Archives for September 1, 2025

Dave’s Hot Chicken targets 180 restaurants across 10 European countries under new deal with Azzurri

Azzurri Group has signed an exclusive agreement to roll out Nashville-style chicken brand Dave’s Hot Chicken across Europe following its successful launch in the UK.

Restaurant groups see first year-on-year sales growth since December

Managed restaurant groups saw their first year-on-year sales increase since December 2024 in July, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker.

Dishoom to take Permit Room brand to Liverpool

Dishoom is taking its Permit Room spin-off brand to Liverpool for what will be the Indian restaurant group’s first opening in the city.

Gordon Ramsay ‘poised’ to bring Hell’s Kitchen restaurants to the UK under brand revival

Gordon Ramsay is expected to relaunch his Hell’s Kitchen brand in the UK next year with both a TV series and restaurant openings mooted.

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Wake-up call? What the increased immigration enforcement action means for hospitality employers

Immigration is climbing the risk and compliance agenda for hospitality employers.

Clare Smyth to open luxury Chelsea bistro

Clare Smyth is opening a second restaurant in London later this year in Chelsea.