All Dishoom articles
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NewsDishoom: ‘Decision to take outside funding not taken lightly’
The Indian restaurant group is “taking a cautious approach to choosing an investor”, as it plans to launch in the US in 2026, Shamil Thakrar told The Times
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NewsDishoom appoints advisors as it looks to US for expansion
The Indian restaurant group is seeking new investment to support its international growth ambitions and has begun looking for locations, primarily in New York City
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NewsDishoom’s Brian Trollip promoted to CEO
Having joined the group in 2010 and serving as MD since 2020, Trollip will now overlook all aspects of the business, with co-founders Shamil and Kavi Thakrar continuing in their roles
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NewsDishoom: ‘Growth is secondary’
Co-founder Shamil Thakrar speaks to MCA about looking across the pond for expansion, overhauling the offer, and why hospitality will always come first
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Analysis & InsightDishoom’s new menu is a strong mass market offer
Fourteen years since it was founded, Dishoom has a well-earned position as a leader in Indian cuisine in the UK, introducing the British palate to flavours that go beyond the curryhouses of old. As it shifts its influence further to northern India, the offering shows a maturing group favouring comfort and broad appeal over risk-taking
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NewsThe high stakes risks and rewards of the biggest ever Dishoom menu shake up
Co-founders and cousins Kavi and Shamil Thakrar are introducing 23 new and updated food dishes, as well as drinks, in an overhaul
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NewsDishoom sees significant growth in underlying EBITDA
The Indian restaurant group reported a 41.9% rise in adjusted underlying EBITDA for the full year ended 31 December 2023, to £13.3m, in what was a strong period of growth for the business.
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Analysis & InsightDestination dining: the curated developments offering quality, variety and experiences
MCA explores how destination developments have become a jewel in the crown of operator estates at a time when hospitality can no longer rely on a steady stream of footfall - and the key drivers to keep consumers coming back in the face of declining frequency and traffic
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NewsDishoom confirms two further Permit Room openings
The drinks-led concept will open in Oxford and Cambridge this year, offering unique cocktails and a range of ‘drinking food’
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InterviewsDishoom: ‘We’re very excited about Permit Room’
The drinks-led concept retains classic Dishoom dishes but stands on its own two feet, with plans to open at least one more Permit Room this year, managing director Brian Trollip tells MCA
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NewsDishoom sees record staff retention
Managing director Brian Trollip said the brand is experiencing its lowest ever staff turnover, and explains how nurturing a culture based on strong values is creating a more engaged workforce.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Young’s Pubs, Lucky Voice, Nando’s, Dishoom and more
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InterviewsDishoom: ‘We’ve always wanted to open a bar’
As Dishoom prepares to open its first entirely drinks-led venue in Brighton this November, MD Brian Trollip tells MCA that the venue is a passion project for him and CEO Shamil Thakrar
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NewsDishoom expects full profit recovery in 2023
The company said although profitability was not at pre-pandemic levels in 2022, there was an improvement in underlying profit margins vs FY21
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NewsDishoom plans bar-led concept for Brighton
Dishoom’s forthcoming Brighton site will feature an ‘all-new offering’ and open under The Permit Room, the name the restaurant brand’s bars
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the biggest openings stories of the week, featuring Dishoom, Wagamama, Bundobust and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Gaucho, Dishoom, The Botanist, and more
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NewsDishoom retains place on Glassdoor Best Places to Work list
The restaurant group was the only hospitality business to make the list, coming 40th with an overall score of 4.5
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NewsDishoom sees significant increase in revenues
Trading growth has continued during 2022 and guest numbers have returned to pre-Covid levels at the Indian restaurant group
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NewsDishoom appoints new marketing director
Sara Stark has stepped down from her role as marketing and creative director after 11 years at the restaurant business, with former Just Eat marketing director Lucy Milne to replace her