All Restaurants articles – Page 2
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NewsGusto administrators outline sale terms and creditor impact
Interpath Advisory has outlined the terms of the £2.53m pre-pack sale of seven Gusto Italian restaurants to Cherry Equity Partners
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NewsBlacklock posts strong growth as brand expands beyond London
Growth was driven by sustained cover increases across the estate and the performance of its first regional site in Manchester, which has exceeded expectations
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NewsChopstix debuts ‘small box’ format at Butlins
The pan-Asian QSR chain has launched a new concept with a smaller, 20sq m, footprint and lower capital investment than a traditional Chopstix store
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NewsDomino’s boss blames planning delays for slow UK expansion
CEO Andrew Rennie says that slow planning approvals and delays to electricity and gas connections are holding back its UK store rollout, with some sites opening up to six months later than planned
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NewsSix by Nico raises £1.6m in early access crowdfunding
The six-course tasting menu concept group will use the funds to support the opening of its new flagship in London and to reduce existing debt
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NewsHarrods to scale back fine dining as part of F&B strategy shift
Following a strategic review, the department store confirmed it is winding down several chef partnerships in a move away from fine dining towards developing its own F&B concepts
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Atis, Star Pubs, Mowgli, Carl’s Jr., Loungers, and more.
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InterviewsStick’n’Sushi: ‘If you focus on quality, that brings great results’
The Danish-Japanese restaurant group has seen sales improve over the last three months and remains focused on growing its estate in the UK and overseas, CEO Andreas Karlsson tells MCA.
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Analysis & InsightRotisserie rising: a leaner take on all-conquering chicken
After years in the wings, rotisserie chicken is having a moment in the UK’s restaurant scene, driven by a shift in consumer appetite for comforting, high-quality dishes that offer simplicity, value and flavour
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Interviews‘We’re ready to accelerate’: Zambrero targets 100 UK sites
The fast-casual Mexican brand currently operates 13 UK sites across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Reading and Chelmsford, and is soon to open its first Scottish restaurant, as it prepares to onboard new franchise partners
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Analysis & InsightQSRs outperform as consumers grow more selective
UK eating-out participation fell slightly in Q2 2025, but higher frequency and spend per visit suggest consumers are choosing fewer, more purposeful occasions, according to Lumina Intelligence’s latest EDOP
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NewsMitchells & Butlers raises full-year expectations as like-for-likes climb 4.5%
The group upgraded its full-year outlook after delivering a strong Q3, stating that performance remains well ahead of the market, supported by a favourable Easter trading period and warm summer weather
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NewsChipotle CEO: Europe could support ‘thousands’ of sites
The QSR brand is pressing ahead with its international growth strategy despite a dip in like-for-like sales, with the group highlighting improving trends and strong potential across Europe
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InterviewsMaguro to launch UK’s largest Korean BBQ as Bunsik readies two new openings
The London-based operator behind Korean QSR Bunsik will open the Korean BBQ restaurant in Manchester in September, with a new flagship for Bullgogi
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Welcome Break, Dishoom, Big Mamma, Wingstop, and more
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InterviewsBreaking Brands to expand Which Wich and Coyote Ugly
Under a new multi-unit franchise agreement with Which Wich, Breaking Brands is planning a national rollout, while also targeting up to five additional Coyote Ugly sites across the UK
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InterviewsBeefy Boys plots expansion after steady, self-funded growth
The Hereford-based burger brand is stepping up expansion plans following the launch of its fifth site in Oxford, with co-founder Anthony Murphy confirming additional openings are likely in 2026
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NewsFive Guys secures £185m refinancing deal
The new debt agreement will provide financial headroom for the better burger chain until 2030, and will enable it to expand its estate, with a larger number of drive-thru restaurants understood to be part of the strategy, Sky News reports.
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NewsIndividual Restaurants remains committed to expansion plans
Chief executive Andrew Garton said the business was looking to grow further with the launch of new concepts, and entering new markets, both in the UK and internationally
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NewsMarket Halls appoints Dan Hills as MD and CEO designate
Market Halls has appointed former Laine Pub Company MD Dan Hills as its new managing director and CEO designate, as the five-strong food hall group aims to double its estate