All Restaurants articles – Page 31

  • GBK logo
    News

    GBK’s CVA proposals approved by creditors

    2018-11-09T14:25:00Z

    Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s (GBK) CVA proposals were approved by “an overwhelming majority”, at meeting of unsecured creditors earlier today.

  • Slapfish
    News

    SlapFish secures debut UK site

    2018-11-09T08:29:00Z

    SlapFish, the US fast-casual restaurant concept, is to make its debut in the UK, after securing a site in Camden Town, MCA has learnt.

  • Bill's
    News

    Campbell: I expect Bill’s to have more sites in a year

    2018-11-09T08:29:00Z

    David Campbell, the executive chairman of Bill’s Restaurants, has told MCA that he expects the company to have more restaurants in 12 months time, but hasn’t ruled out some minor consolidation of the brand’s c80-strong estate.

  • Canna cocktail
    News

    UK's first cannabis restaurant to open

    2018-11-09T08:26:00Z

    The UK’s first restaurant themed around cannabis ingredient CBD is set to open in Brighton.

  • James Hart
    News

    Hart and soul

    2018-11-08T08:16:00Z

    As Harts Group launches its most ambitious project yet at Kings Cross, director James Hart speaks to MCA

  • PizzaExpress
    News

    PizzaExpress agrees exclusive delivery deal with Deliveroo

    2018-11-07T08:49:00Z

    Deliveroo, the online food delivery company, has announced that it is now working with 17,000 restaurants and takeaways across the UK.

  • Yo! Sushi
    News

    YO! places Kensington site on the market

    2018-11-07T08:48:00Z

    YO! Sushi, the Mayfair-backed, Richard Hodgson-led group, has placed its restaurant on Kensington High Street on the market.

  • News

    Las Iguanas makes supermarket debut

    2018-11-07T08:48:00Z

    Las Iguanas, the Casual Dining Group-owned, casual dining chain, has made its grocery debut with a chilled ready meals range.

  • Gordon Ramsay
    News

    Lion in talks to back Ramsay

    2018-11-07T08:48:00Z

    Lion Capital, the private equity backer of Loungers, is in talks to back Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group, MCA has learnt.

  • News

    Fulham Shore reports on “successful” H1

    2018-11-07T08:47:00Z

    Fulham Shore has given a sparse update on the six months to 23 September ahead of the full interim results announcement next month.

  • Karen Jones
    News

    Prezzo reports loss of £65m after closures

    2018-11-07T08:45:00Z

    Prezzo has reported an operating loss of £65m the year to 31 December 2017.

  • Karen Jones at MCA's Restaurant Conference 2018
    News

    Prezzo to refurb half estate in 2019

    2018-11-07T08:45:00Z

    Prezzo executive chairman Karen Jones has told MCA that a refurbishment programme under a new look and design will be the priority for 2019, with a target of around half the estate.

  • Yard & Coop
    News

    Yard & Coop launches Kickstarter

    2018-11-06T08:42:00Z

    Yard & Coop, the fried chicken restaurant concept, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter to support the launch of a third site.

  • Benito's Hat food
    News

    Benito’s Hat confirms two new openings

    2018-11-06T08:41:00Z

    Benito’s Hat, the Calculus-backed Mexican chain has confirmed two new openings.

  • Bella Italia exterior
    Analysis & Insight

    Needs must

    2018-11-05T08:35:00Z

    The Casual Dining Group (CDG) and Wasabi were both featured in the press over the weekend, linked with the need to make necessary changes to their businesses. One is taking a proactive approach to bring landlords to the table to discuss issues it faces with rental levels at a handful of sites, while the other claims it is looking for an injection of capital to support its next phase of growth. But, is one being more realistic with itself and the impact of the current harsh trading environment than the other, asks Mark Wingett.

  • Polpo food
    News

    Polpo MD Macdonald departs

    2018-11-02T08:27:00Z

    Scott Macdonald has left his role as managing director of Polpo, MCA understands.

  • Franco Manca pizza
    News

    Franco Manca secures Aldwych site

    2018-11-02T08:27:00Z

    Fulham Shore is to open its 43rd Franco Manca, in Aldwych, and is in advanced talks on another central London site, MCA understands.

  • A Rule of Tum
    News

    Rule of Tum crowdfunding to open two new concepts

    2018-11-01T08:56:00Z

    A Rule of Tum Group is looking to source £400k of investment on Crowdcube in order to open two new concepts.

  • Bao and Bing
    News

    Sarlas to launch Taiwanese concept in Marylebone

    2018-11-01T08:56:00Z

    Paul Sarlas, the former Ping Pong Dim Sum chief executive, is launching a new Taiwanese concept Bao & Bing in Marylebone, MCA understands. The 40-cover concept, set to launch in 22 Paddington Street, will specialise in steamed bao buns, ‘bing’ Taiwanese pancakes, ‘wheel cake’ made from adkuki beans, grilled corn ...

  • News

    Leon to open at Cheshire Oaks

    2018-11-01T08:52:00Z

    Leon, the John Vincent-led group, is to open its third site in the North West, after securing a site in the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.