All news articles for May 2015

Ninth Burger & Lobster site opens

Ninth Burger & Lobster site opens

By Noli Dinkovski

A ninth Burger & Lobster has opened on the premises formerly occupied by Orchid Group’s Pacific Oriental restaurant, in the City of London.

The group is hoping to differentiate itself in a 'saturated' burger market

Meat & Shake eyes expansion after change in direction

By Mark Wingett

Meat & Shake, the London-based concept, is eyeing further expansion after securing three new sites and changing its model from burger-led to a more smokehouse-based format, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C Allegra Foodservice.

People on the Move in Hospitality: May 2015

People on the Move in Hospitality: May 2015

By Sophie Witts

It's been a bumper month of appointments in the hospitality industry, including new team members at London Hilton Park Lane, Hutong at The Shard, and Macdonald Hotels.

Landlords aged 25-34 now account for 15 per cent of the industry

Rise in young landlords drives pub and bar growth

By Sophie Witts

Rising turnover and a surge of young talent entering the industry are providing encouraging signs of growth for the pub sector, according to new data from Barclays released today (22 May).

The restaurant at Crawley Leisure Park was one of the first sites to be redesigned

Pizza Hut to report third consecutive year of growth

By M&C Allegra Foodservice news team

Pizza Hut UK, the Rutland Partners backed group, has reported sales growth of up to 40 per cent at refurbished restaurants since its reimaging programme began, as the company prepares to report a third consecutive year of growth.

Craft Guild of Chefs names new boss

Craft Guild of Chefs names new boss

By Noli Dinkovski

The new boss of the Craft Guild of Chefs has been named following the announcement that chief executive Martin Bates is to retire.