All Restaurants (Casual Dining) articles – Page 11
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s owner signs licensing deal with ‘major’ UK supermarket
The owner of Harry Ramsden’s reported a positive trading update, following a year of strategic site disposals, franchise expansion, and a new licensing deal
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NewsIn pictures: Prezzo Italian continues refresh with Chelmsford revamp
The casual dining chain has unveiled its second refurbished site, in Chelmsford, following the announcement of its rebrand and design overhaul in May
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NewsAtis expands into catering
The plant-focused lunch brand has launched a new catering offer aimed at group dining across central London, as it continues to diversify channels and respond to customer demand
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NewsIn pictures: Zizzi Marlow reopens with new look and refreshed menu
The revamped site reflects the brand’s evolving identity, with bespoke art inspired by local culture and Italian heritage, as well as enhanced lighting, fresh furnishings and touches referencing Marlow’s history
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Heartwood, Thunderbird, Rudy’s, Wagamama, Lucky Franks, ScandiKitchden, and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Flat Iron, Base Face Pizza, Kapital, and more
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InterviewsTrejo’s Tacos targets over 100 sites with franchising push
The next two sites are in advanced planning and expected to open this year or by early 2026, both in high-footfall central London locations with strong delivery potential
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NewsConsumers shift to earlier dining: ‘6.12pm is the new 8pm’
The average preferred dinner booking time in the UK is now 6.12pm, according to new research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ, highlighting a continued shift towards earlier going-out habits
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NewsSushiDog secures £1.3m investment to drive national rollout
The QSR sushi chain has secured a further £1.3m from long-term backer Middleton Enterprises to accelerate its UK expansion, with a goal of reaching 40 sites over the next five years
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InterviewsChipotle’s UK design evolution balances US DNA with local sensitivity
Harrison, the design agency behind recent UK sites, explained how a new design direction is being rolled out with careful attention to sustainability, spatial challenges and visual storytelling
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NewsASK Italian launches first loyalty app
ASK Perks is designed to enhance value and drive repeat visits, and includes instant ‘always on’ treats, member discounts, birthday offers and regular perk promotions
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Vagabond Wines, Mouse Tail Coffee, HBR, and more
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NewsIncipio Group to launch four new hospitality concepts
The concepts – Arbour, Wolves of Tokyo, Lillie’s and Juno – will begin opening in phases from October, with Juno set to become the UK’s largest Italian restaurant
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NewsBoardwalk increases cohort to 22, reveals full line-up of mentees
The 2025/26 mentees represent a wide cross-section of the industry, spanning operations, people, marketing and commercial roles across restaurants, pubs, concessions and events
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NewsHospitality sector to save £3m through new energy efficiency scheme
The initiative, delivered by Zero Carbon Services, will provide one-to-one support for pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels to identify and implement cost-effective energy-saving measures
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NewsPhat Buns group unveils five-brand franchise model
Co-owner Hussein Sacranie has unveiled the group’s next phase expansion, launching a five-brand virtual model that allows franchisees to operate multiple concepts from a single kitchen
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InterviewsThai Square to launch Thai pizza spin-off concept
The concept will serve Thai curries on sourdough pizza bases. “These dishes are traditionally eaten with bread, so the pizza base makes sense,” founder and CEO Haim Danous reveals to MCA
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NewsOne third of hospitality businesses now operating at a loss
A joint survey of pubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels found the number of operators making a loss had risen by 11% on the previous quarter
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Event NewsHospitality leaders weigh AI’s real impact
Costa Coffee, Pizza Pilgrims, Individual Restaurants and Sona shared how AI is shaping hospitality, via real-world applications that balance operational efficiency with human experience, at MCA’s Hostech
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NewsWagamama signs 15-year lease in Preston
The chain has secured a 4,125 sq ft unit in Preston’s £45m Animate leisure development, with fit-out expected to begin “imminently” and the site expected to open early this summer