All Restaurants articles – Page 27
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NewsTGI Friday’s launches ‘Fridarians’ campaign
TGI Friday’s has launched a new integrated brand campaign that introduces the world to “Fridarians”, who “smash through the so-called rules of going out and live every day like it’s a Friday”
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NewsBrexit vote forces TGI’s to switch to UK suppliers
TGI Friday’s switched a number of suppliers from overseas providers to UK ones in the wake of the Brexit vote, its procurement and supply chain director has told Supply Management magazine.
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NewsKFC franchisee secures c£14m debt facility
Auriga Holdings, one of the longest-serving KFC franchisees in the UK, has secured a new £13.95m debt facility from Metro Bank, as it eyes further expansion.
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NewsUsain Bolt restaurant brand to launch on Holy Birds site
The first UK site for Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records brand is to open on 10 October in London’s Spitalfields.
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NewsCoconut Tree begins 'mini rollout'
The Coconut Tree, the Sri Lankan street food concept, is eyeing a “mini rollout” which preserves the authenticity of the brand.
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NewsHancock’s secures three more openings for 2018
Hancock’s, the American Kitchen & Bar concept, has secured three new sites in Hampshire which will launch before the end of the year.
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NewsTasty cancels growth funding
Tasty, the Wildwood operator, has said it has “no plans to open any new sites at the current time” and has cancelled its unused £5m revolving credit facility earmarked for expansion.
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NewsM&B eyes further acquisitions for Miller & Carter
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is to slow down the rate of expansion for its Miller & Carter brand, now that the business has reached the 100-site mark.
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NewsJones: 'Prezzo lost its focus on hospitality'
Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones has told MCA’s Restaurant Conference about her decision to take charge of the struggling brand and mission to “make customers love it again”.
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NewsEx-Wahaca people director to joins Bill’s
Odette Schwartz, who earlier this year stepped down as people director at Wahaca, is set to join Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed restaurant chain, as its new full-time HR director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsGaucho creditors approve CVA plan
Gaucho has received approval from the majority of its creditors for its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) plan, MCA understands.
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NewsMaison du Mezze eyes Soho opening
AMA Hospitality is in talks to open a site under its Middle Eastern-style, premium casual dining restaurant brand – Maison du Mezze, in London’s Soho, MCA understands.
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NewsThe Coconut Tree opening two in Bristol
The Coconut Tree, the Sri Lankan street food concept, is opening two new restaurants in Bristol.
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NewsVIP-backed Zela heading to The Strand
Zela, an upscale Japanese and Mediterranean fusion concept backed by Cristiano Ronaldo, is to open at the ME London Hotel on The Strand in Covent Garden.
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BOWLS concept to replace Billy & The Chicks
BOWLS, a new “high-end fast-casual concept, is to open in London’s Soho, replacing chicken concept Billy & The Chicks.
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Rudy’s Pizza plans Liverpool launch
Mission Mars, the Manchester based group behind Albert’s Schloss and Rudy’s Pizza, is set to launch the latter concept in Liverpool.
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Honest Burgers secures Marylebone site
Honest Burgers, the Active Partners-backed business, is to further strengthen its presence in central London, with an opening in Marylebone.
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NewsGiraffe and Ed’s launch retail range with Tesco
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has launched retail ranges for Giraffe and Ed’s Diner with Tesco.
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OpinionProceeding with due care
In a rare interview, sector investor Richard Caring, alongside new Ivy Collection chief executive and Bill’s chairman David Campbell, talks to Mark Wingett about the future of the high street; the impact of the uncertainty over Brexit; the market in general; and the next stages of development for Bill’s and the Ivy Collection
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Analysis & InsightNew research highlights areas of ethical improvement for restaurants
The majority of restaurants are falling behind consumer expectations when it comes to ethical standards, according to the author of a new guide by Ethical Consumer.