Restaurants News – Page 17
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NewsRosa’s Thai makes international debut
The Thai concept, which operates 33 UK restaurants, has opened its 34th and first international site in Dubai
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NewsZizzi to launch new loyalty platform
Zillionaire’s Club will reward customers each time they visit its restaurants, use click and collect or purchase Zizzi for delivery. There are also plans to link it to the brand’s retail products.
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NewsMarugame Udon Europe rolls out next stage of expansion
The Japanese noodle concept is planning to open 150 sites across Europe by 2027, with six sites to open in the UK by spring 2023
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NewsBodean’s BBQ founder to launch sandwich concept
Bodean’s BBQ founder Andre Blais is launching premium sandwich business Gerry’s Hot Subs, and has currently raised £190,000 on Seedrs
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NewsPeckwater acquires ex Bird site
The 3,200 sq ft space in Shoreditch will serve as a restaurant, development kitchen and engagement centre for Stonegate-backed virtual restaurant company
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NewsFridays launches ‘Show Your Stripes’ campaign
The campaign, which encourages guests to ‘come as they are’, is part of major repositioning of the brand
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NewsLeon announces five new London openings
The brand will open in Brixton, Euston Rd, and Battersea, with additional sites in Clapham and Southbank later in the year
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NewsControversial plans for Hooters restaurant in Liverpool knocked back
The American food chain’s hopes to open in Liverpool have been knocked back by councillors, Metro reports
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NewsLeon expands grocery range to Ocado and Asda
The grocery line, launched in 2019 exclusively in Sainsbury’s, will be expanded to Ocado and Asda in October
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NewsLas Iguanas pilots service robots
Following a recent trial at Bella Italia, The Big Table Group will begin piloting service robots at two Las Iguanas restaurants to improve the customer experience
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NewsPatty & Bun to roll out delivery kitchens
The 11-strong London-based burger chain has partnered with food tech startup Growth Kitchen to broaden its delivery reach in the capital
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NewsJamie Oliver Group to open new Dublin restaurant
The chef’s global restaurant business is to open the new restaurant with franchise partner Gerry Fitzpatrick, as part of plans to grow its estate by 18 sites this year
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NewsPizza Hut Restaurants: The ambiguity of the model is a positive
The fact the brand is hard to categorise is a positive in terms of its ongoing evolution, says Heart With Smart Group CEO Jens Hofma
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NewsFat Hippo to make London debut
The Northern-based burger concept will open its 15th restaurant and first London site in Shoreditch on 14 October, followed by a second London site next year
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NewsChopstix secures new franchise agreement
The Asian QSR concept has secured a long-term franchise agreement with Sparta Foods, with plans to open 25 stores in North Wales and the Northwest
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NewsCaravan to take first steps outside London
Group CEO Laura Harper-Hinton speaks about embarking on a new expansion strategy and growing the offer at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsIndividual Restaurants launches new Piccolo format
The operator of the Piccolino, Riva Blu, and The Restaurant Bar & Grill brands has opened three restaurants under its new Italian concept
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NewsCordon bleugh? Worms and crickets could soon be tickling French palates
Burgundy insect farm ramps up production to offer a meat-free future, The Observer reports
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NewsInnovation more important than ever in hospitality
Chefs and restaurateurs at MCA’s Restaurant Conference discussed the importance of offering a unique experience in a competitive marketplace
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NewsBig Table acquires Banana Tree
The group has acquired the nine-strong pan-Asian chain Banana Tree for an undisclosed sum, with Anne Chow to lead Banana Tree as managing director