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The Louisiana-founded brand’s announcement that it is heading to the UK is likely to ruffle some feathers in the already competitive fried chicken category. How might its eventual arrival land?
Flat Iron has secured additional funding to support its expansion plans.
The Breakfast Club has reported ‘solid financial growth’ in its most recent results with sales and operating profit both rising, and pre-tax losses narrowing.
Six by Nico’s ‘community-first’ crowdfund has closed having raised more than £2.5m.
An open letter calling on the government for urgent support for the hospitality industry has been signed by more than 50 leading figures in the industry.
The private equity owner of brasserie chain Côte is examining plans to retain control of the business by investing new funding as an alternative to a sale.
Deliveroo is looking to capture the mid-week family meal market through a partnership with more than 30 restaurant brands.
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Immigration is climbing the risk and compliance agenda for hospitality employers.
Ping Pong saw revenues fall by around a quarter and annual costs soar before it entered into administration in July, documents show.
American diner chain Denny’s is plotting ‘significant expansion’ in the UK, with offers being considered for its master franchise for the territory.
In her latest column, the UKHospitality chair explains how changes to the Licensing Act reflect a watershed moment for the restaurant and wider hospitality sector.
Loungers chairman and co-founder Alex Reilley has quit the Government’s Hospitality Sector Council (HSC) after facing pressure from civil servants for publicly criticising Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tax policies.
With McWin and TriSpan joining forces to acquire a majority stake in Flat Iron, we chart the steakhouse group’s journey from London pub residency to national chain.
Adam Simmonds’ restaurant within The Megaro Hotel in King’s Cross has closed with immediate effect less than a year after its launch.
Customisable grab-and-go salad concept PICK.YOUR.OWN. is looking to grow its footprint in London after securing funding from Frontive Group and Cervus Investments.
The future of London-based pizza group Homeslice has been secured after proposals for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) were approved by creditors earlier this month.
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The acquisition of Pizza Pilgrims by McWin-backed brand L’Osteria is a huge deal for founders James and Thom Elliot. All eyes will be on what it does next.
Soho House is to return to private ownership after signing a deal with an investor group led by New York-based business MCR Hotels.
Glasgow’s Japanese bar and restaurant Mikaku will close next month after nearly seven years in business.
Wahaca has jettisoned its fast food spin-off concept DF Tacos in order to focus on its core brand following a return to profit.
McWin Capital Partners and TriSpan have partnered to secure a co-control majority investment in Flat Iron.
Dishoom has reported a 17% rise in turnover in its latest financial results, with pre-tax profit and EBITDA also up.
Six by Nico’s ‘community-first’ crowdfund has officially opened to the public having already raised more than £1.6m from early access investors.
Pasta Evangelists has announced a further ramping up of its plans for UK expansion, setting out an ambition to reach 100 restaurants across the country in the next five years.
L’Osteria, the Germany-based Italian casual dining brand backed by Gail’s and Big Mamma owner McWin, is to acquire a majority stake in Pizza Pilgrims for an undisclosed sum.
Customers at Alain Roux’s three Michelin-starred restaurant The Waterside Inn are ‘bucking the trend’ for spending when eating out, with the restaurant almost halving its losses in 2024.
The owner of Pizza Hut Restaurants in the UK has hinted at plans for fresh expansion after naming Gino Casciani as its new CEO in charge of operations across Europe.
Companies House will begin phasing in identity verification for business directors and people with significant control (PSCs) over a 12-month period, beginning on 18 November.
McDonald’s UK has reported a £14m fall in turnover in its latest financial results, but managed to grow profit through savings in administrative expenses.
UKHospitality has called on the Low Pay Commission to ‘recognise the cost pressures’ facing the sector following estimations the National Living Wage (NLW) could increase to £12.71 next year.
With the Co-op’s On The Go brand launching late last month and the meteoric rise of the supermarket meal deal, the battle for lunchtime trade has never been so fierce. Should the traditional food-to-go sector be concerned?
The very existence of pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants across Wales could be threatened without further business rates support for the sector, a trade body has warned.
The group behind the Wildwood and Dim-T casual dining brands has completed a £9.25m fundraise, appointed David Page as its executive chairman and announced a new expansion strategy.
Dishoom has announced an agreement to bring outside investment into the business for the first time, partnering with global consumer focused investment firm L Catterton.
Supermarket chain Co-op is moving into the foodservice sector with a new ‘on the go’ brand that offers a range of hot food options including pizzas cooked to order.
Gaucho has announced new leadership changes to strengthen the business and streamline its performance, as recently appointed CEO Baton Berisha implements the next stage of his growth strategy.
Wasabi saw pre-tax profits tumble in its most recent financial results despite reporting a strong performance across both its UK restaurant division and grocery business.
Park Chinois, the high-end Chinese restaurant founded by Alan Yau in London’s Mayfair, has appointed administrators.
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand Zambrero has officially launched its UK franchise recruitment programme, with plans to open 100 restaurants by 2030.
Greggs has reported a fall in profits and the closure of more than 50 sites in its half-year results (H1) amid a tough start to 2025.
Northern-based restaurant group Gusto Italian will see its estate reduced from 13 restaurants to seven after being acquired by Cherry Equity Partners via a pre-pack administration process.
Tasting menu restaurant Six by Nico says it is aiming to build ‘the largest and most active culinary community in the UK and beyond’ through a new crowdfunded membership.
Northern-based restaurant group Gusto Italian is on the verge of collapse with the business likely to be sold through a pre-pack insolvency.
Wildwood and Dim-T operator Tasty has held advanced discussions with former Pizza Express CEO David Page over a deal that would see him join the business and raise new funding.
In her latest column, the UKHospitality chair explains how operators can get involved in the trade body’s new #TaxedOut campaign.
A Government overhaul of planning and licensing rules designed to make it easier for operators to open quicker and fast-track permissions for alfresco dining has been welcomed by the industry.
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The 26-year-old Thai group has been bought out of administration at a time of heightened interest for the cuisine.
Busaba Eathai has been acquired in a pre-pack sale to Seaco Investments Limited that will save around 240 jobs.
The new owners of London’s historic Regency Café in Westminster have set out ambitions to expand the business globally as well as introduce merchandise and explore brand partnerships.
Five Guys Europe has secured a new £185m debt agreement that will help fund its continued expansion across the UK.