Multi-site - Hospitality

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger heads to Islington

22-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger concept is continuing to expand at pace with the fledgling brand set to launch its sixth site later this week in London's Islington.

Bridgepoint set to take major stake in Itsu

18-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Bridgepoint, the backer of Deliveroo, Burger King and the Azzurri Group, is set to take a major stake in Itsu in a deal that would value the business at £100m

Loungers reports jump in like-for-like sales over four weeks in May and June

17-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Loungers has reported a 26.6% jump in like-for-like sales over the four-week period from 17 May to 13 June 2021 compared to the same period in 2019.

The Gentlemen Baristas to open two more sites this summer

17-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Growing coffee house group The Gentlemen Baristas is opening two new central London venues this summer, one of which will be its new flagship location.

Angus Steakhouse's Piccadilly flagship put on market

17-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Angus Steakhouse's flagship London restaurant in Piccadilly Circus has been put on the market.

YO! prepares for London listing

16-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

YO! is changing its name to The Snowfox Group as it makes plans for a stock market listing.

The Salad Project plans nationwide expansion after launching debut site

11-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Newly-launched casual dining concept The Salad Project is planning nationwide expansion having recently opened its debut site in London's Spitalfields.

Whitbread takes Bar + Block to Scotland

11-Jun-2021 By James McAlilister

Whitbread is taking its Bar + Block Steakhouse brand to Scotland for the first time, with openings in Glasgow and Edinburgh planned.

Popeyes sets out senior team ahead of UK launch

09-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

US fried chicken chain Popeyes has unveiled the senior team that will lead the business when it enters the UK market later this year.

Itsu plans up to 150 additional UK sites

09-Jun-2021 By Georgi Gyton

Itsu has the potential to add a further 150 sites to its UK estate, chief executive Ganan Kanagathurai has said.

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger to open huge new site at The O2

08-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay's fledgling Street Burger brand is to launch its biggest restaurant to date next month, having secured a location within The O2's main Entertainment District.

Jollibee: 'No reason we can’t beat KFC in Europe'

08-Jun-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

Jollibee was treated as something of a curiosity when it landed in the UK in Earl’s Court.

Prezzo to open first new restaurant in three years

07-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Italian restaurant chain Prezzo will open its first restaurant since 2018, in Islington.

The Ivy Asia heads to Chelsea for second London location

04-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The Ivy's offshoot brand The Ivy Asia is to launch its second permanent location this summer in London's Chelsea.

Chilango plans new expansion as it appoints Nigel Sherwood as non-executive board director

03-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Burrito chain Chilango is preparing for further expansion both in the capital and across the UK, with a pipeline of openings planned for the next year.

Caffe Carluccio’s plans 500 sites in five years

03-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is planning to launch 500 sites under its new Caffè Carluccio’s coffee shop concept in the next five years.

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger secures Covent Garden site

28-May-2021 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay's fledgling Street Burger brand has secured the former Gourmet Burger Kitchen site on Maiden Lane in London's Covent Garden for its next UK opening.

The Athenian’s Neo Christodoulou to go it alone with Smashing Plates (updated)

27-May-2021 By James McAllister

The Athenian co-founder Neo Christodoulou has left the Greek street food business and is preparing to launch a rival brand called Smashing Plates.

Real Eating Company eyes up to 25 sites in next three years

26-May-2021 By Georgi Gyton

The Real Eating Company is looking to open more than 15 additional sites over the next three years, building its estate to 25 café-coffee shops.

Wingstop announces minority investment in UK franchisee to drive further expansion

26-May-2021 By James McAllister

US chicken wing brand Wingstop has announced a minority investment in its UK franchisee, Lemon Pepper Holdings (LPH), to help drive further expansion across the country.

Wagamama owner reports 'encouraging sales recovery' since reopening

25-May-2021 By Restaurant

Wagamama traded at around 85% of its comparable 2019 sales levels from the around 130 of its restaurants that were open for outdoor trading, according to brand owner The Restaurant Group (TRG).

Dishoom named the fourth best large company to work for in UK

24-May-2021 By Restaurant

Dishoom has been named the fourth best large company to work for as part of an annual listing compiled by Best Companies.

R200 hospitality webinar to take place on Wednesday 26 May

24-May-2021 By Restaurant

As the roadmap out of lockdown becomes reality and the industry opens its doors once again this month restaurant groups are looking at what the future may hold and how they will navigate this post pandemic era.

Red & Blue Restaurants to launch French bistro Bouchon on former Rocket & Ruby site.

24-May-2021 By James McAllister

Liverpool-based group Red & Blue Restaurants is to convert its Rocket & Ruby site on Castle Street and relaunch it as French bistro Bouchon.

Electra plans to demerge Fridays onto FTSE

21-May-2021 By Georgi Gyton

TGI Fridays’ backer Electra Private Equity has said it plans to list the business on the FTSE Main Market late in the third quarter of this year.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants plans 10 more UK openings by the summer

18-May-2021 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is planning to open another 10 sites in the UK by the summer as the group pushes forward with an 'ambitious' expansion strategy.

ETM founders to raise £4.3m for new London-based bar and restaurant venture

17-May-2021 By Restaurant

The founders of ETM Group are raising £4.3m to fund a new venture that will open a range of new bars in the capital as it comes out of lockdown.

Drake & Morgan to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement

13-May-2021 By Restaurant

Bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan is to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) in order to help it recover from prolonged closures due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Boparan partners with Sainsbury's to launch trio of concepts

12-May-2021 By James McAllister

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has partnered with Sainsbury's to trial three new concepts in its supermarkets, two of which will launch under the Carluccio’s brand.

Gino D'Acampo partners with Innside by Meliá hotels to create new hospitality empire

11-May-2021 By James McAllister

Italian celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo has partnered with Spanish hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá to launch a series of restaurants and bars across its growing UK estate.

Wasabi 'in a strong position to grow' as it plans for the future

11-May-2021 By James McAllister

Sushi and bento brand Wasabi says it is in a 'strong position to grow' as Covid restrictions ease, and is in the process of building a new openings programme.

Thunderbird plans clutch of new openings as it strengthens senior team

11-May-2021 By James McAllister

London-based premium fried chicken brand Thunderbird is planning a clutch of openings as it ramps up expansion following a recent 'relaunch' of the brand.

Fino Tapas launches £2m expansion drive

10-May-2021 By James McAllister

Preston-based Spanish restaurant Fino Tapas is to open four new locations this year as part of a £2m expansion plan, with a view to establishing further sites in the future.

Pret a Manger found not guilty of food safety offence

05-May-2021 By Georgi Gyton

Pret A Manger has been found not guilty of a food allergy offence, dating back to 2017, in which Isobel Colnaghi suffered a severe allergic reaction from a sandwich containing sesame.