Restaurants News – Page 369
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Neds signs international 100 site franchise deal
Neds Noodle Bar, the London-based fast food concept, has signed an international franchise deal to open up to 100 sites beginning with the UK, Germany and UAE, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsCeru raising EIS funds to roll-out
Ceru, the fledgling Mediterranean/Middle Eastern concept from Barry Hilton, is raising c.£1m through the Enterprise Investment Scheme to roll the brand out initially across London before branching out to other towns and transport hubs, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsFive Guys strengthens regional pipeline
Five Guys has strengthened its regional openings pipeline after securing a site in Milton Keynes and its second unit in Leeds
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NewsMcDonald’s to test all-day breakfast
McDonald’s is to trial all-day breakfasts next month in the US as its continues to explore ways to evolve its offer against a backdrop of declining sales
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SSP expands into China
SSP, the travel food operator, has secured a £60m six-year contract with with Beijing Capital International to introduce eight brands to Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) in China
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Franco Manca acquisition “major step forward”
Fulham Shore has said that its acquisition of Franco Manca represents a major step forward in the implementation of its strategy
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UK restaurant to introduce ticketing system
The Clove Club restaurant in London’s Shoreditch is to become the first in the UK to introduce a system in which diners must purchase tickets in advance
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NewsFulham Shore agrees to acquire Franco Manca
Fulham Shore has conditionally agreed to acquire the 10-strong Franco Manca chain for c£27.5m
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Tasty sees 46% rise in pre-tax profits in FY14
Tasty, operator of the Wildwood brand, saw revenue rise 28% in the 52 weeks to 28 December with a 46% increase in pre-tax profits.
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NewsPizzaluxe to extend Crowdcube campaign
PizzaLuxe, the highly-regarded, gourmet concept founded by Laura Pabon and Paul Goodale, is extending its Crowdcube campaign, M&C Report understands.
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Bagel Boy doubles up in Bristol
Bagel Boy, a Bristol-based cafe and takeaway, has opened its second site in the city on Gloucester Road
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Fourth Clink site to open next month
More details have been released about the fourth site for The Clink – the charity operating restaurants in prisons, staffed by offenders.
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Chicken Town launches crowdfunding pitch
Chicken Town, a healthier approach to fried chicken, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to open its first restaurant in north London in September in a disused firestation on Tottenham Green
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New York’s Serendipity 3 makes international debut
Legendary New York celebrity haunt Serendipity 3 is going international with three outlets set to open in Dubai.
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Les Gourmet des Ternes opens second UK site
Landmark Paris restaurant Les Gourmet des Ternes is opening its second London site next month, M&C Report understands.
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Former Blumenthal protégé joins Lidl
The former head chef of Heston Blumenthal’s Hinds Head pub has become chef in residence for discount supermarket chain Lidl.
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NewsPrezzo launches Spring menu
Prezzo, the TPG Capital-owned restaurant group, has launcing its Spring menu on 2 April
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Masterchef star secures Greek Street site
A star of the Australian version of Masterchef has snapped up a site in London’s Greek Street.
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NewsSmith & Wollensky planning second London site
Nathan Evans, the man in charge of developing an international arm of high-end American steakhouse concept Smith & Wollensky, has said the group is already planning its second London site, ahead of opening at London’s Adelphi building in June
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NewsPizza Rossa eyeing smaller format stores
Pizza Rossa, the artisanal pizza by the slice concept from Corrado Accardi, is close to securing a site in a retail complex in east London as part of plans to introduce the concept to smaller sites, M&C Report has learnt.