From fast food to fast finance

When it comes to fast food, Leo Bakir knows a thing or two, having operated a few fish and chip shops in his time in and around Manchester. Now though, he’s decided to go back to his roots by opening a Lebanese restaurant. And he needed some speedy finance help from...

Cosy cottage-style pub becomes even cosier

“Outstanding views of the Beacons – the sight of the sun setting on Pen-y-fan was breathtaking.” “The Old Ford Inn is a great place to stay.” “A fabulous cosy pub.” These are just a handful of favourable comments from Trip Advisor about the Old Ford Inn at Llanhamlach...

Tonia has a good run for her money

Tonia Schofield had to spend more than just a penny when she and her mother succeeded in acquiring a tenancy for the dilapidated public conveniences on the cliff-top in Seaham. For years an eyesore on Sunderland’s heritage coast, they have now converted the building...

Case Study: Johnson Reed helps to fire up pizza ovens in Warrington

Baffito’s Bar & Pizzeria is an exciting new venue that opened its doors for the first time in February 2012 in Warrington Cheshire. The owners are so confident about its future that they’re planning to launch another nine over the next three years (surely not all...