Restaurants News – Page 10
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NewsWagamama launches first ever loyalty scheme
The ‘soul club’ app provides a platform for members to redeem free menu items, exclusive content and engage with a new line up of ambassadors
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NewsOodles lines up new openings
The QSR business plans to open in Milton Keynes, Burton, Bolton, and two stores in London this year, and will soon make its Welsh debut in Swansea
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NewsSpaghetti House reports ‘difficult’ year
The group achieved £10m turnover in the year to 31 March 2024 but achieved its best ever gross profit margin of 77%
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NewsPizza Hut undergoes brand reset
The chain has launched a new Handcrafted range with sourdough-style bases and new toppings, designed to appeal to a new generation of customers
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NewsFatto a Mano secures new investment
The five-strong Brighton-founded pizzeria group has secured growth capital from family office investment firm Middleton Enterprises
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NewsWagamama serves up first ever brunch menu
In response to demand for all-day dining, the chain will launch a new offer including chicken katsu waffles, morning baos, and coffee in partnership with Grind
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NewsWendy’s uses UK as foothold for growth in Europe
The QSR brand, which is on track to have 50 restaurants in the UK by the year end, has signed development agreements in the Republic of Ireland and Romania
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NewsAzzurri Group to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK
The group plans to open 60 units of the California-based concept in the UK and Ireland, with the first to open in London by Q1 2025
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NewsCapdesia successfully exits Marugame Udon Europe
Parent company Toridoll Holdings will take full ownership of the udon concept, with CEO Keith Bird handing over to FD Sam McIntyre
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NewsZia Lucia sees potential for 100 sites in five years
The London-based independent pizzeria has teamed up with GNF Worldwide to roll out a new franchise model, and will open its eleventh site in Chelsea this month
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NewsRichard Caring to open The Ivy in US as £1bn sale looms
The so-called King of Mayfair is selling the chain but plans to export the brand across the Atlantic, The Telegraph reports
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NewsWingstop shakes up senior leadership team
Chris Sherriff has been promoted to co-CEO as the brand announces a like-for-like sales uplift of over 50% in Q1 2024, with its estate expected to soon surpass 50 sites
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NewsPizzaExpress to launch new concept
The first ‘PizzaExpress Pod’ will open at the Tesco Extra store in Bursledon, Southampton, MCA understands
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NewsDez Amore opens first standalone restaurant
The Italian street food concept which has operated across several market-led destinations such as Camden, Mercato Mayfair, and Boxpark, launches a 1,178 sq ft flagship space on Fulham Road
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NewsItsu looks to double estate
The Julian Metcalfe-led group is looking to strengthen its foothold in London, as well as grow its presence in new locations across the country with its ‘temple’ flagship stores
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NewsHawksmoor explores potential sale
As the steak restaurant group looks to grow internationally, investment bank Stephens has been hired to run a sales process and is speaking to potential buyers in a deal that could value the business at £100m
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NewsJames Williams to launch new London restaurant
The former head of finance at Tortilla will relaunch his modern izakaya concept, Apothecary East, next year
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NewsBistrot Pierre invests in ‘brighter future’
The French casual dining group has undertaken a brand review while rolling out a new concept, significantly improving future EBITDA
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NewsIn pictures: Wingstop UK’s largest site to date
The wing concept has opened a 5,000 sq ft restaurant at London’s Westfield Stratford City, marking a key milestone as it looks to open its 50th site this summer
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NewsDes Gunewardena to open £10m restaurant at Olympia
The former D&D London boss is planning a new restaurant, bar and events space at the London exhibition venue, The Times reports