Manchester, UK – The new Mollie’s Manchester has opened its doors inside the iconic Old Granada Studios, marking the brand’s first city-center location. To support the brand’s operational excellence, Mollie’s has partnered with Hotel Facility Concepts (HFC), which will design, integrate and operate the hotel’s back-of-house infrastructure, including procurement, housekeeping and operational services
The historic building, once home to legendary television moments featuring artists such as The Beatles and Sex Pistols, has been reimagined as a vibrant destination to stay, meet, eat and unwind in the heart of Manchester.
Mollie’s is a design-led hotel and diner brand redefining modern travel. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, quality comfort food, and stylish yet accessible accommodation, Mollie’s blends retro influences with modern design. Originally launched in strategic roadside locations, Mollie’s combines comfortable rooms, American inspired diners and vibrant social spaces designed to bring people together. The opening in Manchester marks the brand’s first city-centre location, as Mollie’s continues its UK expansion.
As part of the partnership, Hotel Facility Concepts will support Mollie’s with procurement and management of essential back-of-house services. HFC brings the systems, supplier network and operational expertise required while maintaining the guest experience. This collaboration ensures consistent quality, cost efficiency and seamless operational performance. HFC will manage the procurement of cleaning and linen suppliers, support the pre-opening process and oversee daily housekeeping, linen services and additional operational support services.
Matt Bell, Managing Director of Mollie’s:
“At Mollie’s, we focus on delivering a distinctive guest experience built around great design, quality food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Partnering with Hotel Facility Concepts allows us to work with a specialist that understands the operational backbone of hospitality. Their expertise ensures our teams can focus on what matters most, creating memorable stays and great moments for our guests as we continue to grow the Mollie’s brand.”
About Mollie’s
Mollie’s is a contemporary hospitality concept that combines design-led hotels with classic American-inspired diners and vibrant social spaces. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, quality comfort food and stylish yet accessible accommodation, Mollie’s blends retro influences with modern design. Following the success of its roadside locations, the opening in Manchester marks the brand’s first city-center hotel, further expanding its presence in the UK hospitality scene.
“We’re proud to support Mollie’s with our tailored approach to back-of-house operations,” said Floor Jan van der Linden, Operations Director at HFC. “This collaboration reflects our shared vision of high-quality, efficient hospitality with a strong focus on long-term value.”
About Hotel Facility Concepts (HFC)
Hotel Facility Concepts (HFC) is a global specialist in back-of-house services for the hospitality industry, dedicated to optimizing hotel performance and delivering long-term value. The company partners with leading hospitality firms worldwide to design, procure and manage every aspect of back-of-house operations.
By combining procurement strategy, supplier management and operational expertise with technology and data insights, HFC enables hotels to operate more efficiently, consistently and sustainably. The company supports a growing international portfolio of hospitality brands including citizenM, The Usual, The July and The Social Hub.
