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’
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’
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
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’
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
Rachel Allen and Keith Barry launch Maxol, N7 Kill, Co. Kildare
AIL Group’s two brand ambassadors Irish TV Chef Rachel Allen, ambassador to O’Briens Cafe and Irish Mentalist Keith Barry, ambassador to Abrakebabra, officially launched the latest tasty offering from the AIL Group at the Maxol Service Station at N7 Kill, Co. Kildare on Wednesday, 8th of February 2017, marking the Group’s 130th outlet in Ireland. Feeding the nation for nearly … Read More