Expansion

Poke House: "We're taking a very opportunistic expansion approach"

12-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Italian poke chain Poke House plans to open 65 UK sites in the next two years, with the bulk of its estate expected to eventually be focused outside of London.

Wendy’s sees 'extremely strong' UK sales

11-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Wendy’s says it is ’extremely excited' about the consumer response to its UK market return, and is on track to have 10 locations open by the end of the year.

Mikos Gyros launches franchising arm as it sets out ambitions for global expansion

10-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Fast casual Greek brand Mikos Gyros has stated its intention to roll out across the UK and beyond having recently launched a new franchising arm.

Burger & Lobster lines up 'strong pipeline of sites' as it looks to accelerate expansion

03-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Burger & Lobster is looking to accelerate expansion both in the UK and internationally as it prepares to mark its 10th anniversary next month.

Coqfighter looks to expand restaurant estate with six new openings planned

29-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter will open two new bricks and mortar restaurants before the end of the year, with a further four in the pipeline.

Pret to pilot move into Canada

26-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger and fast food brand A&W Food Services of Canada have reached an initial agreement to introduce the Pret brand and products to A&W restaurants in Canada.

The Big Table Group looks to double Las Iguanas estate as it plans 50 new restaurant openings

25-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

The Big Table Group has set out plans to take its total UK estate to 200 sites, with a particular focus on growing its Las Iguanas brand.

Black Sheep Coffee targets rapid UK growth and US move

21-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Independent café chain Black Sheep Coffee is set to double the size of its UK estate within a year, with a move into the US market also mooted.

Giggling Squid hits 40 sites as it pushes ahead with expansion

18-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Thai restaurant chain Giggling Squid is continuing to push ahead with expansion, with a number of new locations set to launch before the end of the year.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants plans South Korea roll out

11-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has signed a long-term partnership deal to open numerous dining outlets across South Korea in the next 10 years.

PizzaExpress plots new expansion as restaurants outperform market

04-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

PizzaExpress is 'well underway' with plans to open 50 new restaurants over the next three years.

Pret plans 200 new sites in two years as it ramps up expansion

22-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to open 200 new UK sites in the next two years as part of an aim to double the size of its estate within five years.

Megan's sets out 'ambitious growth plans'

21-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Neighbourhood-style restaurant brand Megan's is pushing ahead with 'ambitious growth plans' with an aim to reach 22 sites in total by the end of 2022.

The Orange Buffalo to open first franchise site as it pushes ahead with expansion plans

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo will launch its first restaurant under franchise later in the autumn at the Riverside Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Fulham Shore eyes 150 new sites

17-Aug-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

Fulham Shore has 12 sites in legal negotiations, with a further 150 locations identified as part of its medium term growth plans.

Arc Inspirations restarts expansion with two new openings confirmed

04-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Northern-based bar group Arc Inspirations is back on the expansion trail with two new openings planned in the coming months.

Brucan Pubs plans fast-paced expansion as it secures third site

30-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Brucan Pubs is preparing for a period of fast-paced expansion, with a 'strong pipeline' of openings planned over the next 18 months.

The Bok Shop lines up Hastings opening ahead of wider rollout

09-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Brighton-based premium fried chicken brand The Bok Shop is to launch two new restaurants within four weeks of each other, beginning in Hastings at the end of the month.

Leon plans first drive thru restaurant as it prepares for 'accelerated' UK expansion

28-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Healthy fast food chain Leon has unveiled plans to open its first drive thru restaurant later this year in west Yorkshire.

Tony Macaroni eyes franchise expansion across England and Wales

25-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Glasgow-based Italian restaurant group Tony Macaroni is looking to its 'next chapter' by expanding its franchise model in England and Wales.

San Carlo plans three new openings this year

23-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Italian restaurant group San Carlo will open three restaurants this year, including a brand new concept for central London.

Thunderbird launches first site outside London following Parkdean Resorts franchise deal

23-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

London-based premium fried chicken brand Thunderbird has opened its first site outside of the capital having recently signed a franchise deal with holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts.

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.

Boxpark heads to Bristol for first Boxhall location

08-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Boxpark is to debut its new sibling concept Boxhall next summer in Bristol, marking the group's first opening outside of London.

Wendy’s: “We’ve had to learn by what we’ve done before”

04-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Wendy’s is back in the UK for a third bite of the burger, with its arrival in Reading this week heralding the start of a push to open 400 sites across the country.

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.

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.

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.

Jollibee confirms six new UK openings as it prepares to launch London flagship

29-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee has confirmed plans to open six new UK sites this year as it looks to ramp up its expansion drive across Europe.

The Orange Buffalo secures second permanent site

07-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo has secured its second bricks and mortar site in the capital, on Argyll Street in Soho, which it will launch next week.

Wetherspoon to invest millions in pub development

30-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

JD Wetherspoon is to invest £145m into developing new pubs and upgrading existing ones over the next 10 years.

London Cocktail Club builds property pipeline ahead of significant expansion

16-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Bar operator London Cocktail Club (LCC) is currently in talks to acquire a number new locations across the UK as it looks to quadruple the size of its estate.

Greggs plans for expansion despite reporting first loss in 36 years

16-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Bakery chain Greggs has posted its first annual loss since becoming a listed business 36 years age, with sales falling by a third amid the impact of the Coronavirus crisis.

Island Poké secures investment to accelerate future growth

08-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Grab-and-go brand Island Poké has secured investment from Hero Brands to further accelerate its plans for growth both in the UK and internationally.

Decline of branded restaurant outlets set to continue

02-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The branded restaurant segment of the UK eating out market is set to experience a further outlet decline of 0.5% in 2021, new research from Lumina Intelligence’s Operator Data Index indicates.

Mowgli eyes further expansion with sites in Edinburgh, Brighton and Preston mooted

25-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Indian street food group Mowgli will open a site in Cheltenham this summer with expansion to other areas including Edinburgh, Brighton and Preston also planned.

Using its loaf: why Paul is finally ready to franchise across the UK

18-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Having previously concentrated on the capital, French bakery group Paul is preparing to expand across the country through a franchising model that could see its UK estate double in size.

Brighton's The Bok Shop plans expansion

18-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Brighton-based premium fried chicken brand The Bok Shop is set for expansion with 10 sites planned in the next two years.

Coqfighter to grow dark kitchen network with more permanent sites also planned

12-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter is to open its first regional location in Birmingham later this year as it looks to grow both its dark kitchen network and restaurant estate.

Boxpark appoints Ben McLaughlin as new COO ahead of Boxhall development

09-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Boxpark has announced the promotion of Ben McLaughlin to chief operating officer (COO) as it looks to concentrate on its growth and development of new sibling concept Boxhall.

Island Poké plans further dark kitchen expansion

09-Feb-2021 By Georgia Cronin

London-based grab-and-go brand Island Poké has launched its fourth dark kitchen this week after seeing success in the delivery-only space last year.

Fulham Shore to restart expansion when normal trading resumes

08-Feb-2021 By Restaurant

Fulham Shore says it intends to restart its expansion programme as soon as full restaurant trading resumes.

The Orange Buffalo set for global expansion as it accelerates franchise plans

05-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo is accelerating plans for both national and global expansion after signing its first franchise partner in the UK.

Chipotle mulls further UK expansion

04-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Chipotle has suggested it could preparing to grow its UK portfolio.

Gastrono-me plans multiple site expansion

25-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

The team behind Gastrono-me Restaurants Ltd, which currently operates a single site in Bury St Edmunds, are planning to expand the business across the UK over the next three years.

"This is an eminently scaleable concept" - London-based chain Figo on its plans for expansion

19-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Less than two years after launching its debut site, London-based Italian chain Figo is looking to expand across the capital. Operations director Andy Dempster explains the plans for growth.