Loungers on track to hit £500m turnover this year
Loungers is on track to hit turnover of £500m in its current financial year, according to its co-founder and executive chairman.
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Professor Green’s Proper Good to launch in London
Rapper Professor Green is expanding his fast food brand Proper Good to London following the launch of its first location in Glasgow earlier this year.
Blacklock sees profits rise in ‘very good year’
Blacklock has reported a jump in profits in its latest financial report.
Little Caesars quietly closes sole remaining UK site
Little Caesars has quietly closed its only operating UK site in Greenford, west London, leaving its future plans on these shores in doubt.
Itsu names joint managing directors
Itsu has promoted Greg Thorp and Tom Springett to joint managing directors of its restaurant business, with CEO Clive Schlee moving back into a director’s role on the board.
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The man leading the revival of Individual Restaurants
With its revitalised Piccolino brand and new Neapolitan pizza concept Forbici on the up, CEO Andrew Garton has found a rich vein of form at the Italian-focused group.
Harts Group teases new concept as turnover rises
Harts Group will launch an ‘exciting new project’ this autumn in London’s Borough.
UK restaurant market to grow to £18.7bn in 2026
The UK service-led restaurant market is forecast to reach £18.7bn in 2026, according to research from Lumina Intelligence.
Brava acquires Riding House Café
Brava Hospitality, the operator behind Prezzo Italian and Jamie’s Italian (UK), is to acquire the three-strong Riding House Café group for an undisclosed sum.
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Teenage dreams: why summer menus need to look beyond young children
The Great British Summer Savings scheme has led operators to evolve their kids’ offer with new menus aimed specifically at teens and tweens.