Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner announce closures Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner have announced that 27 of their 87 restaurants are to close. The restaurants will enter a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) and the move will put hundreds of jobs at risk. Owners of Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner, Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), said that revenues had improved at the chains since … [Read more...]
Two new hospitality forums to debut later this month
Two new hospitality forums to debut later this month Join your peers and discover the latest new technology in hospitality and hear about next generation food and equipment innovations. The Catering Equipment & Services Forum and the Hospitality Tech & Innovation Forum are two unique events tailored specifically for senior hospitality professionals and have … [Read more...]
Academy of Chocolate Awards enjoy a record breaking year
Record-breaking year for Academy of Chocolate Awards A record-breaking number of entries have been received for this year’s Academy of Chocolate Awards – featuring producers from India, Slovakia and Vanuatu for the very first time - alongside products from more established chocolate making countries. In total, more than 1,500 entries representing producers from 46 … [Read more...]
Northamptonshire pub operators realise untapped potential
Northamptonshire pub operators Mark and Melissa Lynch have taken the lease of The Bell at Banbury with Star Pubs & Bars and are commencing work on a joint £320,000 refurbishment. The project will transform the tired local into a quality pub with a distinctive craft, cask and pizza offer. The Bell is the fifth pub in the Lynchs’ portfolio of one free hold … [Read more...]