Pub operators need to think beyond traditional pub food and compete head-on with high street restaurant chains in order to secure their survival into the future. Pubs, under pressure from falling drink sales, are increasing looking at food as a way of boosting revenues. However, Peter Backman, managing director of foodservice consultancy Horizons, told the […]
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