Restaurants News – Page 46
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NewsTasty achieves rent reductions and concessions on more than half of estate
Wildwood operator Tasty has achieved rent reductions and lease concessions on more than half of its estate, two months after it announced it was exploring a potential company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsGSG Hospitality to launch new concept in Liverpool’s The Plaza
Liverpool-based restaurant and bar group GSG Hospitality is set to open a new concept as part of a transformation of the city’s Plaza building. In partnership with Bruntwood Works, which is embarking on a £3m redesign of the building, GSG will create a social space, including a coffee shop, restaurant, cocktail bar and pop-up retail area. The concept, which will be revealed next year, will sit alongside a customer lounge and coworking suites on The Plaza’s ground floor.
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NewsNeat Burger opens in Soho
Neat Burger, the plant-based burger chain, has opened its third dine-in outlet, on 33 Old Compton Street, Soho.
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NewsRamsay rolls out ‘street’ restaurant concepts
Gordon Ramsay has announced plans to expand his ‘street concept’ restaurant portfolio across London, with three openings set before the end of the year.
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NewsRoux at Parliament Square announces permanent closure
Roux at Parliament Square – the RA Group-owned restaurant in London’s Westminster – has been forced to close permanently because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsKFC to roll out electric vehicle charging points at 450 sites
KFC UK & Ireland is to roll out rapid electric vehicle charging points at up to 450 of its restaurants across the country.
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NewsCocotte opens fourth London restaurant
French rotisserie restaurant concept Cocotte has opened its fourth London restaurant in Queens Park.
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NewsPolpo’s Richard Beaty buys back remaining sites
Polpo co-founder Richard Beatty has bought the restaurant group’s last two remaining sites, including its debut venue, out of administration.
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NewsPrezzo acquired by Cain International
Private equity firm Cain International has acquired Prezzo from previous owners TPG as a going concern.
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NewsSteak concept Tomahawk to make London debut
Tomahawk restaurant group will open its debt restaurant in London this week.
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NewsTaco Bell to launch digital-only store in Wembley
Taco Bell will open its first digital-only restaurant in the UK next week in Wembley.
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NewsM Restaurants to use champagne-serving robots through December
M Restaurants, the Rare Restaurants-owned brand, has announced it plans to use robot waiters alongside staff at its two London sites upon reopening. Through December, M Threadneedle Street and M Victoria Street will make use of the robots – named Bailey and Sage – to serve champagne to customers, travelling between the bar and tables delivering flutes and bottles. The bots will also offer seasonal greetings, and have the option to display personalised messages to guests.
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NewsSlim Chickens signs second franchise deal
Slim Chickens, the Boparan Restaurant Group-owned fast causal concept, has entered into its second franchise agreement. The new deal between Boparan and franchisee KK Restaurants SW will see the brand open five restaurants across the south west of England, with the first due to open in Exeter next month. The Exeter restaurant will be Slim Chickens’ tenth UK site, and second franchise-operated location following its Manchester Trafford Centre opening last month with partner JRK Restaurants.
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NewsFive Guys to push on with expansion following strong lockdown trading
Five Guys will push on with its expansion plans despite the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, with at least three new openings set before the end of the year.
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NewsDishoom launch vegan at-home kit
Indian restaurant concept Dishoom has expanded its at-home range with the addition of a vegan sausage naan roll kit. The business launched its first at-home offer – the bacon naan roll kit – during the March lockdown, but following calls from plant-based consumers has created a second kit for its online store. The vegan sausage naan roll kit will include ingredients for two rolls with masala chai, alongside cooking instructions, for £16 including delivery.
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NewsThe Breakfast Club founder: ‘I’m not good enough for us right now’
The Breakfast Club is recruiting a new managing director to take the business up to 30 sites.
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NewsJollibee launches third UK site ahead of 2021 expansion drive
Jollibee, the Filipino fast food chain, is to open its third UK site this week in Leicester.
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NewsSelfridges swaps Hemsley + Hemsley for new concept Hive
London’s Selfridges is set to launch a honey-themed restaurant concept, Hive, next month. Due to open in early December, the concept will replace Hemsley + Hemsley on the building’s third floor and will serve a menu focused around the brand’s on-site-produced honey. Alongside its all-day menu, the restaurant will offer a range of honey and cheese pairings and a cheese and honey afternoon tea experience.
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NewsCaines preps Exmouth beach bar
Chef Michael Caines will launch a bar, restaurant, cafe and patisserie in Exmouth as part of the Devon town’s seafront regeneration project.
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NewsTGI Fridays to launch sister brand 63rd+1st
TGI Fridays has announced the launch of a new cocktail bar and restaurant brand, 63rd+1st.