Little Theif to go bust?
03 January 2007, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MattW
When I was in college I used to work for a chain called Kelly's kitchen. That went bust quickly, mind you not surprised really, we used to eat all the food and play football in the restaurant. 
On particularly quiet nights, if people pulled into the car park we would start putting the chairs on the tables, they'd soon turn round and drive off
On particularly quiet nights, if people pulled into the car park we would start putting the chairs on the tables, they'd soon turn round and drive off
if you ask me......
I had somebody shutting up shop 4 hours early when i was not around, he was sacked asap, and then tried to claim his job seekers allowance or whatever its called these days, only he couldn't, as i told the benefits people he was sacked for gross misconduct, and they told me he wouldnt be getting any for 24 or 28 weeks due to the "misconduct"
merry xmas sean you ****** !!
ohh how its soooooo much funnier when the boot is on the other foot
03 January 2007, 04:42 PM
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The Little Chef over the road from Powerstation is top notch
Another vote for the Olympic Breakfast here
Another vote for the Olympic Breakfast here
03 January 2007, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
Many valid points raised, will be a shame to lose a British Insitution, I remember it being a big treat going in there as a kid, felt like high rollers (didn't have much money, so it was usually butties in the car) when we went in a Little Chef and had a Jubilee pancake (pancake, Ice cream and cherry pie filling). Used to be able to make one of those lollies last 100 miles as a kid, sometimes you could grab a handful if you were quick !
And when out in the middle of nowhere on a lonely A-road a Little chef was a reassuring sight to see when you were famished and needed proper grub.I agree many have gone down hill in service and food quality, and the prices are killing them. The one close to me has been about for over 40 years and used to be rammed on a weekend, nowadays it barely sees any custom
03 January 2007, 07:25 PM
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It's the prices killing them IMHO, not the food, or choice.
Olympic breakfast, £7.99, PLUS around £2 for a coffee or tea, sadly with either only one, or no refills now
My bro in law's caf in st Helens, right on the High Street: Full breakfast, (bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, toast fried tomato, AND a cuppa, £3.99.
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Olympic breakfast, £7.99, PLUS around £2 for a coffee or tea, sadly with either only one, or no refills now
My bro in law's caf in st Helens, right on the High Street: Full breakfast, (bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, toast fried tomato, AND a cuppa, £3.99.
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03 January 2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Miwurdz
2 investors have stepped in but it looks like the chain will have to have a brief period in administration to meet the conditions of the re-financing. The new estate will be about 235 outlets.
I for one am glad it's going to continue.
Cheers
Kav
I for one am glad it's going to continue.
Cheers
Kav
03 January 2007, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
It's the prices killing them IMHO, not the food, or choice.
Olympic breakfast, £7.99, PLUS around £2 for a coffee or tea, sadly with either only one, or no refills now
My bro in law's caf in st Helens, right on the High Street: Full breakfast, (bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, toast fried tomato, AND a cuppa, £3.99.
Alcazar
Olympic breakfast, £7.99, PLUS around £2 for a coffee or tea, sadly with either only one, or no refills now
My bro in law's caf in st Helens, right on the High Street: Full breakfast, (bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, toast fried tomato, AND a cuppa, £3.99.
Alcazar
£7.99
I can get 4 sausages 3 bacon,3hash browns, 2 lots of beans and a cup of tea for just over £4 at tesco
03 January 2007, 08:56 PM
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Only ever eaten there when there's been some deal on.
Average food, tragic prices, very much of the 70s/80s poor UK catering generation now dead and buried.
Surprised it's lasted this long.
Average food, tragic prices, very much of the 70s/80s poor UK catering generation now dead and buried.
Surprised it's lasted this long.
03 January 2007, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
It's the prices killing them IMHO, not the food, or choice.
Olympic breakfast, £7.99, PLUS around £2 for a coffee or tea, sadly with either only one, or no refills now
My bro in law's caf in st Helens, right on the High Street: Full breakfast, (bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, toast fried tomato, AND a cuppa, £3.99.
Alcazar
Olympic breakfast, £7.99, PLUS around £2 for a coffee or tea, sadly with either only one, or no refills now
My bro in law's caf in st Helens, right on the High Street: Full breakfast, (bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, toast fried tomato, AND a cuppa, £3.99.
Alcazar
03 January 2007, 09:39 PM
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This was the Little Theif at Shrewsbury at around 09:30 in the morning at the start of one of our Wales Camping Trips back in 2003.
...we were told that there would be at least a 30 minute wait (for three of us at the time) before we could be served. The two coach parties that arrived shortly afterwards were also somewhat disappointed. Turning away such custom is that start of a slippery slope (which bottomed out today)
We found an excellent cafe for breakfast at Dobbies Garden World just across the way a year later. Good food, imaculate service, and reasonable prices - proof that you can still run a profitable business - if you manage it correctly!
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...we were told that there would be at least a 30 minute wait (for three of us at the time) before we could be served. The two coach parties that arrived shortly afterwards were also somewhat disappointed. Turning away such custom is that start of a slippery slope (which bottomed out today)
We found an excellent cafe for breakfast at Dobbies Garden World just across the way a year later. Good food, imaculate service, and reasonable prices - proof that you can still run a profitable business - if you manage it correctly!
mb
03 January 2007, 10:10 PM
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It is a shame that they are going down the pan as they have only just been bought out by a company (about 12 months ago) I understand what people are saying about revamping the menu and changing the management etc however this is very hard with such a large organisation when the hardest thing to change is usually the employees atitudes.
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