Business Profile: Goodman Restaurants
Goodman Restaurants broke the mould with the launch of Burger & Lobster in 2011, but there’s plenty more unconventional concepts still in the pipeline, as directors George Bukhov and David Strauss reveal.
Archives for October 2, 2013
Lend Lease adds Theobroma and Chimichanga to Touchwood's dining portfolio
Property group Lend Lease has signed two new businesses - Australian chocolate cafe Theobroma and Mexican restaurant Chimichanga - to its West Midlands-based shopping centre Touchwood.
Comptoir Libanais snaps up two more sites as UK expansion continues
Comptoir Libanais, the canteen and delicatessen concept created by Tony Kitous, is opening its sixth, seventh and eighth restaurants later this year, including its first site outside of London.
Stolichnaya introduces glow-in-the-dark bottle
SPI Group is set to revamp its Stolichnaya Premium Vodka brand with the launch of a new, limited-edition glow-in-the-dark bottle, available now to bars across the UK.
Hix takes chicken and steak to the City
Chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix is doubling up on the success of Tramshed, having acquired the now-defunct Sushinho site in London’s Devonshire Square to open another restaurant under the chicken and steak concept.
Securing investment 'major challenge' for independent hoteliers
Independent hoteliers say securing funding for their business is a 'major challenge' despite the growth in spend across the sector.
Luxury hotel and fine-dining restaurant set to be unveiled in Aberdeen
Simpson’s Hotel in Aberdeen has been bought by the owners of a five-star property in Edinburgh and will re-open under a new brand next year, aimed at the luxury market.
Restaurant magazine launches Development Chef Club series
Restaurant magazine is launching a new initiative – the Development Chef Club – aimed at informing, inspiring and interacting with the development chef and group executive chef community.