Social entertainment bar group Roxy Leisure has received a £7.5m investment from Foresight Group LLP to help it expand within the fast-growing competitive socialising sector.
A new restaurant group founded by former Disney executive and CEO of The Fat Duck Group, James Bulmer, and which counts the former executive chef of three-Michelin starred Alinea as part of its team, will open its debut venue this year, in London.
Burrito chain Chilango’s company voluntary agreement (CVA) has been approved after receiving support from the vast majority of the company’s creditors and shareholders.
Michelin is eyeing a members-only program called the Michelin Club that would give members ‘select privileges’ at participating guide-listed restaurants.
Azzuri Group, which operates restaurant brands including Zizzi and ASK Italian, reported shrinking losses over the past year amid ‘challenging’ trading conditions.
US burger and bar chain Wahlburgers looks set to overhaul its menu and introduce ‘concept changes’ at its London restaurant in Covent Garden, six months after opening.
In just a few years former MasterChef contestant Larkin Cen has opened four Woky Ko restaurants in Bristol and is now one of the UK’s most exciting Chinese chefs
Hospitality trade bodies have called on the Conservatives to follow through on promises to cut business rates after the party won a clear majority in the general election.
With an estate-wide refurb programme and a repositioning as an evening proposition, Richard Caring and David Campbell are starting a new chapter for Bill's.
The number of pubs in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, according to a report released today (11 December) by Scottish hospitality start-up Stampede.
The UK’s competition watchdog has warned that technology giant Amazon’s investment in to food courier platform Deliveroo could lead to higher prices for restaurants.
McDonald's is to introduce a Veggie Dippers option onto its UK menus in the new year in what’s being dubbed the fast food chain’s first ‘fully vegan’ meal.
A £1.3bn merger between Slug & Lettuce operator Stonegate and pub chain Ei Group could lead to higher prices in some areas, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned.
Flat Iron, Wagamama, Caravan and Lina Stores were among the restaurants crowned winners at Restaurant magazine’s annual R200 Awards, which were held in London last night (4 December).
A Deliveroo advert that suggests the company can deliver multiple orders from different restaurants at one time has become the third-most complained about TV advert of the year so far.
Trade body UKHospitality is calling on the next government to reform business rates, address the skills shortage, and guarantee the rights of EU citizens as part of its general election manifesto.
A combination of rising overheads, fewer alcohol sales, and a weaker pound has continued to impact the UK’s Top 100 restaurant groups according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
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