All Opinion articles – Page 59
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OpinionHelping others to help us
Supporting those with disabilities or those who face other challenges in gaining employment is a fantastic benefit to a company, says Sarah Williamson, JD Wetherspoon’s senior recruitment & training manager.
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Little Chef brand set to disappear
The iconic restaurant brand could disappear from the UK’s roadsides after a number of potential buyers indicated that they may want to rebrand the 83-strong business.
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OpinionFull of beans
Here’s a question for you, what constitutes a coffee shop these days? According to the latest figures, there are c15,700 coffee shops in the UK,
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Eye on the prize
VAT campaigner Jacques Borel remains positive about his chances of achieving a VAT cut
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The method man
Chief executive Mike Tye is committed to putting a great guest experience at the heart of Spirit’s culture.
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Nugget of hope for fast-food workers
There are signs that anger over low wages at fast-food chains in the US could produce meaningful results
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Capital exposure
How much would you pay for a prime central London site? Well if you are US burger chain Five Guys looking to make your UK debut, the figure is rumoured to be close to £2m for Novus Leisure’s Long Acre bar site between Covent Garden and Leicester Square.And Five Guys ...
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TGI turnaround continues
Inside Track by John HarringtonKaren Forrester has a novel way of letting staff know that a poor attitude would not be accepted at TGI Friday’s UK. “I was in San Francisco a few months ago and I took a photo of Alcatraz. I sent it out to our business and ...
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Life cycle of a restaurant concept
From a humble start-up to a major global chain, the restaurant business has…
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Bruce’s a bonus for industry
Dominic Walsh takes a look at the entrepreneurial skills of David Bruce…
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Penny for your thoughts
Thoughts on the end of the Alcohol Duty Escalator (on beer at least)