Restaurants News – Page 481
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Denny’s again looks to the UK
Denny’s, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant chains in the US, is again looking to make its debut in the UK after telling M&C Report that it is “actively seeking potential new franchisees” here
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NewsCoal consolidates estate
Coal Grill & Bar has consolidated its estate after securing further openings in Gloucester and Swindon, whilst at the same time agreeing to sell its existing site in Wimbledon to Wahaca
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NewsBenito’s Hat secures Leadenhall site
Benito’s Hat Mexican Kitchen, the London-based restaurant chain, has secured a sixth site in London, M&C Report has learnt
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New falafel concept launches, eyes 100 sites
Falafel City, a new falafel concept from former chartered accountant Mitan Sachdev and his wife Kajal, has secured its first site in Finchley, north London, and has ambitious plans to grow to 100 outlets, M&C Report has learnt
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Chicken Shop to open in High Holborn
Soho House, the bar, restaurant and members club group led by Nick Jones, is set to open a further Chicken Shop site in High Holborn
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Regional “pockets of gold” to emerge
Regional towns and cities will emerge as “pockets of gold” this year as retailers and restaurants increase demand for key locations, according to a new report by Jones Lang LaSalle
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Restaurant launches Development Chef Club series
M&C Report’s sister title Restaurant is launching a new initiative – the Farm Frites Development Chef Club – aimed at informing, inspiring and interacting with the development chef and group executive chef community.
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NewsClear Leisure to franchise Garfield-themed restaurant in UK
Clear Leisure, the listed leisure investment company, has become the UK franchisee for Lasagnette, the family dining concept themed around the cartoon character Garfield, and is looking at sites in central London for its first two openings, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsLV secures London debut for The Alchemist
Living Ventures, the north west-based restaurant and bar company led by Tim Bacon, has secured its first site in London for its cocktail bar and restaurant concept, The Alchemist
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NewsYoung’s Seafood to open branded restaurant with Petrou bros
Young’s Seafood has announced a joint venture to open a Young’s branded fish & chip shop with renowned operators Mark and Pete Petrou
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Panchal to launch Dirty Bones venture
Dipak Panchal, who founded Chelsea hotspot The Valmont Club and Hot Pink in Wimbledon, is backing a new restaurant and bar concept called Dirty Bones in London’s Kensington
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Bonnie Gull lines up second site
Bonnie Gull, the seafood restaurant concept, has announced plans to open second site in central London
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Analyst corner
Leading analyst Nicholas Batram of Peel Hunt looks ahead to forthcoming trading updates from Domino’s, The Restaurant Group (TRG), Spirit Pub Company, JD Wetherspoon, Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) and Cineworld
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New Greek concept secures Ping Pong site
Bakaliko, a new Greek eat-in and grocery concept, is set to open its first site after securing the Ping Pong unit in London’s Paddington Street
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Danciger leaves M&S
Jason Danciger has stepped down as head of hospitality at Marks & Spencer (M&S) to become F&B Director at The Garden Centre Group
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Buenos Aires eyes Horsham opening
Buenos Aires Restaurants, the steakhouse chain, is in talks to regarding opening a ninth site in the south east
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Aikens to close Chelsea restaurant
Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tom Aikens is to close his eponymous flagship restaurant in Chelsea
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NewsFive Guys targets key cities
Five Guys, the popular US burger chain, is understood to be looking to add openings in key UK cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool in 2014
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Dabbous plans Charlotte Street opening
Ollie Dabbous, whose eponymous restaurant won its first Michelin star eight months after opening in 2012, has applied to operate a new restaurant and bar venture on the Curryleaf site in London’s Fitzrovia under the name Barnyard
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Brooklyn Bowl confirms UK launch
Brooklyn Bowl, the highly-regarded New York-based live music, bowling alley and restaurant venue, has confirmed the details of its launch in the UK this winter