Chaiiwala puts out call for franchise partners as it prepares to kick off US expansion
Chaiiwala has said it is actively seeking franchise partners amid plans to enter the US market.
Archives for January 21, 2025
Carmel Fitzrovia closes after nine months
Josh Katz has closed the second iteration of his Mediterranean restaurant concept Carmel in London’s Fitzrovia after little more than nine months' trading.
“An exciting new chapter”: Benares reopens with an updated look
Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Benares has reopened following a major refurbishment.
Monthly rise in hospitality insolvencies ‘an early warning sign’ for sector
Analysts have warned that a monthly jump in the number of hospitality insolvencies could be ‘an early warning sign of what’s to come’ for the industry.
Dan Jones appointed commercial development chef at Upstairs by Tom Shepherd
Dan Jones has returned to Staffordshire restaurant Upstairs by Tom Shepherd as its new commercial development chef.
Flat Iron to head to London’s Southbank
Steak restaurant Flat Iron is continuing to expand, with the opening of its 18th site later this year.
New NICs threshold ‘will cost the hospitality sector £1bn'
More than 770,000 hospitality workers will be dragged into the new employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) threshold for the first time, costing the sector an additional £1bn.
Nick Ayerst swaps Comptoir for Gail’s
Nick Ayerst is to join Gail’s as managing director following his departure from Comptoir Group.
Prestwich restaurant Osma to relocate to a city centre location
Danielle Heron and Sofie Stoermann-Naess are to relocate their neighbourhood Manchester restaurant Osma, blaming staffing problems for the closure.
Camino to open in Farringdon and Victoria and launch Covent Garden pintxo bar
Tapas bar and restaurant group Camino is bringing the remaining two Iberica restaurants into its portfolio, marking the end of the Spanish brand on the high street.