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Sethi to back Fatty Crab in the UK
Jyotin Sethi, who with his brother Karem backs London’s hot dog and Champagne concept Bubbledogs, is believed to be one the people behind looking to introduce the popular US-based Fatty Crab and Fatty Cue concepts in the UK
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Russian group plans Tarantino’s launch in the UK
Food Master Group, the Russian hospitality group, is set to launch its Tarantino Grill & Wine Bar brand into the UK, after securing a site in central London
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NewsTGI Friday's sold
Carlson has announced that an agreement has been reached to sell TGI Friday’s, the casual dining chain, to Sentinel Capital Partners and TriArtisan Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum
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Orange Leaf hones in on UK
Orange Leaf, the fast-growing, US-based frozen yoghurt operator that runs more than 300 sites in America, has told M&C Report that it hopes to find a partner for a UK launch within the next year.
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Where there’s a grill there’s a way
A grilled cheese venture that began life in a tent is taking the US fast-casual scene by storm, as Kerstin Kuhn discovers
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Vapiano targets London for GinYuu
Vapiano, operator of the eponymous Italian restaurant concept, is looking to launch its fledgling Pan Asian/Pacific brand GinYuu in London next year, founder Kent Hahne has told the Allegra Restaurant Leader Summit
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NewsCarluccio’s confirms overseas pipeline
Carluccio’s has confirmed that it will make its debut in the US this autumn as it looks to open an additional seven overseas restaurants by the end of 2014
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NewsYO! signs deal for 50 US openings
YO! Sushi, the Quilvest-backed group, plans to open 50 restaurants in the US over the next six years after signing a new franchise agreement for the country
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NewsYO! reassess US expansion plans
YO! Sushi, the Quilvest-backed group, has reassessed its US expansion plans, which has led to the closure of its first site in the country in Washington DC’s Union Street train station
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Caffeina Co makes UK debut
Caffeina Company, the operator of two ‘neighbourhood’ coffee shops in Rome, has opened its first site in London
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Potbelly eyes UK launch
Potbelly, the sandwich shop chain, has become the latest US-based brand to show an interest in launching in the UK
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Busaba to make international debut
Busaba Eathai, the casual-dining Thai chain, has signed an agreement to make its overseas debut this September in the Middle East, in Dubai
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Ippudo closes in on UK debut site
Hakata Ippudo, the ramen bar brand, is close to securing its first site in the UK, in London
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NewsMuzz Buzz nears UK debut
Muzz Buzz, the Australian drive-thru coffee operator, has moved nearer to making its UK debut and believes there is potential to open 200 sites here
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NewsHakkasan JV targets 30 developments
Hakkasan, the international restaurant group, has told M&C Report it hopes to open 30 developments over five years under its new joint venture with luxury resort operator MGM Resorts International, and could open a UK site outside London as well as inside the city
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Simit Sarayi targets UK
Turkey-based bagel operator Simit Sarayi, one of the biggest eating-out chains in the country, is targeting a launch in the UK
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OpinionA great brand is doomed without a great process
Having helped bring PizzaExpress to India, Jasper Reid of International Market Management argues that the key to success in emerging markets is smart and careful planning
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NewsStrong Q1 growth for KFC UK
UK system sales of KFC grew 12% in the three months to 22 March, with Pizza Hut UK system sales (take-away only) up 2% over the same period, owner Yum! Brands has reported
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Thinking globally, acting locally
More and more restaurant operators are adopting sustainable business practices. Kerstin Kuhn focuses on US fast-casual brand Sweetgreen
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Hakkasan targets London for new JV
Hakkasan, the international restaurant group backed by Tasameem, a property arm of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, has formed a joint venture hotel management company with luxury resort operator MGM Resorts International, with London among its targets