James HaconSep 24, 20189 minWhat can hospitality leaders learn in New York City?When looking for innovation and inspiration in the UK food and drink hospitality sector, it is to the USA we look first. The market is...
James HaconSep 21, 20183 minWhy do food critics hate restaurant chains? In a world of clickbait headlines and sensationalised news, it seems for some restaurant critics the way to join in the game is to review...
James HaconAug 31, 20184 minWhat is the role of restaurant marketing?Last week John Upton wrote of how it’s the time for the rise of the operator. He ended the article talking of how many operators will...
James HaconJul 13, 20186 minIs the future of restaurants delivery?Few trends can truly be said to have had a fundamental effect on the restaurant business model. The growth of delivery is one. When it...
James HaconJul 6, 20181 minRestaurant marketing podcastOur Managing Director, James Hacon, in discussion with Mark McCulloch, Founder & Group CEO of WE ARE Spectacular.
James HaconJun 25, 20184 minHow can restaurants drive Christmas cover growth?In the coming weeks many groups will be firming up their Christmas proposition, with the aim of beating the competition to those all...
James HaconJun 19, 20181 minWhat does a restaurant of the future look like?Our Managing Director James Hacon, in conversation with Lee Sheldon, co-founder of Mastering Multi Units. Talking through the key...
James HaconJun 11, 20185 minHow do you scale a hospitality business successfully?From meeting entrepreneurs in our sector there are two distinct schools of thought. In the first camp is the passionate foodie, chef or...
James HaconJun 11, 20186 minHow should restaurant groups develop menus?Changing a menu seems to be one of the most dreaded activities for a restaurant or food service group. At an event I held recently for...
James HaconMay 17, 20181 minWhat is restaurant marketing, really?Our Managing Director James Hacon, in conversation with: Lisa Johnson – Marketing Director - Franchising & Business Development, Casual...
James HaconMay 4, 20184 minHow far ahead should hospitality leaders be looking?The future can be such a dividing subject. In business we have to be looking forward to consider where consumer and market place trends...
James HaconApr 26, 20185 minWas Wetherspoon stupid to ditch its database?This week, JD Wetherspoon has hit the headlines across the trade, business and even consumer press with its decision to no longer engage...
James HaconApr 6, 20181 minShould you create a diverse hospitality portfolio?James Hacon, our Managing Director, in conversation with Pascal Aussignac, Executive Chef and Co-owner, Gascon Connection Vincent...
James HaconMar 18, 20185 minWhat are the global restaurant trends for 2018?The recent Global Restaurant Investment Forum welcomed more than 400 industry professionals from 58 countries to Palazzo Versace, Dubai....
James HaconMar 9, 20184 minWhy should I create a strategy for my hospitality brand?With such negativity circulating in the mainstream media about our sector, it’s important to remember it creates a feeling of uncertainty...
James HaconMar 6, 20181 minWhat are the takeaways from the Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2018?Our Managing Director James Hacon shares his closing thoughts from the Global Restaurant Investment Forum in Dubai.
-Mar 5, 20181 minHow to secure investment in your restaurant group?Our Chairman, Michael Ingemann shares his experience as part of a panel on building your business portfolio to be able to secure a good...
James HaconMar 1, 20181 minHow do you scale a restaurant concept?Our Managing Director James Hacon discussing how to scale a restaurant or bar business at the Global Restaurant Investment Forum in Dubai...
James HaconFeb 28, 20181 minWhat do the expects think the future has in store for restaurants?Our Managing Director James Hacon presenting key trends that will redefine the restaurant sector over the coming 5 years. Global...
James HaconFeb 23, 20184 minWhy is keeping communication channels open vital for hospitality groups?For years the sector has ridden the high times, rolling concepts out in cookie-cutter fashion, reaping the rewards of launching in new...