
The early release of two Punch Taverns resources will put its Partners ahead of the game when it comes to this year’s Christmas peak period. The company is advising its Partners to get their Christmas plans finalised by 1 September. Launch of menu builder and starter kit As the longest period of peak trading in the year, the run-up to Christmas and the New Year can also … [Read more...]
South Queensferry’s Boathouse restaurant for sale
The Boathouse, the bistro and seafood restaurant located on the banks of the Firth of Forth in South Queensferry, is for sale with specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Under the ownership of Paul Steward for the last ten years, The Boathouse has built a strong local following and an excellent reputation. Currently successfully run as a bistro and seafood restaurant, it … [Read more...]
Hotel brand ratings on the rise
BDRC Continental has revealed the hotel companies which top the charts in profile and consumer perception of their brands. The Hotel Brand Performance Awards are based on the results of the BDRC Hotel Guest Surveys, conducted annually since 1982 among nationally representative samples of business and leisure hotel guests. Key metrics relate to brand awareness, usage, … [Read more...]
Greggs reports good progress against strategic plan
Greggs, the leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer in the UK with almost 1,700 retail outlets throughout the country, has reported interim results for the 26 weeks ended 28 June 2014. Roger Whiteside, Chief Executive commented: "Whilst our year-on-year performance has benefited from comparison with a period of weak trading in 2013, sales growth is also being driven by … [Read more...]