Restaurants News
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab commits to 450 sites in India
GDK plans to open its first India outpost under a master franchise agreement with GBC India in early 2026, marking the next stage in its international growth
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NewsBusiness rates surcharge could cause closures, UKH warns
The trade body has untied with the British Retail Consortium to warn that the planned surcharge could leave hundreds of high street properties at risk of closure
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NewsSteakhouses see price of beef surge
Prices for deadweight cattle in the UK have climbed 27% year-on-year in September, amid cattle shortages and consumer demand for protein, the Financial Times reports
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NewsZuma and Roka owner enters partnership with Abu Dhabi luxury hospitality investment company
Azumi has entered into a partnership with DIAFA, which will mark a ‘new era of global growth’ alongside existing partner Doğuş Hospitality
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NewsIvan Orkin to debut first permanent restaurant in London
The chef will begin offering ramen bowls on Farringdon Road next month, with plans for multiple further openings across the country
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NewsRestaurant and hotel prices rise marginally as UK inflation holds at 3.8%
The 12-month inflation rate for restaurant and hotel prices rose to 3.9% in September, up from 3.8% in August
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NewsGaucho: Tronc changes offer ‘equitable’ distribution
Changes to the way service charges are distributed mean many roles including kitchen staff, sous chefs, commis chefs, receptionists and kitchen assistants will receive an increase, according to a source close to the steakhouse group
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NewsFormer Caprice Holdings COO to lead Hakkasan Group
Yavuz Pehlivanlar will lead the continued expansion and strategic growth of Hakkasan Group’s modern Asian dining brands including Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Ling Ling and Sake No Hana
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NewsWagamama owner’s boss Andy Hornby defends axing vegan favourites
The chief executive of The Restaurant Group argues that a number of plant-based dishes simply didn’t tempt enough diners
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NewsGaucho chain to slash waiters’ share of service charge
Restaurant group plans to cut share as low as 17% for new waiting staff, with office workers among those benefiting
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NewsMiddletons appoints advisors to assess options
Trading at the steakhouse & grill concept has been adversely impacted by the current economic factors, particularly rising food costs and changes in consumer spending habits
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NewsEvolv Collection sets out expansion plans for Sartoria brand
The London-based group is to relaunch restaurants in South Kensington and Battersea Power Station under the Italian concept, with a further opening on Liverpool Street also planned
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NewsPopeyes UK: ‘We wanted to do innovation our own way’
Changes introduced by Popeyes UK included new uniforms and store designs, as well as changes to the music played in the restaurants
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NewsMW Eat ‘significantly more profitable’ despite negligible sales increase
The London-based operator behind Indian fine dining restaurants Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy reported a pre-tax profit of £4.4m for the year ended 30 March 2025
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NewsPizzaExpress’ equity markets in Hong Kong and UAE are ’outposts of innovation’
PizzaExpress CEO Paula MacKenzie has said the launch of the casual dining group’s Pod concept in the UK last year followed the development of smaller footprint locations in Hong Kong
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NewsCalveton UK and Breal Capital acquire London Brasseries
The deal sees Calveton and Breal, which also owns TGI Fridays, take on five restaurants predominately located in London’s West End including the historic Maxwell’s Bar & Grill
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NewsTony Macaroni launches franchise drive
Part of the Viva Italia Group, Tony Macaroni is looking for experienced operators to expand throughout Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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NewsHawksmoor to take over former Midland Grand site in St. Pancras
The steakhouse group’s latest London restaurant takes over the storied Grade I listed dining room desgined by Sir George Gilbert Scott and will feature both a private dining room and a chef’s table
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NewsWagamama launches customisable kids’ bento boxes
Available for children under 12 and priced at £7.50, the bento box lets them build their own meal using separate compartments to choose a main, rice or noodles, fresh vegetables and a sauce.
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NewsGDK to open 30 sites in Ireland
The kebab chain will enter the Irish market this year through a master franchise agreement with Strava Group, with the first site to open in Dublin’s Liffey Valley