Tortilla Mexican Grill to ‘double down’ on franchising as revenue leaps April 24, 2024 Tortilla Mexican Grill said it will “double down” on franchising to help capitalise on growth opportunities in both the UK and internationally.
10m pints! Pubs set to cash in on Euros mania ahead of England vs Spain clash this weekend July 12, 2024 "The Euros final this Sunday will be a momentous day for the country and our nation's pubs and bars, which are set to see a sales boost of £120m,” Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKhospitality, said.
A sweet deal: Pricey central London pad once owned by Lord Sugar goes up for sale July 27, 2024 The lavish London pad once owned by star of The Apprentice star Lord Sugar is up for sale, but it will set you back quite a lot. The property – on the corner of Old Park Lane and Piccadilly – comes with a price tag of £26m, after having recently-been refurbished. It spans more than [...]
Celebrating the Square Mile: Full list of winners at City A.M. Awards 2023 March 2, 2023 The great and the good of the Square Mile gathered for the annual City A.M. awards in the Guildhall on Thursday evening. The winners – drawn from right across the City – were rightly feted, having gone through a rigorous shortlisting and judging process to stand on the stage with host Julia Streets and City [...]
Libertine at the Royal Exchange review: Dining in a former bear pit March 1, 2023 The newly-opened Libertine restaurant at the Royal Exchange is allegedly where bears were kept. I was skeptical until the lady behind the bar told me the whole story, then a waiter corroborated it, and then so did the manager. Is this what a 17th century libertine was? I guess buying a bear would afford you [...]
Bloomsbury: London’s literary hub set for £400m revamp July 21, 2024 Bloomsbury is set to get a £400m facelift thanks to a collaboration between some of the area's most influential landowners including Bedford Estates and Kimpton Fitzroy London.
Various Eateries sees sales rise after opening new restaurants June 27, 2024 Various Eateries, the group behind restaurants Coppa Club and Noci, saw its half-year revenue grow by over 10 per cent after it launched two new locations.
Whitbread: Premier Inn owner keeps beating rivals as London hotel occupancy soars January 11, 2024 Whitbread said overall food and beverage sales for the third quarter was at £187.9m, lower than the previous two quarters
What we’ll be eating in 2023: A guide to top new food trends, from seaweed to set menus January 5, 2023 London is one of the dining capitals of the world, representing every corner of global cuisine and sending ripples across the world with its food trends. We asked some top chefs what they think will be the big food trends of 2023, with answers ranging from lots more seaweed to a resurgence of “proper” Neopolitan [...]
Banks profiting from rate rises boost luxury concierge firm Ten Lifestyle November 22, 2023 UK banks profiting from soaring interest rates has helped boost earnings at luxury concierge platform Ten Lifestyle to record levels, the firm said today. The firm, which counts Coutts and St James’s Place as clients, works with a host of corporate customers to help organise everything from hotel upgrades to reserving tables at top restaurants. [...]