Archives for August 7, 2013

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Zero-hours contracts: Are they needed in hospitality?

By Luke Nicholls

The term ‘zero-hours contract’ generates more light than heat and is vague and unhelpful, according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA), which claims variable hours of work in hotels, restaurants and pubs across the UK has been central to job...

Fuller’s unveils new 'American diner' bar concept

By Luke Nicholls

London-based brewer and pub operator Fuller’s is today opening the doors of a new ‘raw and exciting’ concept in Putney with an American diner theme, which could be rolled out to other venues if successful.

Guestline launches EPoS system for hotels

By Luke Nicholls

Hotel management software provider Guestline has unveiled its ‘next generation’ EPoS system, offering hoteliers a host of new features including complete integration with PMS, optimisation on all mobile devices and more detailed reporting and stock analysis.

Business Profile: La Tasca

By Mel Flaherty

Having shed a number of under-performing sites, La Tasca chief executive Simon Wilkinson is quietly masterminding a turnaround at the Spanish casual-dining chain.

Old dogs, new tricks: how restaurant chains are branching out

By Stefan Chomka

The trend for restaurant chains to create separately branded spin-offs as a way of moving into new territory appears to be at an all-time high, with a number of branded players developing ‘satellite’ concepts over the past few months.

Obika secures fourth UK site; David Haimes departs

By Mark Wingett

David Haimes has stepped down as group chief executive of Obika Holdings, the international mozzarella bar chain, ahead of the opening of the company's third and fourth sites, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Report.