All news articles for April 11, 2016

The Power List: Disruptors

11-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

Details of the 10 'disruptors' of the restaurant world chosen for The Power List: Restaurant magazine's 100 most powerful people in the restaurant industry. 

How 'brand fatigue' is shaping the coffee shops of the future

11-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

Coffee chains such as Starbucks and Costa are at risk of ‘brand fatigue’ with customer loyalty beginning to waver, according to new research by Allegra and BRITA.

The Power List: Investors

11-Apr-2016 By Restaurant magazine

Details of the 10 investors chosen for The Power List: Restaurant magazine's 100 most powerful people in the restaurant industry. 

Ex-Ramsay chef Christian Honor to open second London restaurant

11-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

Chef Christian Honor - who previously worked with Gordon Ramsay - is to open his second London restaurant this May.

Listen: Gary Usher’s top 5 tips for successful crowdfunding

11-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Listen to the straight-talking Chez Bruce-trained chef tell us how he managed to crowdfund not one but two new restaurants

Marco Pierre White launches Bardolino Pizzeria and Espresso with two new sites

11-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Marco Pierre White is to launch a new Italian concept called Bardolino Pizzeria and Espresso Bar, firstly in Birmingham, followed by Bristol.

Marriott-Starwood takeover set for mid-2016

11-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

Marriott International is set to take over the Starwood hotel chain in mid-2016 after both company’s shareholders voted to approve the merger.

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What to consider when adding a spa to your hotel

11-Apr-2016 By Alistair Johnson

Adding a spa to your hotel business is guaranteed to get people talking about you, but it’s easy to lose sight of the target - to increase your customer offering and your revenue, says SPA Creators managing director Alistair Johnson. Here he shares five...