Tesco acquires Giraffe restaurants
Supermarket giant Tesco has today announced that it has bought a 100 per cent stake in the 48-strong family restaurant chain Giraffe in a deal worth £48.6m.
Archives for March 13, 2013
Alcohol minimum unit pricing: Will dropped plans affect alcohol duty arguments?
The Government is reportedly considering dropping plans for a minimum per unit price for alcohol after pressure from Cabinet Ministers who don't back the policy and concern from the Treasury about the effect it would have on revenues from alcohol duty.
Chef Shaun Rankin reveals plans for new Jersey restaurant, London next on agenda
Former Bohemia chef Shaun Rankin has revealed details of his anticipated restaurant in Jersey, which he hopes will become the flagship for a small restaurant empire that could see him opening a site in London for the first time under his name.
SSP to introduce self-service elements in new Manchester Airport pub
Food travel firm SSP is set to open a new pub - The Grain Loft - in Manchester airport which will feature high-tech elements including 'sound pods' and self-service beer points.
Hobart’s revamped FX/GX warewashers offer big savings for operators
Kitchen equipment supplier Hobart has released an updated range of FX undercounter and GX glasswasher machines, offering hospitality businesses a potential 30 per cent reduction in operational costs compared to current models.
Hospitality Guild & People 1st call on employer support for skills funding bid
The Hospitality Guild has partnered with People 1st to kick-start an industry-wide bid for the hospitality industry’s share of the £250m funding available through the Government’s Employer Ownership Fund to improve the skills in the workforce.