All Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) articles
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OpinionBack in the Box: Roger Wade’s next move
After stepping down from the board of Boxpark four years on from its sale, founder Roger Wade is launching a shipping container venture for events and hospitality. But could opposition to the trade
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NewsBRG to open 50 Slim Chickens sites in 2026, underpinning growth
Turnover across Boparan Restaurant Group rose to £167.3m in 2024 (up from £159.6m), driven by Slim Chickens openings and operational improvements across the estate
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NewsHonest Burgers to acquire 12 GBK sites
The deal will see Honest Burgers’ portfolio expand to more than 50 restaurants. For Boparan, the deal represents a “strategic opportunity” for Gourmet Burger Kitchen to focus on its core growth area of delivery.
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Analysis & InsightThe chicken kings: How Boparan flew under the radar to create one of the UK’s fastest growing brands
Slim Chickens has been quietly winging its way ahead, reaching 75 sites under Boparan’s ownership and demonstrating how the group’s future is now weighted towards high-growth, fast-casual concepts
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NewsGBK increases turnover to £96.2m
The Boparan Restaurant Group-owned burger chain increased turnover from £49.5m in 2022, after transferring a number of Slim Chickens and Carluccio’s branded sites from other parts of the group
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NewsBoparan sees ‘significant potential’ for Slim Chickens
The group also said its brands Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Giraffe, and Carluccio’s all offer long-term growth potential, with GBK and Slim Chickens reporting £49.5m in revenue
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NewsBoparan appoints new CFO
David Sayer joins the restaurant group from Magnum Brands Group as it continues its rapid expansion of the Slim Chickens franchise
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InterviewsBoparan: ‘Delivery is performing better than ever’
It is the launch day of Boparan Restaurant Group’s latest concept, the multi-brand, 180-cover Restaurant Hub.
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NewsBoparan acquires GBK in pre-pack
Boparan Restaurant Group has acquired the Gourmet Burger Kitchen burger brand and 35 trading sites in a pre-pack administration.
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NewsSales plummet at GBK
Gourmet Burger Kitchen system-wide like-for-like sales fell 66.2% for the six months to 27 August 2020, parent company Famous Brands has reported.
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NewsGBK enters sales process
Gourmet Burger Kitchen parent company Famous Brands has initiated a sales process for the chain. Last month, the South Africa-based group said it was continuing to explore “all options” to ensure the long-term sustainability of the brand in light of the coronavirus crisis, but has since decided to let go of the business.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: Casual dining one of ‘big losers’ of pandemic
It used to be so simple. Come up with a restaurant concept and a brand, open one restaurant, then a second, then aim for five outlets then ten and 20, and if it’s still working, press the button on a nationwide rollout. Well, something like that, anyway.
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NewsGBK exploring all options for long-term sustainability
Gourmet Burger Kitchen parent company Famous Brands has said it is continuing to explore “all options” to ensure the long-term sustainability of the better burger brand in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: On not-so-Super Saturday and the pain that’s yet to come
If anyone thought that July 4 would bring down the curtain on the 15-week coronavirus purdah, they were soon disabused of the notion. Super Saturday was – like the weather – something of a damp squib. While some of the big pub companies opened as many as 80% to 85% of their estates on day one, research by CGA suggests that only 45% of hostelries opened their doors on Independence Day.
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NewsCapdesia backs Marugame Udon Europe JV
Global noodle brand, Marugame Udon, will launch in London next year as part of a newly formed a joint venture between Shoryu Ramen backer Toridoll Holdings Corporation and Wasabi backer Capdesia Group.
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NewsSector sees another week of reopenings
MCA rounds up the latest reopenings in the hospitality sector.
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NewsGBK and Azzurri reportedly appoint advisors
Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Azzurri Group have reportedly appointed advisors to assess their options going forward through the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsFamous Brand will no longer finance GBK
Famous Brands, the South Africa-based group, has said it will no longer fund its loss-making Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) restaurants in the UK.
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NewsLoyalty, promotional planning and driving footfall
To discuss their contrasting approaches to data collection, MCA welcomed digital and marketing leaders from a range of operators for a roundtable discussion, in association with Punchh.
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Analysis & InsightBangkok bounce back?
Once the darling of the Thai restaurant scene, Busaba has had a tough few years, with falling profits and site closures. Now with a simplified offer and a fresh focus on the capital, it’s looking to bounce back