Restaurants News – Page 11
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NewsTaro ventures outside London
The Japanese restaurant group has opened its seventh site in Brentwood as well as its eighth site in Catford
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NewsWingstop UK named fastest growing restaurant group
The wing brand was placed in The Sunday Times 100 fastest growing companies, alongside Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery, Wafflemeister and Emerald Hospitality
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NewsWimbledon serves up luxury hospitality deal with Le Gavroche revival
Sporting events increasingly focus on premium packages for wealthy individuals as corporate clients cut back
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NewsGordon Ramsay to enter India
The chef’s restaurant group is parterning with Travel Food Services on a three-year programme to open six restaurants under Street Pizza, Street Burger, and Gordon Ramsay Plane Food To-Go brands at airport terminals across India
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NewsIsland Poke sold in pre-pack administration
The chain’s trading performance undermined the viability of the CVA put forth to creditors, resulting in a sale, according to Begbies Traynor
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NewsHawksmoor unveils new Chicago restaurant
The opening this week is a key step in the steak restaurant group’s international expansion plans, as it remains on target to clear £100m in sales this year
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NewsBone Daddies actively seeking new sites
The group is looking to expand its existing concepts - Bone Daddies, Flesh & Buns, and Shack-fuyu - and has entered a joint venture for a fourth brand
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NewsTortilla acquires Fresh Burritos
The €3.95m (£3.34m) acquisition of Europe’s second largest fast casual Mexican restaurant group marks the latest step forward in Tortilla’s growth strategy, which includes developing the brand internationally and doubling down on franchising
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NewsThai Leisure Group reports ‘solid and stable’ sales
The casual dining operator credits “adept marketing and refined brand positioning” for ensuring its Chaophraya and Thaikhun brands remain relevant and attractive in the current market
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NewsCaravan attains B Corp certification
The founders credited sustainable coffee sourcing programmes, energy-efficient roasting, and charity partnerships as important factors behind its strong scores
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NewsPopeyes celebrates 50-site milestone
The chain has announced its 50th UK opening on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street, and remains on track to double its estate this year
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NewsIn pictures: GDK’s ‘Doner Worthy of the Daylight’ campaign
The campaign looks to transform the perception of kebabs as a late night snack or guilty pleasure
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NewsWhitbread restaurants report slow first quarter
The Beefeater and Brewers Fayre operator reported strong breakfast sales driven by high occupancy in hotels, but offset by softer trading in branded restaurants
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NewsWhitbread workers threaten group with legal action
Workers from the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, and Table Table brands have claimed poor consultation on planned job cuts and closures
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NewsSnowfox owner Zensho brings ramen concept to UK
Snowfox Group’s owner Zensho Holdings has launched a new Japanese ramen concept Ichikokudo Hokkaido in the UK with plans to expand nationwide
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NewsThe Ledbury reclaims the title of UK’s Best Restaurant
Brett Graham’s Notting Hill restaurant triumphed at the National Restaurant Awards, 12 years after it last held the title, while Michel Roux Jr was awarded Lifetime Achievement
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NewsMiddle East buyers miss out as Caring walks away from The Ivy
Sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Saudi were beaten to Troia restaurants by a mystery bidder as the owner decides to cash in his stake completely
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NewsKOL and Ikoyi named in World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Owned by MCA publisher William Reed, the World’s 50 Best annual ceremony took place in Las Vegas this week, with MJMK Restaurants’ KOL named at number 17 and Ikoyi at number 42
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NewsFireaway Pizza launches new Express format
The new smaller footprint format in Gravesend is a first for both the pizza chain and forecourt operator Highway Stops Retail, and will be rolled out to other locations if successful
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NewsZaap Thai to launch new Asian-inspired chicken shop
The ‘beak to feet’ concept intends to redefine the chicken shop with an Asian-inspired twist, offering flavours like chilli tamarind and Tom Yum spice