Groups have been shortlisted in categories this year that include Best New Opening, Innovation Award, Food-led Pub Group of the Year, and International Company of the Year.
The awards also recognise smaller players with bandwidth to expand in categories including One to Watch, and Scalable Concept Award.
The R200 Awards is an annual awards organised by Restaurant as part of its R200 series. Celebrating excellence in the multi-site restaurant sector, the results are based on votes from leaders within the hospitality industry.
Partners of the awards are Chapman Ventilation, Greenwoods, Poppleston Allen, Shelley Sandzer, Victoria Malaga, and Zonal.
The winners will be revealed at a special awards dinner being held at Hawksmoor Canary Wharf on 4 November. To book your place at the awards please contact hospitality.events@wrbm.com for more details.
R200 Awards 2024 Shortlist:
Best New Opening
Albert’s Schloss, London; Blacklock, Canary Wharf; Caravan, Manchester; Dishoom, Battersea; Kricket, Canary Wharf; Los Mochis, Broadgate; Pasture, Birmingham.
One to Watch
Alley Cats; Detroit Slims; Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen; Pasta Evangelists; Salt Shed; Sandwich Sandwich.
Scalable Concept Award
Burgerism; Fatto a Mano; Nell’s Pizza; Permit Room; Singapulah; The Salad Project.
Campaign of the Year
Burger & Lobster ‘This is Not a Bucket’; Dishoom x Pastis; Fatto a Mano World’s Best Pizza.
Food-led Pub Group of the year
Heartwood Collection; JKS Restaurants (Pub Division); Liberation Group; Parogon Group; Public House Group; Seafood Pub Company.
Omnichannel Brand of the Year
Chaiiwala; Chopstix; Pizza Express; Popeyes; The Real Greek.
Best Value Restaurant Group
Fat Hippo; Flat Iron; Loungers; Nando’s; Nell’s Pizza; Pho; Rosa’s Thai
Restaurant Group of the Year (20 sites and under)
Dishoom; Gaucho Group; Hawksmoor; Lina Stores; Megan’s; Sticks ‘n’ Sushi; Tau Group
Restaurant Group of the Year (over 20 sites)
Banana Tree; Daisy Green; Mission Mars; Pizza Pilgrims; San Carlo; The Ivy; Wingstop
Innovation Award
Ask Italian - using regenerative flour; Gusto - Platinum Club; Pizza Express - school and college leavers programme; Popeyes - drive-thru AI; Rockfish - Virtual Fishmonger; Temper Burger, Wagamama - Soul Club.
International Company of the Year
Chotto Matte; Hawksmoor; JKS Restaurants; LSL Capital; San Carlo.