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All International articles – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightBudget reaction: ‘Our only option is to look for growth overseas’
The entrepreneur behind Fallow cautioned that expanding in the UK was ‘simply not worth the cost’ under the current tax regime, while Markus Thesleff warned investors were deserting the UK
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InterviewsKaspa’s Desserts: ‘We feel we turned a corner’
The dessert franchise says its overall turnover volumes are over £100m as it targets greater expansion in the Midlands, Ireland and Scotland.
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NewsMW Eat plots international expansion as it’s acquired by Fairfax Financial
The London-based operator behind Indian fine dining restaurants Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy and the more informal Masala Zone brand says the acquisition marks a ‘major step’ in its long-term growth strategy
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi appoints chief people officer
Karl Jolly rejoins the McWin-backed restaurant group from New World Trading Company after a three-year hiatus
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NewsNando’s grows revenues to £1.48bn
Despite challenges in the market, the peri-peri chicken casual dining chain sees “significant growth potential”, with new restaurant openings planned in all markets, including 14 in the UK
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NewsKnoops strengthens leadership team with new appointment
The premium drinking chocolate concept has hired Daniel Haberfield, formerly of Starbucks, to run channel development as it grows into new markets
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NewsKokoro targeting 100 new UK sites in five years
The Korean-Japanese QSR chain says it is investing significant capital into its expansion plans and is actively seeking franchise partners across the UK
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NewsPlant-based products may no longer be able to use ‘meaty’ labels under EU law
Vegetarian and vegan ‘burgers’ or ‘sausages’ may have to relabelled in the UK as a result of the country’s new trade agreement with the EU
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NewsDubai burger slinger GOAT makes London debut
The trendy UAE-based brand has chosen Knightsbridge for its first international location with a promise to ‘raise the bar’ of London’s burger market
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EventsMCA Hospitality Awards: finalists announced
Voting is now open for the prestigious annual celebration of hospitality excellence, with finalists including Azzurri Group’s Dave’s Hot Chicken, Arc Inspirations’ BOX, Flat Iron and WatchHouse Coffee
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Analysis & Insight‘People don’t just go for the food — they go for Gordon’: Inside Ramsay’s fast-growing restaurant empire
Showbiz celebrity, TV star, chef, restaurateur Gordon Ramsay has become a ubiquitous figure in popular culture. But as his star has risen and his business ambitions have grown, so has press scrutiny of his financial interests. Simon Brooke reports
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InterviewsOn brand: how Martin Williams is Evolv-ing the D&D estate
Martin Williams has been inspired by the ethos and vision of Sir Terence Conran as he looks to grow the rebranded Evolv Collection through four flagship brands
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NewsSunday app raises £16m in Series B round
The payment platform from the founders of Big Mamma Group is looking to expand internationally and into new restaurant segments such as fast-casual and fine dining
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NewsBeijing-based investor considering Costa bid
Centurium Capital, which is a major shareholder in China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, is considering a bid for the Coca-Cola owned UK coffee company
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NewsAzzurri builds ‘ambitious pipeline’ for Dave’s Hot Chicken
The casual dining and QSR operator reported stable revenue at £303.1m, and EBITDA slightly down to £30.2m after making significant investments into the fast-growing fried chicken category
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NewsMcDonald’s: Chicken Big Mac exceeding expectations in UK
CEO Chris Kempczinski said the brand will continue to go after the broader chicken opportunity, by expanding its portfolio and with limited-time offers to meet evolving consumer tastes
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NewsDeep Blue Restaurants rebrands as Harry Ramsden’s Group
The move will see Deep Blue sites rebrand to Harry Ramsden’s as the group looks to consolidate operations and expand its reach both nationally and globally
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NewsYum! launches strategic review of Pizza Hut
Chief executive Chris Turner said Pizza Hut’s faltering performance now requires “additional action” which could take place outside of Yum! Brands
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NewsShoryu Ramen Ltd sees like-for-likes sales fall as turnover drops and losses widen - updated
The Toridoll Holdings-backed Japanese restaurant concept says it’s on course to surpasses pre-pandemic baseline sales in 2026 despite like-for-likes falling 7.9% in its latest financial results
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Analysis & InsightBattersea Power Station tries to defy London luxury slump with £2bn sale
Offloading the landmark site would serve as a litmus test for the capital’s dwindling property market, reports The Telegraph