All International articles – Page 20
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NewsChipotle reports one of its strongest ever quarters
Chipotle has reported a 17.3% rise in comparable restaurant sales in the second quarter of 2014, which the group said was one of its strongest comparative periods as a public company
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Simit Sarayi secures first UK site
Turkish bakery and tea chain operator Simit Sarayi has secured its first UK site in Oxford Street’s West One shopping centre
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NewsCosta targets Philippines
Costa Coffee is looking to make inroads into the Philippines market, with plans to open between 70 to 80 stores over five years, according to media reports
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NewsOliver to launch Jamie’s Italian in India
Jamie’s Italian, the casual dining chain spearheaded by Jamie Oliver, is to launch in India, after signing a partnership with Dolomite Restaurants Pvt Ltd
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NewsHony Capital acquires PizzaExpress
Hony Capital, one of China’s largest private equity firms, has completed the acquisition of PizzaExpress, in a deal that values the Cinven-backed chain at c£900m
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VyTA Boulangerie plans UK launch
VyTA Boulangerie, the premium Italian coffee, bakery & fine food bar concept, is eyeing a launch in the UK
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NewsCosta eyes India expansion
Costa Coffee, the Whitbread-owned coffee chain, is to grow its presence in India through its franchises Devyani International Limited (DIL), following “renewed consumer confidence” in the country
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NewsLa Tasca eyes India launch
La Tasca, the Simon Wilkinson-led group, is considering launching in India under a franchise agreement
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Pita Pit makes London debut
Pita Pit, the North American-based healthy fast food concept, which launched in the UK last year, in Manchester, has opened its first site in London
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NewsBubba Gump and Smith & Wollensky confirm opening details
US restaurant groups Bubba Gump Shrimp Co and Smith & Wollensky have both confirmed details of their UK debuts
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NewsTiger Bills signs six-figure dual-territory franchise deal
Lifestyle Hospitality Group, the multi-brand restaurant operator, has signed an eight-country international dual-franchise deal with a hotel operator for territories within the Indian Ocean region including Sri Lanka, Mauritius, the Maldives and the Seychelles
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Mas Q Menos secures first UK site
Mas Q Menos, the Spanish tapas chain, has secured its first UK site in London’s High Holborn.
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Steak ‘n’ Shake eyes three-pronged UK strategy
Steak ‘n’ Shake is planning a three-pronged franchise strategy for its entry into the UK, and hopes to have its first partner signed up by the end of this year
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Wasabi eyes further US growth
Wasabi is planning to open its second New York City restaurant next March, as it eyes further expansion in the US
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Dairy Queen eyes UK launch
Dairy Queen, the fast-food chain owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc vehicle, has set its long-term sights on opening the UK,
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s to open in Qatar
Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic fish & chip brand led by Joe Teixeira, is to open in Qatar, after securing its first international franchise in over a decade.
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Piccola Cucina secures first UK site
Piccola Cucina is set to open its first site in the UK, after securing the former Rossopomodoro restaurant in Notting Hill and is eyeing more openings in London
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Australian tea concept launches in Shoreditch
T2, Australia’s leading tea retailer, has chosen Shoreditch in east London for its first site outside Australasia
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World’s first app controlled cafe opens
Scanomat, the Danish company behind the smartphone/tablet controlled coffee machine - TopBrewer, has taken its concept one step further by opening the world’s first app controlled café
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NewsSecond Cup secures first UK site
Second Cup, the Canadian coffee shop-meets-casual-dining chain that operates more than 600 sites globally, is to make its UK debut next month in Manchester