All Restaurants (Casual Dining) articles – Page 5
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InterviewsHow sustainability became a core pillar for Pizza Pilgrims
The Neapolitan pizza has turned sustainability into a north star that covers all parts of the business and involves every team member
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NewsSatnam Leihal steps down from Boparan Restaurant Group
Leihal steps down after six years, with Richard Pigott appointed managing director at the casual dining operator
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Analysis & InsightThe structural shifts rewriting the case for UK restaurant brands in the U.S.
After years of false starts, UK restaurant brands may finally have a way into America, Robert Ancill writes for MCA
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NewsAlmost 9,000 hospitality jobs lost since November budget
Labour market data shows the sector employed 8,784 fewer people in December 2025, compared to the month before, despite the festive season traditionally being a time that businesses staff up
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InterviewsYouMeSushi: ‘We want to get out of our comfort zone’
The fast casual sushi chain is looking beyond its London heartland, targeting new openings this year in the north of the country with international expansion also mooted
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NewsYouMeSushi plots 2026 expansion
The fast casual sushi chain is planning to launch a further 14 sites in 2026 following recent openings in London, Hertfordshire and Kent
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Analysis & InsightJanuary sales scramble – why more and more restaurants are turning to discounting this new year
Discounting has long been a strategy used by operators to overcome the post festive holiday slump, but why do the cuts feel even deeper and more widespread this year?
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NewsDrunch kicks off international expansion with Egypt franchise deal
The London-based restaurant brand is set to open five sites across Cairo under wider plans to expand across the MENA region
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NewsTGI Fridays UK acquired in rescue deal, 16 sites to close
The pre-pack acquisition by global brand manager Sugarloaf sees 33 restaurants saved but 16 closed, resulting in 456 redundancies
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NewsLoungers grows revenue beyond £400m
The all-day café/bar/restaurant group has reported another strong performance with sales growth of 15% and adjusted EBITDA increasing by nearly 25%
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NewsBow Street Group: ‘2026 will be a year of rebuilding, refreshment and transformation’
The Wildwood and dim t restaurants operator – formerly known as Tasty – has set out plans to invest in its estate and introduce new menus following ‘an encouraging end’ to 2025
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NewsBill’s strengthens leadership team after breaking £100m sales milestone
The group has announced a series of promotions as it plots further growth and ‘some exciting new projects’ in the year ahead
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Weekend PressWhere Labour’s business rates blow will hit hardest
As Rachel Reeves considers backtracking on changes in her budget to the rateable value of commercial properties, The Times reveals which UK areas will suffer most
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NewsByron ‘focused on restoring profitability’ as losses reduced
The beleaguered burger brand, which was recently rescued from its fourth collapse in a decade by a Gen Z entrepreneur, has cut it losses by nearly 50%
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NewsPermanently Unique appoints sales and marketing director as it prepares for Fenix Mayfair launch
Former Gusto Italian marketing director Kat Schofield joins the premium restaurant operator as it prepares to expand its presence in the capital and overseas
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NewsGaucho names group marketing director
Marie Da Silva joins the steakhouse group having previously worked in senior marketing positions for the likes of Caprice Holdings and The Ivy Collection
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NewsNWTC looking to harness ‘strong reputation of The Botanist brand’ following CVA
The Graphite Capital-backed bar and restaurant operator reported positive like for likes, an increase in gross profit margin and a rise in underlying company EBITDA in its latest financial results
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NewsAll Bar One invests £2.3m to refurbish transport hub sites
The Mitchells & Butlers owned bar brand is overhauling sites in Birmingham and Edinburgh with design-led upgrades tailored to cater for the high-footfall locations
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Analysis & InsightFrom treat to routine: What UK and US dining spend reveals about consumer behaviour
In the UK, eating out continues to be viewed primarily as a discretionary treat, whereas in the US, dining out has evolved into a routine part of everyday life. Restaurant consultant Robert Ancill examines the takeaways for operators on either side of the Atlantic
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NewsIndian Brewery Company launches in Birmingham Airport in partnership with TRGC
Billed as ‘a significant milestone’ for the Indian Brewery Company, the new opening will bring the craft beer and street food business to three sites