All Restaurants articles – Page 166
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Analysis & Insight
A different class?
A lack of quality sites for growth and expansion is sadly the restaurant industry’s Achilles heel. A shortage of supply, together with increasing rent and premiums, means that even those with ample funds and considerable appetite are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve returns for investors; and this problem is only likely to amplify as more operators join the bun fight, argues consultant Stephen Evans
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NewsPizzaExpress signs up with Deliveroo
Deliveroo has signed a deal to work with Pizza Express across its 460 restaurants.
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NewsCarluccio’s unveils ‘new generation’ format
Carluccio’s is adding pizza to its menus, at the first of its “new generation” restaurants, in Spitalfields.
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PizzaExpress to evolve Reys
PizzaExpress is set to evolve the design and feel of its fledgling chicken concept Reys as it looks to open a further two sites under the format this autumn
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Wagamama on track with upgrade programme
Wagamama is set to complete the majority of refurbishments across its c120-strong estate by the end of its current financial year
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Rankin concept to be called Casper & Cole
The new “modern barbecue, wine bar and counter dining restaurant” concept from chef Neil Rankin, which is backed by the Imbiba Partnership, is set to be called Casper & Cole
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PizzaExpress appoints new CEO for China
PizzaExpress has appointed one of the key men behind the launch of Starbucks in China to help it grow its estate in the country to 250 sites by 2020
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Meatcure confirms crowdfunding plans
Restaurant group Meatcure has confirmed it is to launch a crowdfunding campaign to take the ‘better burger’ craze beyond London
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Hodgson: Firezza could be aggressively rolled out
Richard Hodgson, chief executive of PizzaExpress, has told MCA that the company is currently deciding on whether it aggressively rolls out its Delivered concept or its recently acquired Firezza concept
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Peruvian concept Butifarra to launch in Soho
Butifarra, a new Peruvian concept will open in Soho, London, in July
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Calcutta Street to launch Fitzrovia restaurant
Popular Bengali pop-up Calcutta Street is to launch its first standalone restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia
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Euphorium Bakery founder launches carvery concept
Euphorium Bakery founder, Daniel Bear, plans to open 30 London sites under his fast casual and cashless modern carvery concept, Carve, over the next three to five years.
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Harry Ramsden’s eyes pubs for Fishworks rollout
Harry Ramsden’s chief executive Joe Teixeira has told MCA that the company is talking to pub operators about possible sites for the expansion of the Fishworks brand.
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GBK strengthens management team
GBK has strengthened its management team with the appointment of a new operations director and marketing director
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NewsLa Tasca launches next generation site
La Tasca has invested £440k in the launch of a next generation design at its site in Liverpool city centre
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Tombo Café to launch in Soho
Tombo Café has announced that it will be doubling up this summer with the opening of Soho’s first Poké & Matcha Bar
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BTP strengthens Bristol estate
Boston Tea Party (BTP) is to strengthen its presence in its home city, with the opening of a sixth site there this summer
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Peyote to launch little sister site
Venture capitalist and restaurateur Arjun Waney is to launch a sister venue to his Peyote Mexican restaurant in Notting Hill
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Top tips 20 years on
20 years ago school friends Rob Beacham and John Whitehead opened their second bistrot in Derby, offering delicious freshly cooked French food
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Hermer considers options for Ignite portfolio
Matt Hermer, founder of the Ignite Group, is considering his options for the business, which includes the Eclipse and Bumpkin brands