Hundreds of jobs are in the pipeline with two premium bars next to open in Nottingham. New York-style Manahatta will be opening in the former shop of fashion retailer French Connection in Victoria Street while BOX sports bar is destined to take over the former All Saints shop in Thurland Street.
Arc Inspirations, the award-winning bar group behind the plans, has just posted record figures and unveiled its biggest ever opening programme. The two Nottingham bars are amongst five new UK sites opening in the next six months bringing 500 new jobs in total. The operator reported "exceptionally-strong recovery from Covid disruption" and record group sales and profits of £38.9m and £7.5m respectively.
Co-founder and chief executive Martin Wolstencroft said: “This was an exceptional and transformational year for our company. We started it with significant restrictions still in place during the first quarter, and we ended it by posting record sales and profits, concluding a new growth partnership with BGF, and being awarded two industry ‘Oscars’ – for best company and best operations team.
