Restaurants
The latest news and updates on restaurants, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jun- 2025 -6 June
Pasta Evangelists to open first site outside London in Guildford
Fresh pasta brand Pasta Evangelists is set to open its first restaurant outside London this July on Guildford High Street. The opening marks the next step in the company’s expansion, which began in 2016 as an artisan pasta delivery service and now includes restaurants, retail and cookery schools. The company…
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4 June
McDonald’s UK&I appoints new chief marketing officer
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ben Fox as SVP, chief marketing officer. Fox replaces Michelle Graham Clare, who has taken on a global role as chief marketing officer and corporate vice president for the international operated markets segment (IOM). Fox has worked in the UK&I market…
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3 June
Beresford’s Restaurant and Bar on the market for £1.25m
Beresford’s Restaurant and Bar in Windermere has been put up for sale off a guide price of £1.25m for the freehold. Positioned on the corner of Lake Road and Beresford Road, the restaurant is a well-established business in a prime location. The current owner, Graham Bowness, is looking to retire…
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3 June
Restaurant delivery sales slip 0.6% in April due to good weather
Delivery and takeaway sales at restaurant groups slipped by 0.6% year-on-year in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of below-inflation growth as good weather and the long Easter weekend drew people out of their homes. According to CGA by NIQ’s newest Hospitality at Home Tracker, a slight decrease was observed.…
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May- 2025 -30 May
Wagamama to open at Animate Preston
Asian-inspired Japanese restaurant Wagamama is to open its doors at Preston’s newly launched £45m Animate leisure scheme, which has been delivered by Maple Grove Developments. Positioned between Taco Bell and Mad Giant Food Hall, Wagamama has taken a 4,125 sq ft unit on a 15-year lease. The fit out is…
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29 May
Huo to open new site in Belsize Village this summer
Asian restaurant Huo has announced that it is set to open its new venue in London’s Belsize Village this summer. Huo first opened on Park Walk in 2021, before going on to open further venues in Notting Hill and Marylebone. The site will be led by head chef Yam Gurung…
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29 May
The Nare reopens The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant
The Nare has announced the reopening of The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant after a recent transformation. Refreshed as a seafood dining destination, The Quarterdeck Seafood Restaurant will serve a seafood-based menu with each table having a sea view of Gerrans Bay on the Roseland Peninsula. Dishes will include St Mawes octopus,…
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28 May
McWin in talks to acquire Flat Iron
Gail’s Bakery backer McWin Capital Partners is in talks for a deal to acquire steak restaurant Flat Iron, according to reports from Sky News. McWin has reportedly teamed up with TriSpan to try and buy a large stake in the restaurant chain. As it currently stands it is unclear what…
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27 May
Domino’s appoints new NED
Domino’s Pizza Group has announced the appointment of Robyn Perriss as an independent non-executive director following the departure of Elias Diaz. Perriss will be a member of the board’s Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Nomination and Governance Committee. She is a chartered accountant and previously held senior finance…
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23 May
Five Guys to open new Heathrow Terminal 5 restaurant
Five Guys is set to open a new restaurant at Heathrow Terminal 5 later this year, marking the brand’s first opening in a UK and European airport. The 2,500 square feet unit will be situated in a prime location on the upper level of Heathrow T5, and is expected to…
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