Prezzo profits up, 20 sites planned for 2012
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has unveiled plans to open 20 sites in 2012 after reporting a 14 per cent increase in pre-tax profit last year.
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Barburrito Mexican restaurants to hit London by storm
Mexican restaurant chain Barburrito has revealed plans to triple its portfolio to 18 sites over the next four years, with the bulk of the new sites in prime locations in London.
Barcelo to quit UK, owner of hotels to revive Paramount Hotels brand
Spanish hotel group Barceló is to quit the UK following the early termination of the leases it holds on 20 hotels across the country.
FSA to carry out extra inspections of hospitality businesses before 2012 Olympics
Restaurants, hotels and pubs operating in areas with Olympics venues or hosting events during the sporting festival can expect extra visits from food safety inspectors in the run-up to the event.
Richard Haworth celebrates best of Britain with Union Jack table linen collection
Table linen supplier Richard Haworth has created a Great British collection for hotels and restaurants to celebrate the best of Britain in the run up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.
Lack of truly authentic Italian restaurants, claims Fratelli la Bufala as it makes UK debut
Fratelli la Bufala, the restaurant chain which currently operates around 100 venues in Italy, has opened its first full-scale UK site in Shaftesbury Avenue declaring there remains a lack of truly authentic Italian restaurants in the country.
Two top hoteliers receive honorary degrees
Two of the country’s leading hoteliers have been bestowed with honorary degrees from the University of West London.
Design and presentation: How key is the look of a restaurant to its success?
Restaurant presentation, whether that be interiors or tableware, can have a huge impact on the diner experience, but how key is it to a business's success?