Wasabi secures new bank funding for expansion
Wasabi, the sushi and bento chain, has secured a new £25m bank loan from HSBC to help it open 20 new sites and develop its flagship 65,000sq ft central processing unit in London’s Park Royal.
Archives for October 31, 2016
BTC UK to develop Bow Street Magistrates' Court into boutique hotel
Holdings and investment firm BTC UK has bought Bow Street Magistrates Court with the intention of turning the Grade II-listed building into a 100-bedroom boutique hotel.
Antipodea all-day brasserie and bar to launch from Brew Café group
The team behind London-based café group, Brew, is to open a new all-day dining, bar and retail venture named Antipodea, in west London’s Kew Gardens, next month.
Andrew Brownsword pledges to rebuild Royal Clarence hotel after fire
Andrew Brownsword, the owner of The Royal Clarence hotel in Exeter, has pledged to rebuild the historic building after it was destroyed by a fire last Friday (28 October).
Eating out spending ‘robust’, but pressure rising on businesses to speed up service
Spending on eating out in restaurants, pubs and cafes rose in the past three months, although businesses are feeling more pressure than ever to deliver a super-fast service, according to research released today.
Former Firmdale director Carrie Wicks joins Leeu Collection as CEO
Carrie Wicks is now chief executive of the South Africa-based Leeu Collection, after her shock departure from the role of operations director of Firmdale Hotels in January.
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How to personalise the hospitality experience for different nationalities
With the UK benefiting from an uplift in visits from international travellers Joel Brandon-Bravo of Travelzoo discusses why and how hospitality businesses can personalise the experience for international guests to help build loyalty from all markets.
Ninth series of MasterChef: The Professionals to air from 8 November
BBC Two’s MasterChef: The Professionals is to begin its ninth series on 8 November, with Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing and former Le Gavroche chef Monica Galetti returning as judges.
Roomzzz Aparthotels to open 97-bedroom aparthotel in York
Planning permission has been granted for a new 97-bedroom Roomzzz-branded aparthotel in York, expected to open in summer 2018.