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Wendy’s sees 'extremely strong' UK sales

Wendy’s sees 'extremely strong' UK sales

By James McAllister

Wendy’s says it is ’extremely excited' about the consumer response to its UK market return, and is on track to have 10 locations open by the end of the year.

Marugame Udon to open near Oxford Circus

Marugame Udon to open near Oxford Circus

By Joe Lutrario

Marugame Udon has taken the former Garfunkel’s site on Argyll Street close to Oxford Circus for what’s likely to be its third London site.

Hospitality businesses 'anticipating three price increases' before April 2022

Kate Nicholls sounds warning over cost price inflation

By James McAllister

MPs have been told some hospitality businesses expect to raise prices three times before April next year, amid significant cost price inflation caused by ongoing supply chain and recruitment issues.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to open Bread Street Kitchen restaurant in Liverpool

Bread Street Kitchen set for Liverpool

By Joe Lutrario

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is to bring its Bread Street Kitchen & Bar concept to the north of England following the acquisition of a 6,000 sq ft space at Liverpool ONE.

Fallow sustainably-minded restaurant opens in St James's Market London

Latest opening: Fallow

By James McAllister

The sustainably-minded restaurant has found a permanent home in St James's Market, London, following a prolonged residency at 10 Heddon Street in Mayfair.

Greek street food restaurant The Athenian to expand into Europe and the UAE and double of the size of UK estate expansion

The Athenian to expand into Europe and the UAE

By James McAllister

Greek street food player The Athenian has announced plans for international expansion, beginning this year, with the group also laying the groundwork to double the size of its UK estate.

Cumbrian-based restaurateurs Nick Ward and Giuseppe Sepe launch Italian restaurant Sapore in Kendal South Lakeland

Italian restaurant Sapore opens in Cumbria

By James McAllister

Cumbrian-based restaurateurs Nick Ward and Giuseppe Sepe have added a new Italian concept to their portfolio with the launch of Sapore in Kendal, South Lakeland.

This week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top news stories

By Restaurant

Mark Sargeant's sudden departure from Rocksalt, Jonathan Downey vowing to return to hospitality, and Popeye's new vegan play are among this week's top hospitality stories.

Photo credit: Steven Joyce

Duck & Waffle heads to Scotland

By James McAllister

Duck & Waffle is to make its Scottish debut next year having secured a site in Edinburgh's St James Quarter.

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Oli Martin to relaunch 263 fine-dining restaurant in Preston

Oli Martin to relaunch 263 in Preston

By James McAllister

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Oli Martin is to takeover the reins at 263 in Preston, Lancashire, having left his role as head chef at Hipping Hall in the Lake District.

Latest opening: Colonel Saab restaurant Holborn Town Hall

Latest opening: Colonel Saab

By James McAllister

Indian hospitality entrepreneur Roop Partap Choudhary's first London restaurant is a loving ode to his parents.

Former Bancone head chef Louis Korovilas is to launch Noci in Islington in partnership with the Hugh Osmond-backed Various Eateries group.

Noci to launch in Islington

By James McAllister

Former Bancone head chef Louis Korovilas is to launch a neighbourhood-style pasta restaurant early next year in London's Islington, in partnership with the Hugh Osmond-backed Various Eateries group.

TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st parent company Hostmore admitted to London Stock Exchange

Hostmore admitted to London Stock Exchange

By Restaurant

TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st parent company Hostmore has completed its demerger from Electra Private Equity and been admitted to the London Stock Exchange.

The key restaurant openings across the country November 2021

Restaurant radar: November 2021

By Restaurant

Tim Allen's first solo venue, Budgie Montoya's debut central London restaurant, and Niall Keating's Stoke-on-Trent move are among this month's key restaurant openings to look out for.

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