Restaurants

The Restaurants section on Catering Today delivers comprehensive coverage of the UK restaurant industry, from independent operators to national chains. It reports on business performance, openings, acquisitions, and leadership changes, alongside analysis of market trends, menu innovation, and consumer behaviour. With insight into finance, operations, technology, and sustainability, Catering Today provides hospitality professionals with the intelligence and updates shaping commercial strategy across the UK dining landscape.

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10 August

Sexy Fish to launch third site in Manchester

Caprice Holdings’ Asian-inspired restaurant, Sexy Fish, has announced the opening of its third global outpost in Manchester this autumn. Following the style of its flagships in London’s Mayfair and Miami’s Brickell district, the new restaurant will feature artwork from international artist Damien Hirst, including three giant sculptures incorporating creatures from…
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10 August

Paulaner looking for UK franchisees for restaurant and bar concept

German brewer Paulaner is looking for franchisees for the launch of its Bräuhaus, restaurant and bar concept in the UK. Paulaner is looking to secure a number of hospitality entrepreneurs or investment groups who can open up to 10 sites throughout the UK in the next few years. The company…
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9 August

BRG agrees five-site franchise deal amid Spanish expansion

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced a five-site franchise deal with Lagardère Travel Retail. As part of this deal it will open its second Spanish Giraffe World Kitchen site inside Barcelona airport. The Giraffe World Kitchen site will span over 4,400 sq. ft and accommodate 210 covers, with the assistance…
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9 August

Popeyes owner sees system-wide sales rise 14% in Q2

Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns Popeyes and Burger King, has revealed that consolidated system-wide sales grew by 14% year-over-year during the second quarter ended 30 June. This comes as the group surpassed the 30,000-restaurant mark globally, generating more than $40bn (£31bn) in system-wide sales over the last year. During…
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8 August

Angel Above Portobello opens at The Distillery

Angel Above Portobello, a small plate restaurant, has opened on the first floor of The Distillery on Portobello Road. The Distillery is a four-floor building that operates a working distillery and is also home to Portobello Road Gin and the “critically” acclaimed gin-blending experience, The Ginstitute. The venue also features…
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7 August

Geode to open in Knightsbridge

Neha Beriwala of Arrow Hospitality, who’s restaurant portfolio includes Kutir in Chelsea and Manthan in Mayfair, has announced the launch of Geode on Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge. Geode, a vibe-dining concept introduced to Knightsbridge by Salvatore Broccu and Marios Louvaris (formerly of Novikov Group), focuses on contrast and theatrical experiences…
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4 August

Taca Tacos to open second site

Taca Tacos has announced that it will open its second bricks and mortar store in Peckham, London this month. Following a successful first year selling tacos from a converted railway arch in Deptford, the new restaurant will be located on Peckham’s famous Rye Lane. The new taco kitchen will be…
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4 August

Compton Verney restaurant reopens after refurb

Compton Verney art gallery has revamped and reopened its restaurant following a refresh led by architectural interior design firm Sculpt. Previously a more functional ‘grab and go’ style café, the new look aims to reflect the evolved multiple course dining offer. The design is inspired by Compton Verney’s art collection,…
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3 August

Pizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

Pizza Pilgrims has joined the Zero Carbon Forum to accelerate its progress to net zero, as well as to share its sustainability insight and learnings across the sector. According to the pizza chain, one of the biggest challenges that pizza companies face is how to address the environmental impact of…
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2 August

Yummy Pubs acquires London venue for new concept Faber

National pub company, Yummy Pubs, has acquired the long-term lease on the former Villagio restaurant site in Hammersmith to debut its new British seafood restaurant concept, Faber. The site, which occupies a prime corner location in the centre of Hammersmith, will be undergoing a complete refurbishment before reopening as Faber. …
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