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Brits Splash Out on Easter
Brits celebrating Easter by enjoying a meal out prompted a peak in leisure spending during April, the Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reveals. The latest report shows Brits spent 4% more, £87, going...
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The Hotcha Chinese take away franchise opportunity
Successful entrepreneur and Hotcha founder James Liang launched the business in 2011 with a very clear plan to make his brand the first national Chinese take away franchise in the UK. “Despite the...
View ArticleKey company points from the Numis Leisure conference
As previously reported, Numis – the respected UK institutional stockbrokers and corporate advisors – hosted its annual Travel & Leisure conference on Thursday 21 May. Domino’s Pizza, Enterprise...
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Queen’s Speech, zero hours contracts and NMW penalties
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP has updated us on the Queen’s Speech and advises that details of specific proposed employment law changes were limited. However, the Government is proposing reforms to strike...
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Picky Brits embarrassed when eating out
A study by the SUBWAY brand has found six in ten Brits are so worried about what a date or partner thinks of them while eating that they often ignore their preferred choice of food for something...
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Tortilla opens 22nd restaurant on Finchley Road
Tortilla, the largest fast-casual Burrito restaurant in the UK has opened the doors to its 22nd restaurant on London’s Finchley Road. Located just a few steps away from Finchley Road tube station, the...
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Summer Menu underlines Harry Ramsden’s ongoing evolution
Following a successful start to 2015 which saw Q1 LFL sales increase by 5.8% and its inclusion in the Nation’s Top Brands, the evolution of Harry Ramsden’s continues with the introduction of its new...
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Caffeine: EFSA estimates safe intakes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine, in which it estimates acute and daily intakes that raise no safety concerns for the general...
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Britain’s contribution to culinary excellence recognised
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has chosen the UK to host the International Finals of the annual Young Chef of the Year Competition. The prestigious event, which attracts applications from the stars of the...
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Red Dog set for Lakeside
Red Dog the creator of the infamous Devastator Burger challenge, is to open its fourth outlet at Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock in Essex. The American barbeque and classic sandwich concept which began...
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Wavertree Town Hall set to become restaurant, bar & event space
One of South Liverpool’s most iconic buildings is set to be transformed into a new restaurant, bar and events space – almost 170 years after it was first built. Following an impressive five figure sum...
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Vauxhall Street Food Garden returns for summer
The team at Vauxhall Street Food Garden is returning for another glorious summer to their buzzy neighbourhood spot in Vauxhall and, with over 30 million+ yearly passers-by, workers and residents in...
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Ask Italian and Zizzi seek 20 sites
Lunson Mitchenall has won the mandate for Azzurri Group Ltd – owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi – to assist in the next phase of its roll out. The leading niche retail and leisure agency will support...
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Asian Curry Awards 2015 open for nominations
Lovers of Asian food now can nominate their favourite restaurants for the fifth Asian Curry Awards (ACA). The awards are open to all Indian, Bangladeshi and Asian restaurants in Britain, including...
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Albert Roux takes to the Fairway
Chef Albert Roux OBE, KFO, is set to transform the 19th hole at a renowned borders golf course launching a Franco-Scottish inspired restaurant on the Green. Golfers will be able to enjoy a more...
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The Stafford London’s team represents UK in Copa Jerez Finals
Executive Head Chef Carlos Martinez and Master Sommelier Gino Nardella have reached the International Finals of the Copa Jerez competition which takes place this month. Carlos and Gino won the UK...
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El Celler de Can Roca returns to top The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca has regained its title as The S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant. Previously the No.1 in 2013, the Roca brothers’ restaurant has continued to gain global...
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And the survey said…Social Media training required
It’s clear from H&C News’ research earlier this year (email us for a copy), and from our RoundTable meetings with a wide range of hospitality managers using social media, that there are many...
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The Stable, Faucet Inn and Nandos for Southampton’s art complex
As the new arts complex in Southampfor’s Cultural Quarter sheds its scaffolding, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has confirmed three additional tenants for the scheme’s retail element. The three...
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For sale: stake in Jamie Oliver empire; Center Parcs
It is widely reported that private equity firm 3i is one of several investment organisations being approached to consider taking a sizeable stake in Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire. 3i was an...
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