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Atis choses Borough Yards for fifth site

14-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Salad bowl brand Atis will open a fifth venue in the capital next month, with a sixth also in the pipeline.

Tripadvisor removed 1.3 million fake reviews in 2022

12-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

Tripadvisor stopped 1.3 million fake reviews from appearing on its platform in 2022 as part of its crackdown on the practice, the company says.

SushiDog secures funding for further expansion

05-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

Quick service sushi roll concept SushiDog has secured more than £500,000 in funding to further expand in the capital.

Itsu ditches sushi with new hot food dine-in concept

31-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Itsu has launched a new dine-in concept that focuses primarily on steamed hot food, with no sushi featuring on the menu.

Chopstix to open 30 sites this year as it considers drive-thru locations

29-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Chopstix Group has announced plans to open 30 new venue this year after reporting record revenues.

Leon opens first location in south west of England

29-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food brand Leon has opened its first location in the south west of England, on Stall Street in Bath.

BigHospitality rebrands as Restaurant

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Daily news website BigHospitality has today (28 March) unveiled its new identity as Restaurant – which is more than a nod to the popular Restaurant magazine loved by chefs and restaurateurs across the UK.

Wendy's announces three more sites

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Wendy’s is continuing its UK expansion with three new restaurants to open in the coming months.

Tortilla reports 'record revenue' amid openings surge

27-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Tortilla saw its revenue rise to a new record level last year, driven by a surge in openings that saw the group add a further 18 sites to its estate.

Insomnia Cookies names former Deliveroo director as UK MD

24-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies has appointed Ben Lacey as the head of its UK business ahead of the group's plans to launch in the country this year.

UK delivery market to grow by 7.8% this year

22-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The UK foodservice delivery market is expected to grow by 7.8% and reach a total value of £14.4bn in 2023, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

How I Got Here: Tom Stafford

22-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

The founder of Leeds-based doughnut brand Doh'hut, which recently launched its first London outpost in Exmouth Market, on promoting a healthy work/life balance and his worst doughnut creation to date.

Sale Foodhall falls victim to ‘unprecedented cost increases’

20-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Sale Foodhall has announced that it will close next month, blaming rising costs over the past year.

US burger giant Carl’s Jr. instructs Christie & Co to find franchise partners for UK debut

15-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Californian burger brand Carl’s Jr. has instructed property agent Christie & Co to support its launch into the UK market by seeking out ‘several’ franchise partners to facilitate a national rollout.

Santa Maria launches food-to-go recipes for operators

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Mexican food brand Santa Maria has launched a collection of food-to-go recipes to help operators offer streamlined menus that still give consumers the choice they want.

Sessions to launch in Manchester next year

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Food hall brand Sessions has chosen Manchester for the launch of its second large-scale concept.

Döner Shack to make London debut with new 'innovation' restaurant

14-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

German street food concept Döner Shack is to make its debut in London with the opening of its first innovation restaurant.

Business Profile

Southern pride: the Louisiana fried chicken brand that’s coming in hot

13-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Following a successful landing on these shores, US brand Popeyes is on course to become a dominant player in the UK’s fried chicken space.

Chopstix acquires Chozen Noodle

09-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Chopstix Group, which owns the Chopstix Noodle Bar QSR brand, has announced the acquisition of competitor, Chozen Noodle, for an undisclosed fee.

Ramen shop Send Noods to open in Macclesfield

06-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Cheekily named ramen restaurant Send Noods will make its debut in food hall Macclesfield Picturedrome following a marketing campaign on subscription site OnlyFans.

The Lowdown: Starbucks’ olive oil coffee

03-Mar-2023 By Stefan Chomka

The coffee chain founder Howard Shultz has found a slick way of trying to boost coffee sales.

El Mexicana restaurant group saved in pre-pack deal

03-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Grab and go Mexican restaurant group El Mexicana has been bought out of administration.

Bibimbap to open second Scottish site in Edinburgh

03-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Glasgow-based grab and go style Korean diner Bibimbap will open a second restaurant this spring in the Scottish capital.

Fast food restaurant Cheatmeals heads to Soho

02-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Fast food restaurant group Cheatmeals is opening on the site of the former Ed’s Easy Diner on the corner of Old Compton Street and Moor Street in Soho.

Pret a Manger announces a further pay rise for staff

02-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Pret a Manger has announced yet another pay rise for its staff to help with the rising cost of living.

Wendy’s aims to reach 45 UK sites by the end of 2023

02-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Wendy’s is looking to add at least a further 15 sites to its UK estate this year.

Winglab to open in Camden

27-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Wing specialist Winglab will open its second London restaurant, in Camden, next month.

Salad bar concept Urban Greens to make City debut next month

27-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Salad bar QSR concept Urban Greens has chosen The City’s One New Change development for its third London site.

Pret faces questions after axing smoothies and frappes

22-Feb-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Pret A Manger is facing questions over its coffee subscription after announcing smoothies and frappes are being scrapped from its range.

Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild welcomes Soup & Caboodle

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Scottish deli Soup & Caboodle launches at Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild.

Knoops to make northern debut in Manchester

21-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Hot chocolate brand Knoops will open sites in Knightsbridge, Manchester and Bath as part of its ambitious expansion plans for 2023 and beyond.

Filipino restaurant Kanto opens in Leeds

20-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Father and son chefs Cezar and Isaac Javier have opened their debut Filipino restaurant in Leeds.

Insomnia Cookies to make UK launch

20-Feb-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies will launch in the UK this year, with owner Krispy Kreme saying the brand has whitespace for more than 4,000 locations globally.

Subway explores $10bn sale

15-Feb-2023 By Restaurant

Sandwich giant Subway has confirmed it is exploring a possible sale.

Popeyes aiming to open multiple drive-thru locations this year

14-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Popeyes has confirmed it will open its first drive-thru location in the UK in the coming months in Rotherham, with further roadside sites set to launch later this year.

The Lowdown: Kricket’s Fried Chicken Challenge

10-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Kricket founders Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell hosted their inaugural Fried Chicken Challenge this week, with Black Bear Burger crowned as the capital’s chicken king.

Coco di Mama to open first regional flagship

09-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Quick-service Italian chain Coco di Mama is to open its first site outside of the capital this week on Broad Street in Reading.

Wingstop moves into retail parks

08-Feb-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Wingstop UK has announced plans to open its first standalone retail unit at Gallions Reach Retail Park in Beckton, East London, in spring 2023.

Black Bear Burger launches spin off concept 20ft Fried Chicken

19-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Black Bear Burger is to become the latest burger brand to attempt a chicken side hustle.

Pasta Evangelists unveils plans to open 800 takeaway units

19-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Pasta delivery brand Pasta Evangelists has launched its own takeaway service in London with plans for wider UK coverage later this year.

Ice cream parlour Lazy Sundae scoops second site

18-Jan-2023 By BigHospitaliy

Manchester-based dessert brand Lazy Sundae has chosen Manchester Arndale shopping centre for its second location.

Wendy’s to launch first UK drive-thru

16-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

Wendy's is to open its first drive-thru location in the UK later this month as part of a new franchise deal for the East of England region.

Shake Shack continues central London push with Oxford Circus restaurant

13-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Shake Shack is boosting its presence in prime central London locations with the opening of a restaurant in Oxford Circus later this month.

Crussh secures pre-pack sale

12-Jan-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

Crussh, the healthy eating food to go chain, has been acquired in a pre-pack administration deal, saving eight stores, with three closing.

Pizza Pilgrims to open Carnaby ‘Nutelleria’

10-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Pizza Pilgrims is targeting customers with a sweet tooth with the opening of a ‘Nutelleria’ outside its Kingly Court pizzeria in London’s Carnaby.

London becomes home to ‘world’s first donutelier'

10-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

The ‘world’s first donutelier’ has opened in central London in celebration of the fried dough delicacy.

Strong end to the year helps Tortilla remain 'highly resilient'

09-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Tortilla has reported a 20% rise in revenues over the past year on the back of a strong final quarter.

Harborne Kitchen chefs to launch burger restaurant The Bun & Barrel

06-Jan-2023 By Restaurant

Harborne Kitchen chefs Jamie Desogus and Rob Hennebry will open burger restaurant The Bun & Barrel in Harborne this month.

Doh'hut heads to London

04-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

Leeds-based doughnut brand Doh'hut is heading to the capital with up to five sites expected to open in the city this year.

Generation Next

Inside Yolk – the brand looking to disrupt London’s grab-and-go market

03-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

With his ‘fine fast food’ brand Yolk, Nick Philpot is on a mission to bring 'excitement' to convenience-led dining.