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Almost half of guests prefer to book Christmas tables over phone, says research
Almost half of guests prefer to book Christmas tables over phone, says research
Research from guest experience management experts, HospitalityGEM, has indicated that a significant proportion of guests (42%) would choose to call and book a Christmas party, rather than book online or walk in.
Moody's: Wagamama outclasses European high-yield casual dining peers in credit terms
In the European high-yield casual dining sector, Mabel Mezzco Limited's (Wagamama, B2 positive) credit metrics outpaced its peers PizzaExpress Financing 1 plc (Pizza Express, B3 stable), Stonegate Pub Company Limited (Stonegate, B2 stable) and Financiere Quick S.A.S. (Quick, B3 stable), according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service.
New companies join Courtauld Commitment 2025
The industry’s voluntary agreement The Courtauld Commitment 2025, brokered by not-for-profit organisation WRAP, announced that 30 new signatories had joined the ten year commitment to reduce the resource intensity of the UK’s food and drink.
MSC: Half the contenders for Independent Takeaway of the Year semi-finals are certified
The announced shortlist of contenders for the Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year features ten MSC certified chippies from the 20 contenders selected for the semi-finals.
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Pod opens 24th site in Seven Dials, London
Pod launched its second site in two months on Upper St Martin’s Lane, Seven Dials.
Not Just Any in-flight Meal... This is an M&S in-flight Meal
British Airways announced that it has signed a deal with Marks & Spencer to charge passengers for sandwiches aboard short-haul flights.
Chipotle appoints Jim Slater as Europe's new managing director
The company announced that Costa Coffee veteran Jim Slater will be its new managing director in Europe, to help expand the chain in the region.
Harry Ramsden owner's plan to buy Bernard Matthews
According to a story by the Telegraph, Ranjit Boparan, the magnate behind Harry Ramsden's and Goodfella's pizzas, unveiled a deal to buy Bernard Matthews turkey empire.
UK's curry industry is worth £4 billion, says World Curry Festival founder
World Curry Festival founder Zulfi Karim said that £1bn could be attributed to the north of England with its hub – Bradford – worth £500m to the city’s economy.
ACF: Restaurants should embrace 24-hour economy
The Asian Catering Federation (ACF) which represents 20,000 ethnic restaurants in the UK, urged its London members to embrace the opportunity of all night tubes.
Taco Bell arrives at Colchester
The Mexican-style restaurant chain launched its eleventh UK outlet on Head Street in Colchester on Tuesday September 20, 2016.
Carluccio's partners with Hyve Managed Services for hosting, ecommerce, web security
The Italian restaurant group named the Brighton-based managed hosting specialist Hyve as its partner to provide hosting, ecommerce and website security, as part of a full digital strategy review.
Starbucks allows long-time shareholders to nominate board members
The company announced an amendment to its bylaws, allowing long-time shareholders to nominate board members.
YO! Sushi launches new talent development programme
The Japanese food chain announced a new talent development programme seeking to build long-term careers.
McDonald's McCafe in Paris doesn't serve burgers
According to a story by Fortune, the fast-food chain opened a McCafé in Paris, and it doesn’t serve Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, nor French fries.
McDonald's UK shuts down 'Channel Us' YouTube channel
The fast food chain confirmed the closure of its YouTube channel 'Channel Us', in lieu of other approaches to content creation.
