Casual Dining Sector

Bernard Shaw owner to open new pub on Dublin’s north side

The Irish Times – 20.09.2019

The Bernard Shaw pub and event space on Dublin’s South Richmond Street may be closing, but the eclectic mixture of old-fashioned boozer, small-scale events space, and right-on food venue (there’s even a vegan toastie on the menu), is to get a new home north of the Liffey.  Trevor O’Shea’s Bodytonic hospitality and entertainment group has taken over the Porterhouse Whitworth, at Cross Guns Bridge, and when the Bernard Shaw closes at the end of October, as much of its footprint as possible, including the Eatyard food truck space, is transferring to the new venue. Even the name may be re-used.

Contract Catering Sector

Investments lead Avoca owner Aramark to record €14.9m loss

Irish Times – 27.08.2019

Restructuring costs and strategic investment in new Avoca stores contributed to Avoca owner Aramark Ireland recording a €14.9 million pretax loss last year.  According to new accounts for integrated services group, Aramark Ireland Holdings Ltd, the group recorded the loss as revenue remained flat at €351 million in the 12 months to the end of September last.  The directors state that revenue has remained steady in the year, with increases in foodservice and retail offset by decreases in non-core facilities business.