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Markilux has a reputation for being the world leader in manufacturing strong, well designed  and quality products that will literally last for years. Offering  a wide range of products from awnings to glasss structures they complement the current inn-fresco portfolio perfectly and allow us to offer an even great range of products to our customers. [...]

  Planned events from weddings; BBQ’s and family celebrations are big business for the pub and restaurant trade and this summer there will be more than ever to celebrate with the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics. However at busy times space can be an issue and customers often are looking for a venue that can offer [...]

As spring approaches customers will want to blow off those winter cobwebs and enjoy the first rays of spring sunshine so, for any bar or restaurant, making sure that the alfresco area is ready after a long hard winter is essential. First impressions really do count and as the outside area is often the first [...]

the brief The ancient market town of Clitheroe is situated in the picturesque Ribble Valley and is a thriving tourist attraction with lots of shops, restaurants and places to stay. In the heart of the town is a haven of shops and businesses situated round a large courtyard which for many years had been underutilised. [...]

The brief Russell and Elle took over Woodwards, previously a coffee bar located in Birkdale, last year and immediately set about refurbishing and rebranding the entire site. It was a mammoth project as work needed to be done both inside and out. The outside area was large and spacious but had been underutilised and the [...]

As those bright crisp sunny spring days approach, your customers will want to blow off those winter cobwebs and enjoy your alfresco area. However after a long cold winter it may need some attention as first impressions really do count. It is often the first thing that customers see so it needs to look appealing. [...]

Monday, December 19th, 2011 To help manage the increase in business another new Business Development Manager has been appointed to the inn-fresco team. Owain Jones who has an established background in volume legal and security solutions will work alongside Mike Doxey to help drive sales through independent pub owners and develop new business in areas such as education, hotels and the leisure industry. Owain said “I am really [...]

With autumn fast approaching many licensees are beginning to think about how to maximise business over the next 6 months. Many of our customers have seen the benefits that a well covered outdoor solution can provide in increasing customer retention and extending trading space for the busy Christmas period. A well designed outdoor solution that [...]

the brief Business partners Matt Riley and Alex Haycraft own Runcorn brewery and wanted to go one step further and open a bar. Premises were found at the previously named Donato and Sandro’s restaurant in a busy part of Chester. It needed a complete refurbishment but it had great potential with a large outside area [...]

Clean up your act This June politicians, from the 3 main parties, joined forces in support of the Save Our Pubs and Clubs campaign to review the smoking ban. The event marked the fourth anniversary of the ban in England and views on its impact remain as diverse as ever. Whilst many in the license [...]