All Restaurants articles – Page 7
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NewsIndico heading for The Mailbox
Indian street food concept Indico has secured a unit at The Mailbox in Birmingham, its second iteration from multiple operator Faheem Badur.
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NewsGusto launches new rewards programme
Italian restaurant business Gusto has launched a new loyalty programme called Gusto Gold Rewards.
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NewsShake Shack operator posts £6.6m loss
Shake Shack UK’s operator Diverse Dining Ltd has posted a loss for the year to 31 December 2018, of £6.6m – an improvement on the £7.7m loss reported for the previous year.
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NewsInamo poised for next stage of growth
Tech-focused Asian restaurant Inamo is looking to secure an equity partner to help fund the next stage of its growth.
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NewsHickory’s secures Shrewsbury site
American barbecue and smokehouse restaurant Hickory’s has secured its 12th site – former bar & grill The Waterfront in Shrewsbury.
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NewsEncore Capital to expand Mildreds to 10-15 sites
Vegetarian restaurant group Mildreds will expand to a 10-15-strong business over the next four years, a partner from new owner Encore Capital has told MCA.
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NewsRare Restaurants ready for the next stage of growth
Rare Restaurants has built up its senior team ready for the next chapter in its growth story, chief executive Martin Williams has told MCA.
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NewsRare Restaurants boosts its board
Rare Restaurants has appointed two new members to its board, as it looks navigate “its next ambitious chapter”.
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NewsRed Dog Saloon founder to launch new concept
Red Dog Saloon and Louie’s Hot Chicken founder Tom Brooke is to launch a new Indian-inspired barbecue concept called Burra Khana.
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NewsFounders of Franco Manca to launch new concept at Seven Dials Market
The original team behind Franco Manca are to launch a new Italian pasta bar concept, Strozzapreti, at Seven Dials Market later this year.
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Analysis & InsightConsumers expect four-star hygiene rating minimum
The majority of consumers (58%) would not consider purchasing food in a restaurant or takeaway with less than a four-star hygiene rating, research from food safety experts Navitas has revealed.
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Analysis & InsightBig trouble in little China?
Chinatown is changing. The number of Cantonese restaurants is being reduced with the introduction of more specialist, regional Chinese and pan-Asian places in a bid to attract a broader spectrum of customers. But as the big money international players move in, where does this leave the smaller family-run businesses that are its lifeblood? Restaurant’s Joe Lutrario finds out.
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NewsEd’s Easy Diner introduces new vegan items to menu
Ed’s Easy Dinner has launched its new summer menu, adding several new vegan options.
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NewsZaap Thai to make it four with York GBK site
Zaap Thai, the street food concept from restaurant group Sukho Group has secured its fourth site – the former Gourmet Burger Kitchen unit in York.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Turtle Bay
The Piper-backed Caribbean restaurant operator has arguably flown under the radar for longer than other casual dining brands. Now, having grown to 42 sites in the UK, MCA’s Georgi Gyton takes a look at the performance of the group and examines current consumer sentiment.
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NewsSticks’n’Sushi UK like-for-likes up 12%
Sticks’n’Sushi is achieving like-for-like sales growth of 12% in its mature UK estate, global CEO Rod McKie has told MCA.
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NewsRestaurant and pub sales see reversal of fortune this June
Managed restaurant groups enjoyed a collective 6.1% like-for-like sales boost in June, figures from the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker show.
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NewsMeat specialist Rankin goes vegan
Chef Neil Rankin has stepped back from day to day involvement in his Temper restaurant group, to concentrate on launching a vegan burger bar, and separate vegan restaurant, BigHospitality reports.
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NewsNando’s set for Stockwell
Nando’s is the frontrunner to take on a vacant Natwest building in Stockwell, MCA understands.
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NewsLennox in negotiations on second site; in talks over funding
Andy Lennox’s new South African-inspired restaurant business Zim Braai is negotiating its second site to join its inaugural 80-cover Poole, Dorset, venue.