The pub is the place to eat

Article Abstract:

The value of food sales in UK public houses has grown by 1 billion pounds sterling since 1992 and in 1997 was valued at 4.8 billion pounds sterling. A study found that public houses are used as food outlets by 41% of adults in the UK particularly those living in the East Midlands. Some 78% of adults questioned felt that pubs offered a quick service and easily available food whilst 66% suggested that pub food was good value for money. Pubs provided a place to take the whole family and also supplied snack meals. During one week in Jun 1997 some 28 million pub meals were served to customers.

Drinking places, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Bars, saloons, etc., Bars (Drinking establishments)

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Compass serves up strong full-year results

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Compass CEO Francis Mackay anounced the UK food service firm's profits were up 25.4%. Sales wsere up 28.4% and acquisitions of DAKA in North American and SHRM in Europe boosted performance. Use of noth internal and external food service brands and purchasing efficiencies were steps that lead to the financial growth.

United Kingdom, Sales, profits & dividends, Finance, Food services, Compass Foods Inc.

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BK and Autogrill in Italian JV

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Burger King, the U.S. fast food chain, will join forces with Autogrill with the goal of opening 500 restaurants within the next twenty years. The plan is for Burger King to share space with Autogrill and Spizzico outlets in Italy. The alliance will then be extended to other European countries.

Italy, Strategic alliances, Eating Places, Restaurant industry, Contracts, Burger King Corp., Autogrill, Spizzico

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