Supermac’s boss must pay larger part of costs in planning dispute with couple
Costs arise out of a dispute over planning with a couple who formerly ran a Supermac’s restaurant in Limerick
Pat McDonagh
UK buyer of famous Leeson Street grinds school begins to reap rewards of €135m acquisition
Microsoft Office guy’s superyacht; Dyson signs on the line in Co Waterford; Fair City eyes move to commuter belt
EU court rules in favour of Supermac’s over McDonald’s in ‘Big Mac’ trademark row
Long running row over “big mac” trademark has held up Supermac’s from possible Europe expansion
Supermac’s boss disputes claim made by former franchisees
Couple held Supermac’s franchise until 2019 when it ceased due to what they said was “commercial pressure” placed on them by the defendants
Ex-Supermac’s manager claims he was ‘ostracised’ after disagreement with founder over alleged non-payment of workers
Fast-food chain’s barrister said it was making ‘complete and utter denial of that claim’
Ireland gets second high-speed EV charging hub
Facility at Barack Obama Plaza in Tipperary can provide 100km of range in six minutes
Supermac’s boss faces new challenge to Ennis motorway plaza plan
Objector claims there is an ‘environmental issue’ in how the Pat McDonagh application plans to deal with waste water at plaza site
Fast-food restaurant operators allege Supermac’s founder is trying to destroy their business
Owners of The Hungry Lyons allege ‘a concerted attempt’ by Pat McDonagh to ‘destroy’ their operation
Prem Group ‘actively looking’ for properties to house staff
Housing crisis is forcing operators to weigh up their options, hospitality businesses say
Supermac’s owner chips in to house workers
Seen & Heard: Offshore wind auction, drop in foreign workers, new PTSB jobs and Michael McGrath’s rainy day fund
Businesses with super profits don’t need taxpayer help
Caveat: Supermac’s Holdings shows some were entitled to subsidies while doing well
From Krispy Kreme to Newbridge Silverware: the companies paying dividends while on taxpayer Covid subsidies
The Government is considering changing the law to stop companies in receipt of State supports from paying shareholders
Supermac’s boss says PUP caused ‘people to get a little lazy’
Group is recruiting workers from overseas due to domestic shortage
Supermac’s sees 25% drop in revenue amid ‘hammering’ in city centres
Fast-food firm having ‘decent year’ in 2021, ‘will come through pandemic well’, chief says
The Great Recruitment of 2021: Pandemic leaves chronic staff shortages
Businesses and recruiters struggle to find staff in a market that now favours the worker
Public liability insurance premiums keep rising despite drop in value of awards
Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) report found awards have fallen by an average of 40 per cent
Joe Duffy Motors accelerates sales in 2020 as ‘digital showrooms’ help to beat lockdowns
BMW and Mazda dealer records revenues of almost €338 million
Ryanair first quarter loss, Thérapie’s €10m fertility clinics, Ikea’s profits
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Evidence against man accused of robbery and hijacking is ‘overwhelming’, court hears
State contends man dropped phone at scene of robbery, court told in closing speeches
Management buyout at Digisoft as Pat McDonagh sells stake
Chief executive Fearghal Kelly leads takeover of Cork-based video software company
Dublin Bus weighs up e-scooters as profits rise at Supermac’s
Seen and Heard: Ronan seeks ministerial meeting while DunPort backs Cara takeover
Supermac’s gets green light for €10m Barack Obama-style plaza outside Ennis
Approval the latest twist in five-year planning saga for Supermac’s chief Pat McDonagh
Supermac’s owner says hospitality sector may take four years to recover
Pat McDonagh says vital US tourist trade will be slow to return to pre-pandemic levels
Supermac’s McDonagh eyes fuel group expansion with Ennis plaza
Restaurant owner to reapply for leave to build on Galway-to-Limerick motorway
McDonagh to open seventh motorway service plaza
Some €10m has been invested in Portlaoise plaza in Co Laois, which will create 120 jobs
Dublin-headquartered Skillsoft files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Company established global headquarters in Ireland after merging with Smartforce
Supermac’s boss under fire over claim Covid-19 payment like ‘winning lotto’
TDs hit out at Pat McDonagh’s comments on part-time workers as an ‘utter disgrace’
Supermac’s founder aims to supersize his empire
Pat McDonagh remains buoyant about growing his businesses despite Covid-19
Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards
This year’s awards will see 24 companies selected to compete across three categories
Winners and losers in a year of extremes in the business world
Green Reit and CRH among winners as Boeing, Denis O’Brien and RTÉ join losers
Supermac’s sage strikes a sombre tone
Cantillon: What Pat McDonagh is forecasting ought to concern his fellow business leaders
Devenish CEO Kennedy named EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Agri-tech company employs 500 staff and posted £250m in turnover last year
Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh scoops EY industry entrepreneur award
Well-known businessman wins at EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards
Your business week: EY Entrepreneur of the Year to be revealed
EasyJet and Home Depot to report; and how to handle ethical dilemmas at work
Revellers relieved as Copper Face Jacks is taken off the market
Building no longer for sale following owner Cathal Jackson’s recovery from ill health
‘Our contract with Tipperary Camogie built huge credibility for the brand’
Inside Track: Cathal Bourke, CEO of Bourke Sports
Galway GAA say they’ve nothing to hide after Supermac’s queries
County board chairman said they were surprised by ‘unprecedented’ statement issued
Beef dispute: Processors enter talks despite ‘illegal blockades’ at plants
Minister urges parties to step back from ‘entrenched positions’ and resolve row
Ireland’s new motorway plazas: A long way from ‘f*** me, Kinnegad’
Big, bright service stations have changed long-distance driving, and who you meet
Tristan Capital buys two development sites for rental market for €54.5m
Sites in Cabra and Sandyford will deliver 663 new homes in private rented sector schemes
‘The worst piece of advice was don’t do it. Which I ignored’
EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s Ltd
Supermac’s founder and Limerick outlet operator settle dispute
Circuit Court decision to remain in place, High Court told
Athlone garage owner says €30,000 insurance bill may force him to close down
Garage owner accuses insurance industry of exploiting small businesses
Three parties chase tech tycoon’s palatial Meath home
The 358-acre Corbalton Hall was withdrawn from auction at €9.5m
Supermac’s fails to get injunction against franchisee
Fast-food chain claimed franchisee breached agreement by refurbishing premises
High Court to rule on row over refurbishment of Supermac’s store
Judge said the case involved parties ‘seeking to draw first blood’
Supermac’s owner critcises judiciary over compensation cases
Current system ‘overly favours the plaintiff’, Pat McDonagh says
EY Entrepreneur of the Year: 24 firms shortlisted for award
Finalists employ nearly 13,000 people and generate annual revenues of almost €1.2bn
Tech millionaire’s 358-acre Meath estate for €11m
No expense spared by Riverdeep founder Pat McDonagh in restoring Corbalton Hall
Big Mac appeal: McDonald’s appeals EU decision to cancel trademark
Move is latest round of brand battle between US fast food giant and Galway’s Supermac’s
Driving force: 10 years of Ireland’s inter-city motorways
Motorways made the country smaller, but controversies have rarely been far away
Supermac’s boss signals interest in acquiring Coppers
Seen & Heard: Pat McDonagh says Harcourt Street nightclub is well established in Irish life
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