All Restaurants articles – Page 362
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Simit Sarayi targets UK
Turkey-based bagel operator Simit Sarayi, one of the biggest eating-out chains in the country, is targeting a launch in the UK
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KTT agrees tie-in with fellow Thai brand
Koh Thai Tapas (KTT), the Thai tapas restaurant group, has entered a “brand tie-up” to begin the process of becoming incorporated with Mango Thai Tapas, a Southampton-based tapas bar that has been trading since 2007
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Porky’s looks ahead to third site
Porky’s, the London-based American BBQ restaurant concept, is looking to acquire a third site in the capital following the opening of its second eatery in Bankside in June
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Greenwich Tavern owners take Camino site
The brothers behind The Greenwich Tavern are set to open a new venture on the site of the former Camino unit in Canary Wharf
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OpinionA great brand is doomed without a great process
Having helped bring PizzaExpress to India, Jasper Reid of International Market Management argues that the key to success in emerging markets is smart and careful planning
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Camino to focus on tapas bar concept
Camino, the tapas restaurant concept, is “actively and enthusiastically” looking for sites to open ten tapas bars that will be smaller than its existing three restaurants that will be smaller units more in keeping with traditional Spanish restaurants
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NewsBill’s on track for 25 openings this year
Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed restaurant chain, is on target for opening 25 restaurants this year with sites in Eastbourne, Worcester and Bury St Edmonds opening within the next six weeks
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D’Acampo expands My Pasta Bar
My Pasta Bar, the new fast-casual Italian restaurant fronted by TV chef Gino D’Acampo, has secured a further three sites to take its estate to five by the end of June, M&C Report has learnt
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Zaks eyes nationwide franchise pipeline
Zaks, the Norfolk-based American diner which is part of Blue Sky Leisure group, is planning to grow its franchise network to two this year and up to four next year with the concept going nationwide
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NewsByron hits 40
Byron, the premium burger restaurant group, has reached the 40-site mark, after opening its latest unit in Chisiwck, London
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Livebait founder to launch new Greek concept
Theodore Kyriakou, the founder of the Livebait and The Real Greek brands, is to open a new Greek restaurant and food store concept in London’s King’s Cross
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NewsStrong Q1 growth for KFC UK
UK system sales of KFC grew 12% in the three months to 22 March, with Pizza Hut UK system sales (take-away only) up 2% over the same period, owner Yum! Brands has reported
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San Carlo to open second Fumo site
San Carlo Group, the family run Italian restaurant chain, is set to open a second site under its restaurant and bar format Fumo
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Chaophraya expands with street food concept
Chaophraya, the Thai restaurant group, is planning five restaurant openings this year including two casual dining restaurants under its new street food concept Thaikhun and hopes to expand to the south, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsTube strikes could scare off restaurant customers
Planned tube strikes in April and May could cost London restaurants 2% of their annual evening trade, according to the British Hospitality Association
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Breeden to launch darts format venture
Adam Breeden, the former chief executive of All Star Lanes, is planning to launch a new darts-based restaurant and bar concept in London, called Flight Club
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NewsCote eyes 200 sites, looks overseas
Cote, the French brasserie chain, aims to grow to 200 sites before expanding overseas, joint managing director Harald Samuelsson has told the Daily Telegraph
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Confidence returns to restaurant property market
Restaurants sold by Christie + Co in the early part of the 2014 are selling at more than of 90% of the asking price on average, reflecting growing confidence in the market, according to the property agent’s head of restaurants Simon Chaplin
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NewsTesco to stock Harry Ramsden’s-branded products
Harry Ramsden’s, the iconic fish & chip shop group, is trialling the sale of a range of chicken products at Tesco stores under a new brand extension called Harry Ramsden’s at Home
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Sustainability expert to launch ethical restaurant
Jamie Grainger-Smith, a restaurant consultant who has advised Jamie Oliver and The River Café on their sustainability credentials, is opening a bar and restaurant in King’s Cross that will serve ethically sourced British food within an environmentally conscious setting