All Restaurants articles – Page 9
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NewsRestaurant launches UK’s first bottled water menu
La Popote, a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant in Cheshire, has introduced what is believed to be the UK’s first bottled water menu, priced between £5 and £19
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NewsHomeslice creditors approve CVA as part of rescue plan
The London pizza concept has entered into a CVA after its restructuring proposals were approved by members and creditors
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Weekend PressHow a flood of cheap British octopus is changing restaurant menus
Today, the common octopus is finding its way onto the plates of diners across the country after an influx of the cephalopods to British oceans not seen for 75 years
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Weekend PressHow the humble pizza conquered Britain
Barely a week goes by without local headlines hailing the expansion of a new pizzeria in another town or village, The Telegraph reports
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Weekend Press‘They’re just not eating as much’: restaurants in the age of weight-loss drugs
According to Dan Hastings-Narayanin at the Future Laboratory, if the uptake of weight-loss drugs continues to increase as predicted, widespread change is inevitable, The Observer writes
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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