Restaurants News – Page 9
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NewsBurger King UK owner eyes whopper with new franchise deal
Bridgepoint and Restaurant Brands International are in advanced talks about a new master franchise agreement for the fast food chain’s British operations, Sky News reports
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NewsBräuhaus to make UK debut
Christie & Co is seeking franchise partners to roll out the concept across the UK, as the German brand looks to open up to 10 sites in the coming years
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NewsJamie Oliver unveils concept for Catherine Street venue
Jamie Oliver Catherine Street will open this November, showcasing British produce with ’considered yet accessible’ dishes
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NewsWendy’s aims for 40 in UK
Wendy’s UK business has seen like-for-like sales growth, with the aim of operating c40 sites by the end of the year, according to chief executive Todd Penegor
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NewsSSP extends contract with London City Airport
SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub
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NewsIn pictures: Asian-inspired dining at Sexy Fish Manchester
Caprice Holdings will open its third Sexy Fish in Manchester’s Spinningfields this autumn, offering an opulent dining destination
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NewsMayfair scrap leaves a bad taste for designer
Restaurateur Omar Saideh, founder of Orange Hospitality, has locked spatulas with the designers of Il Borro, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsDishoom plans bar-led concept for Brighton
Dishoom’s forthcoming Brighton site will feature an ‘all-new offering’ and open under The Permit Room, the name the restaurant brand’s bars
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NewsPopeyes secures £50m from TDR Capital
The QSR chain, which has 27 locations across the UK and 4,000 globally, has secured £50m of additional funding from the private equity firm to drive its next phase of growth
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NewsKenny Tutt shuts flagship restaurant
The MasterChef winner continues to operate burger concept Patty Guy, through Sessions’ Shelter Hall and a delivery-only licensing agreement
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NewsChipotle looks to pick up pace of UK growth
CEO Brian Niccol has said the Mexican-inspired chain sees strong opportunity and looks to “set up” the region for long-term growth
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NewsMcDonald’s: UK close to worst consumer climate in Europe
The fast food giant is trialling a small-format concept called CosMc’s and remains “overall pleased” with the performance of its European markets, says CEO Chris Kempczinski
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NewsFour Hundred Rabbits: ‘Our growth plans are still in neighbourhoods ’
Co-founder Duncan Edwards tells MCA the South London sourdough pizza concept is considering developing a standalone gelato brand
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NewsOllie’s House to open in Parsons Green
Megan’s on the Green has closed to focus on bigger venues, with ‘little brother’ pan-Asian concept Ollie’s House to open at the former Parson Green site
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NewsFlat Iron fights for Covid BI payout
Flat Iron joins a series of restaurant businesses bringing legal proceedings against its insurer for pandemic-related losses.
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NewsChipotle unveils new premium design
The Mexican-inspired concept’s has launched a partnership with Harrison by revealing a new modernised design at its flagship Westfield London venue
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NewsJeremy King to launch two further restaurants
In addition to returning to the restaurant scene with The Park - due to open in spring next year - King will launch another two restaurants in the West End
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NewsActivist investor weighs bid for TRG divisions
Activist investor TMR Capital is reported to be weighing a bid for The Restaurant Group’s Brunning & Price and Leisure divisions
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NewsSimpler menus, less meat and closing for lunch: how UK restaurants are adapting to tough times
The cost of living crisis and labour shortages is forcing hospitality venues to adopt a new normal, The Guardian reports
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NewsJamie Oliver hasn’t ‘lost faith’ in the industry
The chef has said the collapse of his restaurant chain was ”utterly devastating” - but he hasn’t “lost faith” as he pushes ahead with plans to open a new restaurant