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Following the resounding success of their bars across the North West and Sheffield, the Kuckoo triumph has expanded once more. This time, to Warrington and its ready to rock! Opening strategically in time for the 2023 festivities, exhilaration spread across Warrington for the unique blend of craft mixology-led cocktails and glamorous rock and roll music. … Read more
Described as a meeting between an LA bar and a San Diego beer garden, providing cocktails, beers and tacos, Liverpool’s newest social spot has opened for business, with the support of Johnson Reed. To get off the ground, Backyard needed furniture, bar and kitchen fittings, which required equipment finance to start the project. To maintain … Read more
Sarah Vanstone had dreams of opening a unique health food business in Colindale. However, she needed extra funding, and we were happy to help… At home with her newborn, Sarah Vanstone came up with the idea of a visionary, clean-lifestyle smoothie café in a great location with no competitors. Her business would be the first … Read more
Hospitality venues are showing resilience amongst reports of rising inflation and increasing running costs with property specialist, Cushman and Wakefield, predicting the opening of around 3000 new restaurants and cafes in the UK in the two years to the end of 2018. Aside from the continued growth of large restaurant franchises, this momentum has also been recognised on a smaller scale, with successful independent restaurants, bars and diners expanding to their second, third and fourth sites and beyond.
The Greyhound Inn, situated in Cromford, Matlock, is a venue steeped in history. Built by Richard Arkwright in 1778, the venue was originally designed to encourage visitors, in particular, businessmen, to the nearby cotton mills. 2017 marks a new chapter for the venue, having recently re-opened to the public under new management; Paul and Tina Waddingham. Having contributed a significant investment themselves for all the renovation work, Paul and Tina approached Johnson Reed to explore leasing their catering equipment and appliances, including a state-of-the-art combination oven.
“Less is definitely more” on the contemporary restaurant circuit, with single item menus on the rise and more popular than ever. The concept of specialising in one dish and doing it exceptionally well has proved popular for burgers, meatballs and now, steak. Enter Arlo’s…
L&L Bros Ltd was established in 2013, when the brothers embarked on a long life-changing trip across Northern and Central Italy to discover the food of their homeland. It was there that they mastered the art of making the perfect meatball, and experienced flawless Italian hospitality. The duo returned to the UK with the intention of opening their own business, keeping their new skills and values at the core of their practice.
Front-of-house, Charles, and head chef, Adam, make up the entrepreneurial partnership behind Palmyra Square’s new Spanish-themed Tapas and Wine Bar, Las Ramblas, in Warrington. Now, six months since the new restaurant opened its doors to the public, the business is booming, attracting a full-house most evenings. We’re delighted they turned to Johnson Reed for their catering finance needs.
The duo have a wealth of experience from their previous business ventures in the catering and hospitality sectors. Head chef & partner Adam, has previously worked with a North West chain of pubs owned by The Almond Family, long-term and highly valued Johnson Reed customers. Also at the Chester Grove North and for Michael Cain at Manchester’s Abode.
For over 15 years Johnson Reed have been helping our suppliers to grow and do more business. We are not content with just simply processing finance; we want to actively help them secure their orders.
Through our “Just Lease It” business plan we support our suppliers with dedicated account managers for each sector. We also offer a single point of contact from the initial enquiry to final payout, which increases the speed of acceptance and provides a smooth, easy transaction.
The White Bull in Gisburn is a newly redevelop restaurant, guest house and a traditional English pub based in a homely Grade II-listed coaching house that dates back to 1865.
Being community minded, owner and Professional Master Chef quarter finalist Simon Salt wants this village pub to offer people the best quality fine food, locally sourced at affordable prices.