A laid-back bar and music venue is the latest addition to Buzzworks prestigious portfolio, as it opens a dedicated modern pub next door to the existing Tree House restaurant in Ayr. With the recent opening of their newest establishment - T-bar - hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings has now invested over £750,000 in its Ayr venues over the past six months. The T-Bar is a … [Read more...]
Star launches weekly e-learning for licensees via Facebook
Star Pubs & Bars is launching weekly business coaching for its licensees via its Facebook page. Called “Business Breakfast”, the sessions will go live every Wednesday and provide training on all aspects of running a pub – from recruitment to marketing – as well as guidance on issues affecting licensees. Each Business Breakfast will take the form of a short E-learning … [Read more...]
Abokado announces record profits
London’s leading healthy grab-and-go chain Abokado has announced record profits for 2017 and has secured a new funding line of £3m to support ambitious growth. The healthy eating brand, well known across the city for its fresh sushi, salads, bagel breakfasts and award-winning coffee, has reported that its EBITDA has increased by almost 50% year on year. The company has … [Read more...]
Workforce Development Trust acquires key strategic elements of People 1st
The Workforce Development Trust has announced that it has acquired key strategic elements of People 1st, the skills and talent management organisation that went into administration early last week. People 1st is the skills and talent management sector skills organisation for hospitality, retail, passenger transport, travel and tourism in the UK. It has led the development … [Read more...]
Pizza Express group full year results for 52 weeks ended 31 December 2017
Resilient performance in UK & Ireland and good progress in International 01 May 2018 Highlights Group turnover of £534.2m, up 6.3% on the pro-forma prior year period (52 weeks to 1 January 2017) Group like-for-like sales increased 1.4% UK & Ireland: Like-for-like sales up 0.4% against a challenging market backdrop 13 new restaurants and 25 sites … [Read more...]