All Ping Pong articles
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NewsPing Pong saw ‘sharp downturn’ in 2025
The dim sum chain’s revenues fell by 20-25% prior to entering into administration in July, which saw it close its four remaining restaurants this summer
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NewsPing Pong maintains profitability
The dim sum restaurant chain, which was bought out of pre-pack administration in 2022, is exploring low capital investment growth opportunities
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Analysis & InsightHidden fees: ‘Too many brands are doing things from the spreadsheet but not the heart’
From dim sum chain Ping Pong to payment app Sunday, consumer frustration at ‘hidden charges’ in restaurants has been palpable – and hospitality leaders should be cautious of the resultant fatigue, industry commentators tell MCA
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NewsPing Pong to trial 15% ‘brand charge’ ahead of tipping law introduction
The London-based dim sum chain has scrapped service charge and replaced it with a ‘brand charge’ to fund wage rises across its teams
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NewsPing Pong acquired by former CEO for £3.13m
The dim sum business was running at a deficit of £11.6m to its founder Igor Sagiryan, a Russian national and former investment banker whose business interests are registered off-shore
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NewsPing Pong sold in pre-pack administration
The restaurant chain has been sold to new entity AJT Dimsum Limited, with all six restaurants and staff to transferred to the new owner.
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NewsNWTC and Ping Pong to close
NWTC and Ping Pong have shuttered their restaurants as the coronavirus outbreak continues to decimate the hospitality industry. In a plaintive message to “all our dumpling fans and dim sum lovers” Ping Pong said “it is with a very heavy heart that we need to announce that all seven of our restaurants will be closed from 8pm tonight, Thursday 19th March, until further notice.
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NewsPing Pong to dispose of two sites
Ping Pong is to dispose of its sites in Westfield London and Wembley Designer Village.
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NewsPing Pong opens at Fulham Beach Club
Ping Pong Dim Dum has opened a kitchen at Fulham Beach Club, MCA understands.
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Ping Pong to make regional debut with Deliveroo
Dim sum chain Ping Pong is set to make its debut in the regions through Deliveroo’s latest Editions opening in Reading
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Bounce Ping Pong re-brands ahead of global expansion push
Bounce Ping Pong, the parent company of ping pong, restaurant and bar concept Bounce, is to be renamed Social Entertainment Ventures, as part of a global expansion plan.
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Ex-Ping Pong CEO gears up for double opening
Paul Sarlas, ex-Ping Pong CEO, and Robin Leigh, formerly of Nobu, are set to launch two new concepts in London’s Soho
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Fox swaps Ping Pong for Gaucho
Jonny Fox has stepped down as head of IT at Ping Pong to take up the same role at Gaucho and its sister brand CAU
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Carpenter steps down from Harvey Nichols
Marion Carpenter has stepped down as group food & hospitality director at Harvey Nichols to join London & Regional Properties
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Ex-Ping Pong CEO to launch Ichibuns concept
Paul Sarlas, the former chief executive of Ping Pong, is set to launch a new Japanese concept called Ichibuns in London’s Soho
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Ping Pong set for Covent Garden
Ping Pong is set to open a new site in central London, after lining up an opening in Covent Garden
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NewsJohnson: Piers, ping pong and partnerships
Luke Johnson has told MCA that future for Eclectic Bars Group lies in wider leisure but has insisted that the late-night side of the business is now robust.
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NewsEclectic to launch pizza and ping pong concept
Eclectic Bar Group, the listed late-night operator backed by Luke Johnson, is to launch a ping pong and pizza concept at its Reading Sakura site, M&C understands.
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Ping Pong refining lunch offer after weak Christmas
Dim sum chain Ping Pong is eyeing a ninth site, refurbishing its current portfolio and planning a lunch trade rebound to recover from a disappointing Christmas trade, M&C has been told.
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Ex-Ping Pong CEO secures Grillshack site
Paul Sarlas, the former chief executive of Ping Pong, and Robin Leigh, formerly of Nobu, are believed to have secured the ex-Grillshack site in Soho for a new Japanese concept