Managed pub and bar group TCG is launching a new app from mobile technology providers QikServe which allows its customers to order and pay for food and drink through their smartphones. The free app goes live in TCG’s flagship Henry’s Café Bar in Covent Garden tomorrow, 4 February, though it may be a while before enough customers are using it to test its real value to both … [Read more...]
Appeal dismissed of Merseyside licensee convicted for illegal Sky use
Protection for law-abiding pubs is upheld following a successful prosecution by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT). Michael Marley of the Shillings Bar, 78 New Chester Road, Wirral, CH62 5AD was convicted for showing Sky Sports programmes illegally in his premises. Mr Marley chose to appeal against his conviction at Liverpool Crown Court, which was dismissed on 23rd … [Read more...]
Pret Soup Stories – the Good behind the Goodness
Pret A Manger is doing its best to help spread a little warmth across the UK. Inspired by hardworking soup kitchens up and down the country, from February Pret is donating 10p from every soup sold to the Pret Foundation Trust (PFT), which works to alleviate homelessness in the UK and raised £1.2 million in 2013. The £1.2 million was the highest in the Trust’s history, allowing … [Read more...]
New Chairman and CEO for Admiral Taverns
After four years leading Admiral Taverns, Jonathan Paveley has decided to step down as Executive Chairman. The Group is pleased to announce the appointment of John Sands as Non-Executive Chairman and Kevin Georgel as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jonathan oversaw the highly successful turnaround of Admiral, which culminated in the sale of the business to an … [Read more...]
Tiger Bills signs Master Franchisee for London
Lifestyle Hospitality Group CEO James Eyre is celebrating signing a contract with a new Master Franchisee for Tiger Bills for the London area on 30 January – as well as agreeing heads of terms with a major hotel in India. The new Master Franchisee for the London area, whose name is yet to be revealed, has extensive experience in running multiple franchisees and is keen to … [Read more...]