Restaurants News – Page 19
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NewsPizza Punks targets nationwide rollout
The eight-strong pizza concept plans to expand into Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham next year, with four sites in major university cities to follow
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NewsKricket secures funding ahead of fourth site launch
The modern Indian concept will launch in Canary Wharf, having secured a new round of funding from White Rabbit Projects alongside additional funds from the founders
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NewsKFC opens first little drive-thru in UK
Opening in Stafford, the new model is designed to plug the gap in smaller trade zones and for tight sites
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NewsBerenjak goes international with Dubai location
JKS Restaurants has identified growth opportunites in the Middle East, after the group’s Sri Lankan restaurant brand Hoppers launched its first international outpost in Doha last year
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NewsNeat Burger to shutter four UK venues
The plant-based burger brand is to close half of its UK estate, citing the impact of rising rents, reduced footfall, and the cost of living crisis
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NewsExpansion in London remains top priority for Chipotle
Citing the rising popularity of the brand across London, the 16-strong fast casual chain said it will prioritise further expansion in the capital
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NewsSubway gears up to launch kiosks
Speaking to MCA earlier this year, UK MD Nigel Doughty said the enhancements will continue Subway’s move towards a more contemporary brand
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NewsEdition Capital backs Farmer J
Farmer J currently has 10 locations in London and looks to expand further in the capital, in the UK, and eventually internationally
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NewsPizzaExpress launches on Just Eat for Business
The Italian casual dining chain is the latest restaurant partner on the corporate delivery platform, joining Pasta Evangelists, Wahaca and Yo! Sushi.
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NewsKFC to expand drive-thru estate
KFC is set to open 10 new branches in the next three months, comprising both drive-thrus and high street stores, as it targets the 1,500-site mark in the UK
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NewsCasa do Frango: We will continue to strive for expansion
Co-founder Marco Mendes told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that the London-based concept sees opportunity to bring Portuguese food to British tastebuds, in a more elevated dining space
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NewsAldi to open ‘bottomless pigs in blankets’ pop-up restaurant
Located in North London’s Camden Passage, the restaurant will offer a six-course menu of Aldi’s pigs in blankets range.
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NewsWingstop continues expansion with Scottish sites
The brand will opened in Glasgow yesterday and will open in Edinburgh next month
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NewsLoungers on track for 34 new sites this year
The all-day operator’s accelerated rollout plan remains firmly on track, with the opening of its first Cosy Club in Oxford as well as three new Lounges
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NewsPosh restaurant chains ‘just assembling’ dishes
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver said that customers think they’re “getting a posh meal”, but much of the food is prepared off-site
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NewsWagamama actively exploring loyalty programme
The Asian-inspired chain sees tech as a fundamental component of its growth strategy and is looking into a loyalty scheme, CEO Thomas Heier told MCA’s Restaurant Conference
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NewsPurezza announces merger with La Fauxmagerie
The sustainable restaurant group aims to expand its culinary footprint alongside artisan cheese brand La Fauxmagerie, acquiring a majority stake in the company.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK boss summoned for questioning over staff allegations
The Business & Trade Committee has summoned Alistair Macrow as the BBC reveals a further 160 allegations of staff mistreatment in McDonald’s UK stores
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NewsDigital evolution drives higher spend for Burger King
Burger King UK has seen both net restaurant and comparable sales growth in Q3 2023, with completed remodels driving uplifts and returns ahead of expectations in key markets, according to Restaurant Brands International chief executive Josh Kobza
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NewsPizzaExpress owners may make rival bid, TRG says
The Restaurant Group has said it will ‘carefully consider’ a rival bid, which may result in a bidding war between Apollo and PizzaExpress owners Wheel Topco