Itsu, the Julian Metcalfe-founded, Asian-inspired brand, has made its debut in the North West in Manchester’s Spinningfields.
The 66-strong group has opened at 1 Hardman Boulevard in the city.
The company, which is looking to ramp up its regional expansion over the coming 12 months, targeting opening another 10 to 15 sites outside of the capital, is also thought to be close to securing sites in Bath and Nottingham.
In October, the company secured a refinancing package from HSBC worth £40m to fund its national and international expansion plans.
