Restaurants News – Page 17
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NewsCaring’s Le Caprice eyes return at Qatari Diar redevelopment
The real estate investment company is said to be in talks to sign Richard Caring’s Le Caprice and the Italian-American restaurant Carbone, for its redevelopment of the former US Embassy in Mayfair
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NewsTortilla to open four new travel hub sites with SSP
The Mexican-inspired restaurant brand first partnered with SSP in 2019 with a site at Euston station, and its growth strategy continues to target transport hubs and universities.
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NewsWingstop plots biggest year of expansion
The wing concept announced its biggest openings pipeline since its UK debut in 2018, with nine new locations to open this year and a further six under negotiation for 2024
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NewsLoungers celebrates 250 sites
The all-day concept opens its 250th site - Pionero Lounge in Rochdale - today, and remains on track to open 34 sites in the current financial year
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NewsFlat Iron breaks December weekly records
Like-for-like sales were up 29.8% during the festive period, with nine of the steak restaurant group’s 14 sites breaking weekly records
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NewsCreams menu innovation delivers sales uplift
The dessert cafe chain reported record festive trading, with a 5.8% rise in like-for-like sales, citing the introduction of reimagined classics and hot desserts to its menu
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NewsPopeyes set to double UK estate
With over 30 sites set to open in the next 12 months, including restaurants, drive-thrus, and delivery kitchens, the fried chicken brand looks to cement its presence nationwide
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NewsIHOP and Applebee owner eyes UK debut
Dine Brands International is showcasing its dual-branded restaurant concept to potential area developers and master franchisees for the UK market
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NewsPatty & Bun continues to look for growth opportunities
Following a CVA approved in October 2023, the burger brand’s neighbourhood sites and delivery sales continue to perform strongly, according to founder Joe Grossmann
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NewsSpaghetti House to roll out new concept
The Italian restaurant group has created a modern trattoria-style spin off of the existing Spaghetti House
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NewsMegan’s reports most successful Christmas to date
The all-day restaurant group reported 19.3% like-for-like sales growth and has lined up four openings for this year, remaining on track to deliver £30m in revenue
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NewsRestaurant Brands International to acquire largest Burger King franchisee
Carrols Group, which operates 1,022 Burger King and 60 Popeyes restaurants in the US, will be acquired as part of the ‘Reclaim the Flame’ plan to drive sales growth and profitability
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NewsArchie’s launches new concept at Trafford Palazzo
Archie’s Atomic will combine the brand’s signature American-style food and décor with a roller rink spanning over 5,380 sq ft, alongside a family arcade area and shake bar.
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NewsFat Phill’s set to launch in UK
The Amsterdam-based smash burger concept has signed a franchise agreement with Freshly Baked, Auntie Anne’s UK master franchisee, to open 100 UK sites
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NewsNoble Hospitality unveils expansion roadmap
The group behind Angus Steakhouse, Chotto Matte, Steak and Company, and Alley Cats Pizza has appointed Paul Sarlas as CEO
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NewsD&D London: Diverse portfolio shows ‘remarkable resilience’
Compared to the 2022 festive season, the group experienced “healthy growth” in overall revenue and EBITDA, both of which exceeded the prior year and budget
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NewsBoparan lines up 15 Slim Chickens for 2024
Nine company-owned sites and six franchises are set to open this year under the fast-casual chicken brand, as MD Satnam Leihal reports double-digit like-for-like growth at the restaurant group
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NewsWahaca returns to expansion trail
The Mexican-inspired group will open its 14th restaurant and first since 2018 in London’s Paddington Square in April 2024
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NewsMcDonald’s experiencing ‘meaningful business impact’ due to Middle East conflict
CEO Chris Kempczinski has said that “misinformation” about the fast food giant’s support for Israel is “disheartening and ill-founded”
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NewsSeoul Bird envisages five to seven London sites
Chef Judy Joo is keen to expand the Korean fried chicken concept’s London estate before taking the brand to other cities in the UK