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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Feb- 2021 -8 February
Exclusive Collection to launch two new restaurants
Exclusive Collection is set to unveil two new hyper-local restaurant destinations this Spring – Hillfield Restaurant & Bar and The Wellhouse at Lainston House. The company said the developments form part of Exclusive Collection’s wider commitment to “reinvesting back into the properties and creating truly original concepts that appeal to…
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8 February
Franco Manca owners reveal expansion plans despite restrictions
Fulham Shore has revealed plans to open new Franco Manca and The Real Greek sites this summer. The company which currently operates 72 restaurants across the UK said the “well-publicised difficulties” in the hospitality sector are providing the group with “opportunities to acquire new sites at much reduced rents and…
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5 February
Shake Shack partners with Deliveroo for ‘delivery only’ hub in Cambridge
Fast food restaurant Shake Shack has partnered with Deliveroo to open its first “delivery only” venue in Cambridge. The hub is set to open on 9 February and will operate from 12:00PM to 10:45PM, seven days a week. To celebrate the launch Deliveroo has offered customers free delivery until 14…
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5 February
Mamasan to open new restaurant at Liverpool One
South East Asian bar and brasserie, Mamasan, has announced it is to open a new restaurant at Liverpool One. The restaurant, which focuses on elevated dining, drinks and music, has signed for a 6,875 sq ft space. Founded by Brad Stevens, the creator of culinary concepts Bar Soba and Pizza…
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4 February
Deliveroo launches ‘Signature’ service for restaurant partners
Deliveroo has announced a global expansion of its ‘Signature’ service for restaurant partners across the UK and international markets. The service allows for customers to order delivery, as well as pick up and table service via restaurants’ own websites and apps, whilst allowing restaurants to “benefit” from Deliveroo’s expertise in…
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
Various Eateries receives £2.5m business interruption payout
Various Eateries, a restaurant owner, developer, and operator, has received £2.5m through its business interruption policy. The funds, which reportedly fall short of compensating the group’s losses during the pandemic, have supported Various Eateries’ overall liquidity. While establishments have remained closed across the UK due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the…
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25 January
The India Club launches crowdfund to avoid eviction
The India Club, located at 143-145 the Strand in London, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money towards a legal battle against its landlords. The restaurant and bar has been served with notice to vacate the premises by Marston Properties. The family-owned business is planning to raise at least…
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22 January
Rudy’s pizzeria set for Stockton Heath
Rudy’s, a Neapolitan pizzeria, is set to expand its portfolio with an opening in Stockton Heath, according to the Warrington Guardian. The Cheshire property will hold capacity for 50 customers, with a downstairs kitchen also included in the plans. It will be the seventh UK site for the businesses that…
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22 January
Papa John to expand into ‘non-traditional franchises’
Papa John’s has announced it will be looking for additional “non-traditional” franchised outlets to join the franchise as the company expands into further venues in 2021. The group suggested that help is provided for businesses wanting to join the franchise from location selection, growth incentives and full turn-key opening of…
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19 January
Prezzo’s chair joins Build Back Better Council
Karen Jones, the executive chair of Prezzo, will represent the hospitality industry on the government’s new Build Back Better Council. The new business council will be co-chaired by the prime minister and chancellor, with the business secretary as a standing member and other cabinet ministers attending as required. Jones is…
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