James McAllister

James McAllister

Senior Reporter

James is an NCTJ-qualified journalist whose career has seen him cover everything from the Cannes Film Festival to the plight of Chagossians living in the UK. Having written for Restaurant since 2019, he is now a senior reporter with a remit to cover all corners of the UK’s restaurant industry, from street food stalls to national groups and everything in between.

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Loungers grows revenue beyond £400m

Loungers grows revenue beyond £400m

By James McAllister

Loungers has reported revenue of £406.4m in its most recent financial results for the year ended 20 April 2025, up from £353.5m the year before.

Rockfish reports growth in sales and profits

Rockfish reports growth in sales and profits

By James McAllister

Rockfish says its recent restaurant launch on the seafront in Salcombe has been its ‘most successful launch to date’ as the group reports growth in sales and profits.

Yolk reduces its London estate as CVA gets approval

Yolk reduces its London estate as CVA gets approval

By James McAllister

London-based ‘fine fast food’ brand Yolk has seen its estate reduced from 10 sites to seven following a trio of closures having undergone a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).