Ivan Orkin eyes franchising opportunities in the UK following the launch of Ivan Mazemen
High-profile US-based ramen chef Ivan Orkin is exploring further expansion in the UK after licensing a new concept to delivery and food hall business Sessions.
Archives for February 17, 2023
Expectations of weaker inflation push up output growth forecasts across hospitality
Output growth forecasts across hospitality rose in January amid expectations of weaker inflation over the next 12 months, new data from the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker shows.
Friday Five: the week's top news
This week's most read stories include Gordon Ramsay Group acquiring the Pizza East brand and the team behind Hackney's The Marksman opening a restaurant at the National Theatre.
Flash-grilled: Ivan Orkin
The Japanese food expert and US-based chef, who's currently running residencies in London and Brighton in partnership with Sessions, on his love of ramen and his dislike of truffle.
Five reasons to consider outsourcing purchasing
Procurement expert Entegra on why restaurants should consider working with a group purchasing organisation.
Bill's shutters a further 12 sites
All-day restaurant group Bill's has confirmed it shuttered a further 12 sites amid 'difficult market conditions' following the removal of Covid-19 restrictions.