Pret A Manger has signed two new UK franchise partners as it looks to double the size of its business within the next five years.
Loungers reports strong sales but recruitment ‘remains tough’
Loungers, operator of 153 Lounge café-bars and 31 Cosy Cub restaurant-bars across England and Wales, has reported revenue growth of 91.4% to £102.4m in its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 3 October 2021.
Pub and ‘birthplace of Liverpool FC’ on the market for £3.75m
A matchday pub famed as the birthplace of both Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs has been put on the market for £3.75m.
Gold Service Scholarship 2022 finalists announced
Eight finalists have been announced for the 2022 Gold Service Scholarship, the competition for young, front-of-house professionals.
Floor fillers: from clubland to Covent Garden – how Layo and Zoë Paskin built the Barbary
Multi-talented siblings Layo and Zoë Paskin have transformed themselves from denizens of the London club scene into lauded restaurateurs with a passion for hospitality. Fresh from opening their latest venue, the Barbary Next Door, they tell Neil Gerrard about what drives them to explore different styles and cuisines in their London empire
Boris Johnson urges people not to cancel Christmas parties amid Omicron concern
The prime minister has urged people not to cancel Christmas parties despite concerns over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Access Hospitality launches digital advent calendar in aid of Fareshare
Access Hospitality has launched a digital advent calendar in aid of food charity Fareshare.
Inside track: ‘Call yourself a Michelin-starred restaurant?’
David Moore finds himself in a bit of hot water with uppity customers.
Death of asthmatic chef prompts calls for inhalers to be kept in kitchens
The death of a young asthmatic chef has prompted a parliamentary debate on introducing a legal requirement for inhalers to be kept in commercial kitchens.
Pret A Manger trials first loyalty scheme
Pret A Manger is trialling its first loyalty scheme, named Pret Perks. Pret A Manger is trialling its first loyalty scheme, named Pret Perks. From today (30 November), customers signed up to the chain’s existing coffee subscription scheme will earn a star every time they shop.