Supermac’s sees pretax profits rise 28%
Return boosted by non-cash gain of €3.74 million on the increase in value of investment properties
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Supermac’s boss must pay larger part of costs in planning dispute with couple
Costs arise out of a dispute over planning with a couple who formerly ran a Supermac’s restaurant in Limerick
Supermac’s chief wants VAT reprieve for food businesses
Pat McDonagh says the industry is struggling to deal with jump in operating costs
FSAI issues alert for withdrawal of popular makes of burger buns over metal objects
Supermac’s, Burger King, Brennan’s, Dunnes Stores and Lidl products all included in the alert
UK buyer of famous Leeson Street grinds school begins to reap rewards of €135m acquisition
Microsoft Office guy’s superyacht; Dyson signs on the line in Co Waterford; Fair City eyes move to commuter belt
EU court rules in favour of Supermac’s over McDonald’s in ‘Big Mac’ trademark row
Long running row over “big mac” trademark has held up Supermac’s from possible Europe expansion
Supermac’s spends up to €7m on housing staff
Between 200 and 250 staff were living in houses specifically purchased by the company to accommodate workers
Supermac’s boss disputes claim made by former franchisees
Couple held Supermac’s franchise until 2019 when it ceased due to what they said was “commercial pressure” placed on them by the defendants
Kingspan faces potential fines while Revenue secures €750m in settlements
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Ex-Supermac’s manager claims he was ‘ostracised’ after disagreement with founder over alleged non-payment of workers
Fast-food chain’s barrister said it was making ‘complete and utter denial of that claim’
Judge criticises Supermac’s boss and firms over information in court dispute
Case brought against Pat McDonagh, Supermacs Ireland Ltd and Funworld bowling centre on Ennis Road, Limerick
Ireland gets second high-speed EV charging hub
Facility at Barack Obama Plaza in Tipperary can provide 100km of range in six minutes
Challenge can proceed against planning permission for Ennis service station, judge rules
Judge prepared to grant Co Clare-based engineer leave to seek to overturn the 2022 decision to grant permission for the development
Supermac’s boss faces new challenge to Ennis motorway plaza plan
Objector claims there is an ‘environmental issue’ in how the Pat McDonagh application plans to deal with waste water at plaza site
Fast-food restaurant operators allege Supermac’s founder is trying to destroy their business
Owners of The Hungry Lyons allege ‘a concerted attempt’ by Pat McDonagh to ‘destroy’ their operation
Prem Group ‘actively looking’ for properties to house staff
Housing crisis is forcing operators to weigh up their options, hospitality businesses say
Supermac’s owner chips in to house workers
Seen & Heard: Offshore wind auction, drop in foreign workers, new PTSB jobs and Michael McGrath’s rainy day fund
Laois jobs fair offers broad range of openings amid employment market shifts
Forty-plus companies and organisations offer midlands-based jobs in areas ranging from accounting to engineering and from retail to recycling
High Court refuses request for summary judgment against Supermac’s for alleged unpaid rents
Supermac's has done enough to merit the matter proceeding to a full hearing, says Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger
Supermac’s gets green light for €10m motorway plaza near Ennis
Director Pat McDonagh says he hopes the facility will be open for the 2023 Christmas period
Workers are being urged to show pay restraint but, in all fairness, why should they?
Less of the wage-price spiral doom-mongering. Employers can't hold off on pay rises with inflation above 8% and, as the IMF says, they could always accept lower profits
Emer McLysaght: Ireland’s best pitstop – we’re spoilt for choice
How I love the motorway service stations of Ireland. Let me count the ways
‘I am so proud to be in Ireland where my family and I are part of the community’
New to the Parish: Sana Muhammad arrived from Pakistan in 2013
Supermac’s boss says PUP caused ‘people to get a little lazy’
Group is recruiting workers from overseas due to domestic shortage
Supermac’s sees 25% drop in revenue amid ‘hammering’ in city centres
Fast-food firm having ‘decent year’ in 2021, ‘will come through pandemic well’, chief says
Public liability insurance premiums keep rising despite drop in value of awards
Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) report found awards have fallen by an average of 40 per cent
Coronavirus: Ban on all non-essential travel, commercial, social activity mooted
Cabinet to discuss ban on commercial, social activity and on all non-essential travel
Winners and losers in a year of extremes in the business world
Green Reit and CRH among winners as Boeing, Denis O’Brien and RTÉ join losers
Give it a lash: 100 questions to test your Irishness
Win a €250 Kenny’s hamper, delivered anywhere in the world. Ah, go on, go on, go on ....
Supermac’s wins trademark battle with McDonald’s
EU decision to revoke ‘big mac’ trademark a victory for small businesses, says Supermac’s MD
‘Trump’s Pumps’ plans spark flurry of ‘forged’ letters
Clare council is sent fake views over planned motorway service area near Doonbeg
Coffee levy considered in bid to reduce disposable cup waste
‘Latte Levy’ would see each takeaway beverage costing additional 10-15 cents
Budweiser reprimanded over Conor McGregor commercials
Advertising authority deems use of UFC star’s image contravenes standards code
Blackock adjoining shops and offices are sold for nearly €4m
Buildings extend to 1,514sq m , with more than 240sq m of vacant office space
Supermac’s takes name row with McDonalds to Spain
Restaurant chain in trademark battle with fast food giant
McDonald’s appeals Temple Bar outlet decision
Dublin City Council rejected fast food firm’s request to extend opening hours until 3am
Supermac’s shopfront too ‘traditional’ for Temple Bar
Restaurant chain appeals against Dublin City Council order to undo alteration
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