All Restaurants (Casual Dining) articles – Page 2
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NewsBig Table sees ‘meaningful opportunities ahead’ despite market challenges
The group says FY25 was one of significant progress and that it is on track to deliver its strongest profit growth in the last five years in FY26
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Opinion‘The cavalry is coming’: vibes-minister looks to reclaim the pub from Farage
In an appeal to the voters who have defected to Reform, Andy Burnham has sent a strong signal of his support for the sector, positining pubs as intrinsic to British heritage and working-class culture
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NewsComptoir announces new finance director
Nathan Portelli, who is currently head of finance, will move into the FD role later in the year following the departure of James Fisher
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including a trio of taco brands pushing for expansion, Tonkotsu’s latest regional outpost, and the launch of Inception Group’s new flagship concept
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OpinionThe Real Greek?
Why Zeus’s Law as depicted in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is as relevant today as it was in ancient Greek mythology - and how the sector can gain from the biggest movie event of 2026
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News‘Challenging weather conditions’ moderates third quarter trading at M&B
The pub and restaurant group saw flat sales in Q3, but notes that year-to-date like-for-like growth remains robust at 2.2%
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NewsWorld Cup lifts pubs but restaurant sales dip in flat June for hospitality
While pub like-for-like sales were up by 1.9% year-on-year last month, the best performance of the year so far for the category, restaurant group sales were down 0.7%
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NewsBusiness rate cut: ‘A shot of relief for pub, clubs and live venues’
The government’s decision to cut business rates bills for thousands of hospitality venues across England has been welcomed, but there are warnings over the exclusion of restaurants and hotels
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Analysis & InsightPremium dining and hotels outperform wider hospitality sector
Revenue across restaurants, pubs and bars was up 1.50% overall last month, compared to May 2026, but down 1.05% on the comparable month last year, the latest Hospitality Index from Moore Kingston Smith has found.
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Interviews‘We’re all about substance’ - Individual Restaurants CEO on premiumising Piccolino and expanding Forbici
Andrew Garton discusses how the group’s flagship brand is embracing a refreshed, contemporary energy, the opportunities for its new Neapolitan pizza concept, and his learnings from the world of retail
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InterviewsPizza Union’s Bobby Hashemi: ‘The UK has become a pizza destination’
Speaking to Tamweel Capital’s Adam Spencer, the entrepreneur discussed the idea behind Pizza Union, the simplicity of its model and offer, and why there’s room to grow in an ultra competitive pizza market
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NewsTurtle Bay secures creditor approval for CVA
The Caribbean-inspired restaurant group has closed four sites in Solihull, Walthamstow, York, and Middlesborough, albeit the majority of sites are unaffected
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NewsBrava Hospitality reports double-digit revenue growth
The Prezzo and Jamie’s Italian operator increased revenue by 12.3% in its second quarter, driven by ongoing investments across the Prezzo portfolio and a strong early performance for the recently relaunched Jamie’s Italian
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NewsSpaghetti House to be dissolved
The Italian restaurant group entered into administration but failed to secure a buyer, with US sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s taking over its Argyll Street location for its London debut
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InterviewsBurger & Beyond: ‘We honestly think we serve the best burger in the world.’
As the acclaimed burger restaurant specialist opens its first regional site in Brighton, co-founder Tom Stock explains why its elevated positioning sets it apart from the competition
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NewsWahaca acquired by Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital Partners
The deal follows the Mexican restaurant chain’s announcement, in March this year, that it was working with advisory firm BDO to identify a new strategic partner to inject fresh capital into the business and to support the next stage of its expansion.
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NewsLoungers launches family loyalty scheme
A partnership with Cawston Press, the Little Loungers Summer Passport offers children rewards, free food and drink items, and the chance to win family attractions tickets and back-to-school prize bundles
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NewsTGI has ‘moved the needle’ since acquisition
Global president Phil Broad said TGI has “a long way to go” but its owners feel energized by the opportunities that lie ahead
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Weekend PressLuke Johnson plots takeover of Wahaca restaurants
The tycoon, also a backer of Gail’s, is in talks to acquire the Mexican chain as it seeks a new investor to fund expansion, The Sunday Times reveals
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Analysis & InsightTeenage dreams: The summer menus targeting under 18s
The UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme has led some operators to evolve their kid’s offering with new menus aimed specifically at teens and tweens