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The Lowdown: CosMc’s

McDonald’s is launching a spin-off brand that appears to have Starbucks and its ilk in its cross-hairs.

Boom Bap Burger opens third site

Burger mini chain Boom Bap Burger has opened its third London restaurant, in London's Leadenhall Market.

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PROFESSIONAL CHEF TRAINING FROM THE UK’S LEADING CHEFS – THE FUTURE IS ONLINE WITH MACA

With the hospitality industry facing its greatest combined pressures in decades, chefs are under a huge responsibility to exceed diner expectations, justifying the cost of dining out with experiences that are memorable, and distinctive.

Nando’s tees up new UK openings as it reports ‘steady recovery’ to pre-pandemic sales and a return to operating profit

Nando’s tees up new openings as it reports ‘steady recovery’

Nando’s is in the process of opening 14 new UK restaurants having reported a ‘steady recovery’ to pre-pandemic sales and a return to operating profit in its latest accounts.

Fenix is the new Greek restaurant in Manchester from Tattu team

Latest opening: Fenix

The duo behind Tattu have launched their most ambitious (and expensive) project yet - a huge Greek restaurant in Manchester.

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Poke House Case Study, Iconic Project Management

Iconic Project Management are proud to work with several restaurants across the UK, helping them achieve their objectives and ensuring they can open their new site, on time, on budget and on brief. We spoke to Director of Project Management, Darren Hewitt...

Westfield Stratford City to become home to the largest Wingstop in the UK

Wingstop UK is to open its largest site yet at Westfield Stratford City in London in early 2024.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

This week's top news stories include reaction to the Government's new immigration plans, the UK’s 'largest' kebab house arriving in London, and the date for Michelin's 2024 star revelation ceremony.

Andrew Tuck takes the helm at Flushing’s Harbour House

Andrew Tuck is to take the helm as head chef of the kitchen at Flushing’s Harbour House pub from the beginning of February.

What to buy chefs for Christmas gift guide

The Christmas gift guide for chefs

Looking to treat the chef in your life this festive season? Here are nine gifts they'll be very happy to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

Ofgem proposals to expand protections ‘much needed’ to deliver fairness to hospitality businesses

Ofgem proposals ‘much needed’ to deliver fairness to hospitality businesses

Proposals by Ofgem to expand rules on standards of conduct to all businesses and increase transparency for those using third-party brokers have been described as ‘much needed’ to hospitality operators.

Boris Johnson defends Eat Out to Help Out scheme in Covid inquiry

No 'substantial evidence' Eat Out to Help Out led to a rise in Covid numbers, claims Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has defended the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme that was launched during the Covid pandemic, insisting there was no ‘substantial evidence’ that it led to a rise in cases of Coronavirus.

Azzurri Group looks to test bidders’ appetite with auction sale

Azzurri Group owner Towerbrook Capital Partners is lining up bankers to launch an auction next year of the Ask, Zizzi and Coco di Mama restaurant chains.