Restaurants News – Page 3
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NewsCarl’s Jr.targeting 100 UK sites in four years
Boparan Restaurant Group BRG is aiming to open at least 100 sites across the UK under Californian burger brand Carl’s Jr. in the next four years.
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NewsParogon looking to add at least three sites per year
The premium pub operator is targeting large freehold sites as well as more compact units to further the rollout of its Mediterranean concept Willow.
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NewsThe fed-up restaurants charging £50 per cancellation
A growing number of upmarket restaurants are now charging their customers before they’ve set foot in the doorway
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NewsGordon Ramsay: Every restaurant heavyweight was desperate for 22 Bishopsgate
The chef-restaurateur has invested a substantial amount of his own money in the four-floor multi-restaurant project, which he put in excess of £20m
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NewsBonchon on the lookout for franchise partners
The Korean fried chicken concept, which operates more than 455 sites worldwide, is seeking franchisees to bring the brand to the UK
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NewsD&D London announces name change
The restaurant and bar group will change its name to The Evolv Collection in April 2025, with a new logo, website and loyalty scheme to launch alongside its new corporate identity
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NewsCity Restaurants Group acquires Detroit pizza concept
The parent company behind Afrikana and Mowchi is seeking franchise partners for Crave, the latest addition to its portfolio
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NewsHigh-end restaurants adopt minimum spend to combat ‘reservation-squatting’
Gymkhana, Dorian and Hutong are trying to deter bots and influencers with deposits, the Financial Times reports.
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NewsKFC to relocate corporate HQ from Kentucky to Texas
Parent company Yum! Brands said the move would position the group for sustainable growth, albeit Kentucky politicians called on the company to rethink its decision
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NewsIndividual Restaurants launches new pizza concept
The group is to open Naples-inspired restaurant Forbici, on Manchester’s Cross Street next month, as part of its plans to accelerate the growth of the business.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Loungers, Ottolenghi and Wingers
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NewsGino D’Acampo hotel partner taking claims ‘very seriously’
International hotel group Meliá, which has at least four UK restaurants linked with Italian TV personality D’Acampo, is “closely monitoring” the allegations against him
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NewsMcDonald’s names UK as one of most ‘challenged’ markets
The company’s Q4 results were partly offset by negative comparable sales in some markets, led by the UK, with new initiatives implemented to drive performance
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NewsHonest Smash + Grab ‘off to a flying start’
The burger restauant group is looking to open another two or three sites under its spin-off QSR brand this year, with breakfast options being explored
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NewsNoble Hospitality Group revenue boosted by expansion
The parent company of Chotto Matte, Angus Steakhouse, and Alley Cats Pizza reported £54.2m revenue for the 18 months ended 30 April 2024
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NewsVarious Eateries encouraged by growing momentum
The group reported 9% revenue growth in FY24 and a solid start to FY25, including a strong festive period that reinforced confidence in its trajectory
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NewsDaisy Green grows turnover by 27%
The Aussie-style cafe-restaurant operator, which trades from 17 venues in London, generated turnover of £22.7m in FY24 and looks to continue investing in new sites
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NewsSan Carlo Group expands international presence
The Italian restaurant group will refurbish its existing estate in the UK while making its US debt with a launch in Miami this spring
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NewsChick-fil-A makes UK debut in Belfast
The American QSR chain has opened at Applegreen’s Lisburn South Services, serving its signature chicken sandwich, lemonade, and hand-breaded nuggets
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NewsCaprinos Pizza looks to further expansion
The group, which operates more than 100 UK locations, has launched in Ireland as it continues to build its presence both at home and overseas