Restaurants News – Page 7
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NewsCaviar House & Prunier closes four Heathrow sites
The upmarket restaurant, bar and retail concept has been acquired out of administration, saving a further three airport locations
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NewsVelvet Taco announces Soho debut in spring 2025
Piccadilly Circus will be the US brand’s first international location, with more sites planned across the UK in the coming years
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NewsAzumi continues to expand portfolio
The global restaurant group, which operates Roka and Zuma in London, has reported £205m in revenue for 2023, along with new additions to its overseas portfolio
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NewsKFC UK delivers 4% increase in turnover
Turnover rose to £294m in 2023 as the QSR giant pushes forward with expansion to reach the 1,500-site mark in the UK
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NewsPopeyes rollout uplifts revenue to £58m
The business increased its number of sites from 17 to 38 in 2023, and aims to reach the 70-site mark by the end of 2024, supported by investment from TDR Capital
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NewsBreal Capital and Calveton acquire TGI Fridays
The deal involves 51 restaurants and will secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs, and will see TGI Fridays continue to operate across the UK, with the group hopeful it may be able to secure further locations following discussions with the landlords
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds-up this week’s latest openings stories, featuring Boojum, Heartwood Collection, Popeyes, Heavenly Desserts and more
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NewsIn pictures: Wagamama’s new trend-led menu
Part of the new ‘no one way to wagamama’ campaign, the pan-Asian casual dining operator is looking to position itself as a ‘versatile eating house for every occasion’
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NewsGBK increases turnover to £96.2m
The Boparan Restaurant Group-owned burger chain increased turnover from £49.5m in 2022, after transferring a number of Slim Chickens and Carluccio’s branded sites from other parts of the group
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NewsPermanently Unique announces next phase of growth
The TATTU operator will debut its Fenix and Louis brands in London along with its first international location in Dubai, with a new £15m credit facility secured to fund expansion
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NewsBurger & Lobster achieves sales uplift
The London-based restaurant group’s nine-strong portfolio has delivered 4% sales growth in 2023, with the refurbishment programme driving results
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NewsFormer ‘rudest restaurant in London’ fined after mice found in kitchen
Chinatown’s renowned Wong Kei has been prosecuted for food hygiene offences and fined more than £40,000
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NewsThe high stakes risks and rewards of the biggest ever Dishoom menu shake up
Co-founders and cousins Kavi and Shamil Thakrar are introducing 23 new and updated food dishes, as well as drinks, in an overhaul
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NewsMeatLiquor acquires Covent Garden site
Meatailer Ltd has acquired the lease of former Asian fusion restaurant Circus, in Covent Garden, marking a return to the area for the burger restaurant business.
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NewsIn pictures: Giraffe unveils new Manchester Airport venue
The new restaurant, designed in partnership with Harrison, marks continued expansion within travel hubs, with Giraffe now present in over 10 airports globally
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NewsPopeyes’ Tom Crowley on brand’s meteoric growth
Nearly three years on from the US brand’s UK debut, Crowley will take to the stage at MCA’s Restaurant Conference to speak about Popeyes’ journey to 50 sites and counting, and why he’s determined to build something to be proud of.
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NewsDaniel Land launches bakery-restaurant concept
The Coco di Mama co-founder is launching hybrid all-day concept Don’t Tell Dad in Lonsdale Road, Queen’s Park
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NewsChick-fil-A announces first five UK restaurant locations
The American QSR brand is opening in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool, and London, part of a longer term to invest $100m in the UK over the next 10 years
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NewsFive Guys UK revenue surges past £300m
The group reported £316.4m in revenue in 2023, alongside total revenue of £542.9m for its European operations as it continues its rollout across the continent
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NewsVelvet Taco to launch in London
The Dallas founded fast-casual concept which has nearly 50 stores in the US is launching in the UK early in the new year