Restaurants News – Page 4
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NewsDishoom to open first Permit Room in London
The Indian restaurant group is launching its sister concept on 186 Portobello Road, a prominent site previously occupied by the Portobello Gin Distillery
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NewsGDK makes move into travel hubs
German Doner Kebab has opened its first train station restaurant, in London’s Victoria station, with a further 25 sites planned to open in 2025.
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NewsAlmost Famous shutters estate
The burger restaurant brand has closed its three remaining sites in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, citing lingering Covid debt and rising costs
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NewsPopeyes targeting a further +45 restaurant openings in 2025
The QSR brand, which achieved £150m in sales last year, is accelerating its medium target of 350 sites, with new openings planned in Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol among other major UK cities
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Carl’s Jr., Fuwa Fuwa, Fat Phill’s and more
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NewsCaptain D’s signs 20-site UK deal
The US fast-casual seafood concept will make its UK debut in London in 2025 after signing a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced restaurant operators
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NewsSix by Nico posts record results amid rapid expansion
The company invested £8.3m in expanding its portfolio, opening seven Six by Nico locations across the UK and Ireland in 2024, with a new site in Bristol slated to open next month
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NewsHarry Ramsden’s seeks franchisees for German expansion
Following a successful overseas debut in Malaysia, the fish and chips specialist is looking to expand the brand further
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NewsGDK sales surpass £160m
Parent company Hero Brands said the kebab chain will continue to expand globally, while fried chicken concept Sides will roll out 200 UK sites over the next decade
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NewsJKS Restaurants achieves £73m turnover
The multi-brand group, which operates c25 restaurants across the UK and Middle East, has continued to introduce new concepts while expanding existing ones
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NewsNando’s to reveal refreshed vision
The group will focus on amplifying its commercial performance through social and economic inclusion, community, planet, and partnering with purpose, according to CEO Mark Standish
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NewsHeart with Smart looks to secure future
The Pizza Hut Restaurants operator is in advanced talks with potential buyers, with the aim of selecting a preferred bidder this month
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NewsHospitality staff consider legal action due to ‘cover charges’
Restaurants including The Ivy and The Wolseley add a mandatory cover charge to diners’ bills on top of a service charge, with only the latter passed on to workers, The Guardian reports
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NewsSixth Street acquires Wingstop UK
The California-based investment firm has acquired a majority stake in the UK arm of the QSR chain, reportedly for more than £400m, with co-founders Tom Grogan, Herman Sahota, and Saul Lewin remaining minority shareholders
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NewsCGL ‘continuing to assess viability’ of D&D London estate
D&D operator CGL Holdings saw turnover drop and losses rise in its financial results, albeit outgoing CEO David Loewi said “the prospects for the D&D group are excellent”
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NewsWimpy returns to Brighton
The burger chain, which closed its Brighton restaurant in 2006, has returned to the city following a £500,000 investment
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NewsGusto continues strong trading
The Italian restaurant group has maintained site profitability and cash conversion, underpinned by a strong guest experience, continued investment in staff, and effective marketing
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NewsKFC launches new spinoff concept Saucy
Saucy will debut in Orlando, Florida, later this month, offering a menu focused on chicken tenders and 11 sauce options
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NewsPizzaExpress to make US debut in Florida
Launching with franchise group Purple Square Management Company, the brand hopes to reach 1,000 restaurants globally (including the UK) by 2030
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NewsAzzurri Group delivers transformational year
The group achieved an 18% increase in revenue to £303.1m for the year ended 30 June 2024, while successfully transitioning from a pure-play restaurant operator to a hospitality investment platform