The Franchise Opportunity Fuelling Ireland’s Food Courts

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Oasis Of Taste Clarehall Shopping Centre

Why cafés and QSR brands are thriving in Ireland’s suburban retail hubs. Over the past decade, the Irish food retail landscape has shifted. While high-street rents soared and city-centre footfall became less predictable, suburban shopping centres and local retail hubs quietly began to thrive. And with them, a new wave of food operators and franchisees. This change didn’t happen by … Read More

AIL Group wins ‘Best Franchise System & Business Practice 2018’

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NewsTalk's Bobby Kerr awarding Dermot Keenan of AIL Group the 'Best Franchise System & Business Practice 2018' award.

We are delighted to announce that the AIL Group has been awarded ‘Best Franchise System & Business Practice 2018’  by the Irish Franchise Association at their award ceremony on Friday, September 28th at the Clontarf Castle in Dublin. The AIL Group, which operates the three quick service brands, Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Cafe won the prestigious award for its extensive Operations and Franchise … Read More

Maxol Ballycoolin wins ‘Forecourt Best Food To Go Offering 2018’

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Maxol Ballycoolin - Checkout Best In Fresh Awards 2018

We’re delighted to announce that Maxol Ballycoolin, featuring Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Sandwich Cafe, has won a top accolade at the annual “Best in Fresh Awards” sponsored by Checkout Magazine for the Services at Ballycoolin. The ceremony took place on 3rd July at The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin with over 250 top Irish retailers in attendance. Maxol Ballycoolin was singled out as the winner … Read More

Maxol Ballycoolin wins ‘Forecourt Retailer of the Year 2017’

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Maxol Ballycoolin - Forecourt of the Year 2017

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Maxol Ballycoolin, featuring Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Sandwich Cafe has won the ‘Forecourt Retailer of the Year’ at the C-Store 2017 Awards. This is one of the most coveted awards in the convenience store business, and the only independently judged awards programme for the sector that recognises and rewards retailing excellence. Maxol Ballycoolin located in Blanchardstown, Dublin … Read More

AIL Group Proudly Supporting Laura Lynn

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Rachel Allen and Keith Barry at AIL Group and LauraLynn Charity Partnership Launch

LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and AIL Group announced on Thursday, 12th October a three-year charity partnership. Money raised through Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Café restaurants with customer fundraising initiatives will help LauraLynn to provide palliative care to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. With a focus on enhancing quality of life, LauraLynn provides support from diagnosis to end … Read More

Oasis Of Taste wins ‘Best New Franchise Business Model 2017’

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Irish Franchise Awards presenting the award for Best New Business Model to Sinead Reid, AIL Group for Oasis of Taste

We are delighted to announce that our innovative food hall concept Oasis Of Taste has been awarded ‘Best New Franchise Business Model 2017’ by the Irish Franchise Association at their award ceremony on Friday, May 19th at the Radisson St Helen’s Hotel in Dublin. The retail format, Oasis Of Taste, that combines our three quick service brands, Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Cafe under one … Read More