Restaurants News – Page 22
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NewsOllie’s House to open in Parsons Green
Megan’s on the Green has closed to focus on bigger venues, with ‘little brother’ pan-Asian concept Ollie’s House to open at the former Parson Green site
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NewsFlat Iron fights for Covid BI payout
Flat Iron joins a series of restaurant businesses bringing legal proceedings against its insurer for pandemic-related losses.
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NewsChipotle unveils new premium design
The Mexican-inspired concept’s has launched a partnership with Harrison by revealing a new modernised design at its flagship Westfield London venue
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NewsJeremy King to launch two further restaurants
In addition to returning to the restaurant scene with The Park - due to open in spring next year - King will launch another two restaurants in the West End
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NewsActivist investor weighs bid for TRG divisions
Activist investor TMR Capital is reported to be weighing a bid for The Restaurant Group’s Brunning & Price and Leisure divisions
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NewsSimpler menus, less meat and closing for lunch: how UK restaurants are adapting to tough times
The cost of living crisis and labour shortages is forcing hospitality venues to adopt a new normal, The Guardian reports
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NewsJamie Oliver hasn’t ‘lost faith’ in the industry
The chef has said the collapse of his restaurant chain was ”utterly devastating” - but he hasn’t “lost faith” as he pushes ahead with plans to open a new restaurant
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NewsTattu rebrands as Permanently Unique
The independent restaurant group has rebranded as part of plans to launch a new concept and grow the brand internationally
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NewsHawksmoor announces £15 deal on strike days
The steak restaurant group will offer £15 steak and frites to encourage customers to visit venues during the upcoming rail and tube strikes
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NewsChipotle signs first franchise agreement
Chipotle has signed its first ever franchise agreement with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group to open locations in the Middle East
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NewsMcDonald’s says it has 'fallen short'
The chain has “deeply apologised” following a BBC investigation that revealed over 100 allegations from workers relating to sexual assault, harassment, racism, and homophobia
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NewsTortilla announces progress on expansion
In a H1 2023 update, the Mexican concept announced record performances at its franchised sites with SSP, with further sites in the pipeline
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NewsLoungers increases ambitions to 600 sites
Loungers continues to scale up operations with 34 sites planned for the current year, as CEO Nick Collins reveals it sees scope for 600 in total
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Sexy Fish, Tortilla, Chopstix and more
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NewsTampopo’s David Fox: ‘Standing still is not an option’
A constant focus on evolution in response to customer demand is the key to keeping a restaurant business moving forward, Tampopo founder David Fox tells MCA
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NewsRestaurant insolvency rate reaches decade high
A total of 3,347 eateries have been unable to pay their debts in the two years to March 2023, according to data from the Insolvency Service
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NewsJeremy King reveals new project
The Park will be a 21st Century-style grand cafe & brasserie, and will open in the £500m Fenton Whelan Park Modern building, overlooking Hyde Park
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NewsNeds Noodle Bar: ‘We’d love to do a trade deal’
Co-managing director James Breslaw tells MCA the business is looking for a trade deal opportunity as the brand expands through franchising
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NewsD&D shutters Canary Wharf site
The London-based premium restaurant group has closed its French-style restaurant, Plateau - its sixth closure this year
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NewsHigh Court approves Prezzo restructuring plan
The Italian group is focused on supporting sustainable, long-term growth ambitions for its 97 restaurants, with an investment in new menus and talent