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.

Apr- 2025 -

3 April

Yum Brands CEO to retire in 2026

Yum Brands has announced that David Gibbs, chief executive officer, has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the company in 2026. Gibbs has served as Yum Brands’ CEO since January 2020. As CEO, Gibbs focused on leading the company’s digital transformation, building the company’s development…
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2 April

Ottolenghi co-founder to open Taiwanese noodle bar Kung Fu Mama

Ottolenghi co-founder, Noam Bar-Chang, and founder of Kung Fu Mama Retail, Chris Hsu, have announced the upcoming opening of Taiwanese noodle bar, Kung Fu Mama. The new restaurant is set to open in a “prime position” on Long Acre, Covent Garden on 8 April. The restaurant is designed for eating…
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2 April

Slim Chickens to open in Merry Hill in May

Slim Chickens has announced the signing of a new restaurant location in Merry Hill set to open in May. Slim Chickens, known for its Southern-inspired cuisine, will open the two-floor, 5,229 sq ft unit with seating for 175 covers. The restaurant will strengthen Merry Hill’s roster of quick-service dining options,…
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1 April

Goose and Berry to open Seventy Five at Liberty

Buckinghamshire and London-based catering and events company Goose and Berry is set to welcome its first restaurant venture, Seventy Five, on 8 April, located on the second floor of Liberty’s Regent Street location. Launching in-line with Liberty’s 150th anniversary year, Seventy Five takes its name from the year it was…
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1 April

Emberwood to debut in Bath

Open-fire restaurant Emberwood has announced that it is set to open in Bath in May, with reservations opening on 3 April. The restaurant has been brought to life as part of a multi-million-pound restoration of No. 5 Queen Square, an iconic landmark of the city. Emberwood takes its name partly…
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Mar- 2025 -

28 March

Mrs Bakery and Sushi Joy open in London’s Chinatown

Pastry concept Mrs Bakery and quick service vendor Sushi Joy have opened their doors in Chinatown London. The two brands have launched debut locations close to Leicester Square at 12/13 Little Newport Street and 15a Little Newport Street respectively. Mrs Bakery’s 1,300 sq ft unit joins Chinatown London’s varied collection…
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28 March

NWTC revenues hit ‘record’ £73.5m in FY24

Bar and restaurant operator, New World Trading Company (NWTC), has reported that its revenues hit a record £73.5m in the year to 31 March 2024. The group, which operates 27 bars and restaurants across the UK, primarily under its main brand The Botanist, also delivered a 20% increase in underlying…
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26 March

Rosa’s Thai, Pho and Mowgli brought together under Arcturus Group

Investment firm Trispan has brought together Pho, Rosa’s Thai and Mowgli under a new holding group called Arcturus Group. The company becomes the UK’s largest multi-site casual dining operator in the Asian restaurant segment. Each brand will continue to operate independently, with existing CEOs Sarah Hills (Rosa’s Thai), Patrick Marrinan…
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25 March

New Taiwanese noodle bar to open in Covent Garden

Ottolenghi co-founder Noam Bar-Chang and founder of Kung Fu Mama Retail Chris Hsu have announced the upcoming opening of Taiwanese noodle bar Kung Fu Mama. Set to open on Long Acre, Covent Garden, on 8 April, the fast-paced eatery will be dedicated to showcasing a “contemporary take” on Taiwanese flavours…
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25 March

Roti King opens first restaurant in Brighton

Roti King has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Brighton in May, its first in the city and its first outside of London. The new venue will be at 57 Ship Street in the historic Lanes, set in a Grade II-listed building that was previously…
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