GBK is back!

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We are delighted to welcome Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) back to the AIL Group brand family and are looking forward to welcoming our customers back to its five incredible locations over the coming months. GBK South William Street, GBK Temple Bar, GBK South Annes Street, GBK Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and GBK Dublin Airport T2 Back in 2001, three guys … Read More

Oasis Of Taste opens in Redmond Square, Wexford!

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Oasis Of Taste Redmond Square, Wexford with Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O'Briens Café

We are incredibly proud to announce the opening of the newest Oasis Of Taste Food Hall located in Redmond Square, Wexford! 🏝 The retail format, Oasis Of Taste, combines our three quick service brands, Abrakebabra, Bagel Factory and O’Briens Café under one retail space, sharing customers, costs and profits. Feeding the nation for nearly four decades, the latest offering from … 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 A26 Tannaghmore wins ‘Forecourt of the Year 2018’

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Maxol A26 Tannaghmore - Forecourt of the Year 2018

We’re very proud to announce Maxol A26 Tannaghmore featuring Abrakebabra has been awarded ‘Forecourt of the Year’ at the prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards 2018 in London. TV presenter Kimberley Walsh, was the host for the event which was attended by a record audience at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Mark Cribbin, Operations Manager, Aramark said: “Everyone at the A26 … 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