Tasty, the AIM-listed restaurant operator, plans to open up to seven further sites under its Wildwood brand this year.

The group, which currently operates 18 sites under its core brand, is close to obtaining planning of its proposed Wildwood restaurant and burger concept in Oakham, while further openings have been secured in Bristol’s Regent Street and Salisbury’s Queens Street.

It is believed to be in talks on a further four sites, with Chichester, Wantage and Bury St Edmunds mooted as target locations.

The group recent focus has been on the expansion of core brand Wildwood and variant concept Wildwood Kitchen.

It currently operates four units under sub brand Wildwood Kitchen, plus six Dim T sites.