GlaxoSmithKline chooses Restaurant Associates

The new contract, which has an annual turnover of £3m, will see RA operating employee dining and hospitality services in eight GSK R&D locations around London. The Restaurant Associates offer includes refurbishment of a number of sites with the introduction of So Deli, Global Kitchens and Steamplicity, as well as a number of retail outlets supporting the sale of the GSK consumer product range. Locations include Stevenage, Harlow, Ware, Tonbridge and Beckenham. The GSK win brings the company's total new business turnover up to over £20 million over the past 12 months. Jason Leek, Restaurant Associates Managing Director, commented: "This exceptional growth has been achieved despite tough market competition, and we attribute it to the clear strategic direction of the business set out as part of the re-branding of Restaurant Associates in May last year. "The introduction of the RA Energy, Marketing and Culinary teams has strengthened the operational support and delivery we can give to each contract, while the core values of innovation, service, lifestyle and simplicity are embedded in the culture of our business. "We're running like a well-oiled machine, with the talent and consistency of our teams at all levels, giving confidence to existing clients and helping us to win new ones."