Restaurants News – Page 42
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NewsPrezzo to open first new restaurant in three years
Prezzo is to open a new restaurant within owner Cain International’s Islington Square development in North London – its first opening since 2018, with more in the pipeline.
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NewsHickory’s reports sales lift as property hunt continues
Hickory’s Smokehouse has reported a strong first week of trading as Covid-related restrictions continue to ease.
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NewsBurger King adds 17 sites to company-owned estate
Burger King UK has acquired Romford-based Burger King franchise business Zing Leisure Limited, in a deal which sees 17 sites added to its company-owned portfolio.
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NewsGordon Ramsay plans 10 more by summer
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is planning to open another 10 sites in the UK by the summer, following the appointment of Antony Perring as chief financial officer.
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NewsJeremy King: ‘Much of the sector is on the precipice of failure’
While the reopening of indoor dining is good news for operators, it will be against a background of “much of the hospitality sector remaining on the precipice of major failure”, according to Jeremy King, co-founder and CEO, Corbin & King.
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NewsGiggling Squid continues expansion
Giggling Squid, the BGF-backed Thai restaurant chain, is to open a 3,800 sq ft restaurant at Aquila Holding’s Bond Street mall in Chelmsford.
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NewsMcDonald’s to relaunch dine-in with table service
McDonald’s has confirmed it will begin to bring back eat-in from Monday (17 May), as lockdowns in England and Wales ease.
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NewsWendy’s: ‘UK consumers are ready for us’
Wendy’s is speaking to 20 potential franchisees in the UK about its expansion ambitions.
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NewsBoparan to trial three new concepts with Sainsbury’s
Boparan Restaurant Group has gone into partnership with Sainsbury’s to test two new Carluccio’s concepts, and a multi-brand offering.
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NewsGino D’Acampo links up with Meliá Hotels
Italian chef and restaurateur Gino D’Acampo has a agreed strategic partnership with Spanish group Meliá Hotels International to open a series of restaurants and bars in its venues.
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NewsTortilla partners with Merlin Entertainments
Fast-casual burrito brand Tortilla is to open a site at the Chessington World of Adventures Resort, as part of a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments.
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NewsRudy’s heads to Soho
Rudy’s Pizzeria, the Mission Mars concept, will make its London debut after acquiring the former Wahaca site on Soho’s Wardour Street.
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NewsHakkasan acquired by Tao Group Hospitality
Hakkasan Group has been acquired by US-based Tao Group Hospitality, which plans to expand its global portfolio of brands including in the UK.
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NewsBurger King promotes meat-free options
Burger King has expanded its range of meat-free items, adding a Vegan Royale to its menu. The burger is certified by The Vegan Society and is made with crispy-coated plant-based chicken.
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NewsNeds Noodle Bar prepares to kickstart franchise plans
Neds Noodle Bar is looking to restart its franchise drive, with hopes for 10-15 sites over the next few years, CEO James Breslaw told MCA.
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NewsFulham Shore presented with new sites on almost daily basis
Fulham Shore is continuing on its search for new locations for both its Franco Manca and The Real Greek businesses and is being presented with “excellent potential retail locations, almost on a daily basis”.
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NewsIndian restaurant Pataka planning to roll out concept
Recently launched Indian restaurant business Pataka is looking to roll out the concept across London with three additional openings already lined up.
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NewsHickory’s secures 13th site
Hickory’s Smokehouse has secured its 13th site – the former Marston’s pub in Nuthall, Nottinghamshire.
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NewsMiso to roll out Operation:Falafel
Miso Group, from chef Adria Wu and Dubai-based investor Tamer Bazzari, are bringing two new concepts to the UK.
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NewsEx Eat director plots QSR return
Former Eat director Aunaud Kaziewicz is launching a new concept which he is pitching as the Cote Brasserie of QSR.