Restaurants News – Page 108
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NewsB&W creates global division for Middle East expansion
Black and White Hospitality, the Marco Pierre White-fronted restaurant group, has launched a new division that will focus on expanding its reach globally.
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NewsBenito’s Hat confirms two new openings
Benito’s Hat, the Calculus-backed Mexican chain has confirmed two new openings.
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NewsHaute Dolci opening in Blackburn
Haute Dolci, the luxury dessert bar concept, is opening in Waterloo Pavilions, Blackburn.
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NewsKaspas lines up six more
Kaspas, the desert parlour franchise, has lined up six new sites, part of a plan to reach 80 by the end of the year, MCA has learnt.
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NewsFranco Manca secures Aldwych site
Fulham Shore is to open its 43rd Franco Manca, in Aldwych, and is in advanced talks on another central London site, MCA understands.
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NewsPolpo MD Macdonald departs
Scott Macdonald has left his role as managing director of Polpo, MCA understands.
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NewsSarlas to launch Taiwanese concept in Marylebone
Paul Sarlas, the former Ping Pong Dim Sum chief executive, is launching a new Taiwanese concept Bao & Bing in Marylebone, MCA understands. The 40-cover concept, set to launch in 22 Paddington Street, will specialise in steamed bao buns, ‘bing’ Taiwanese pancakes, ‘wheel cake’ made from adkuki beans, grilled corn ...
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NewsRule of Tum crowdfunding to open two new concepts
A Rule of Tum Group is looking to source £400k of investment on Crowdcube in order to open two new concepts.
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Leon to open at Cheshire Oaks
Leon, the John Vincent-led group, is to open its third site in the North West, after securing a site in the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.
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Carluccio’s appoints Graham Ford as commercial director
Carluccio’s has appointed Graham Ford, the former Bill’s chief operating officer, as commercial director.
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NewsPret sets up Food Advisory Panel
Pret a Manger has hired former Food Standards Agency boss Tim Smith to set up a Food Advisory Panel to review its allergen policies and procedures.
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NewsGrillstock founders eye rollout for new Cali brand
Grillstock co-founder Jon Finch has told MCA new Californian-inspired all-day concept Quay St Diner could be rolled out to other towns.
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NewsLuke Johnson under pressure to step down from audit committee
Luke Johnson is under increasing pressure to step down from Patisserie Holdings’ audit committee, ahead of a shareholder meeting tomorrow, The Times has reported.
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CockaDoodleMoo Rochdale to be converted to WowYauChow
EatsMeatsWest, the Henry Yau-fronted restaurant group, its converting its CockaDoodleMoo Rochdale site into new Chinese brand WowYauChow.
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NewsTRG gambles big on Wagamama deal
The Restaurant Group (TRG) chief executive Andy McCue has rolled the dice and landed on Wagamama – arguably the UK restaurant sector’s best-in-class concept. It is a gamble that many would argue the Frankie & Benny’s operator had to take, but – with TRG’s shareholder still to OK the deal – what does it mean for both businesses and for the wider sector, asks Mark Wingett.
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NewsJames Hart: 'We still feel like we have the personal touch'
The Harts Group, the operator of Barrafina and El Pastor, has doubled its headcount and made a number of key hires to support the opening of five new restaurants at the Coal Drops Yard development, and to continue its strategy of cautious, organic expansion.
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NewsIvy Collection to reveal Asian-style format in Spinningfields
The Ivy Spinningfields will be the first restaurant in the collection with ‘The Ivy Asian’ on the second floor.
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NewsDacosta confirms details of paella concept launch
Quique Dacosta, the three Michelin-star Spanish chef, has revealed his new rice-focused concept will be called Arroz QD, and will open in Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia in early 2019.
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NewsTRG swoops in to purchase Wagamama in £357m deal
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has announced it has conditionally agreed to purchase the entire capital of Mabel Topco Limited – the holding company of a group that owns and operates Wagamama.
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NewsThe Vurger Co. secures private investment for expansion plans
The Vurger Co. has secured investment from founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, as it looks to expand its vegan burger business, according to Plant Based News.