Founded in 1969 by Janine and Phillip Murphy, the Wetherby Whaler is a renowned fish and chips restaurant group with sites dotted across Yorkshire. Although starting as a small family-owned business, the Wetherby Whaler now operates 8 branches across Yorkshire, with around 245 employees, serving an impressive 750,000 portions of haddock every year.
With two bars, one function room and three rugby pitches, Vale of Lune’s Rugby Union Club plays in the Regional 2 North West Division. The management team was looking for a new, intuitive EPoS solution and instructed our Authorised ICRTouch Partner, Venture House Group, to work with them on upgrading their system.
FC United of Manchester is a non-profit, fan-owned community football club established in 2005. The club was founded as a protest against Malcolm Glazer’s ownership of Manchester United and has since amassed a remarkable Facebook following of over 820,000, surpassing more than 6 Premier League clubs.
As autumn arrives, the festive season is just around the corner, making it an ideal time to review your current operations and consider updating any outdated systems.
Ensuring continuous member engagement should be a top priority when selecting EPoS systems for your club. While effective customer engagement greatly benefits member clubs, it can be a time-intensive process without the right systems in place.
Summer has finally arrived which means it’s time to officially put your EPoS to the test. With the increased footfall in your pub gardens, you’re already thinking about how to get the most out of your solutions, and we’re here to show you how a flexible all-in-one system puts you in a position to react quickly and meet customer needs.
A deferred date has been set for the implementation of the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act. On 1st October 2024 it is proposed that this Act will make it unlawful for employers to withhold gratuities from their workers and ensure that tips are allocated fairly amongst all staff, including those on zero-hour contracts.
Dive into the peak season with industry-leading EPoS solutions that not only maximise efficiency but also foster more sustainable operations. The increased traffic you’ll experience during the summer will require more comprehensive resource management, so it’s important to have an all-in-one system you can rely on.
UK venues which are still being plagued by the amount of closures around the country, had hoped for some support around key areas such as business rates, a lower rate of VAT and Employer National Insurance Contributions. In fact, the chancellor Jeremy Hunt made no reference to any of them. His only mention of hospitality was to announce that this failing conservative government is extending the alcohol duty freeze from August 2024 to 1 February 2025…big whoop!
Pubs and bars have taken on more cost increases this month, as April 2024 sees jumps in mandatory wages and business rates. According to trade body UKHospitality, increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will see the sector’s wage bill increase by £3.2bn. Increases to businesses rates add up to £224m.
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