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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Jan- 2023 -10 January
Duck & Waffle to open Edinburgh site
Duck and Waffle is set to open a new site in Edinburgh on 1 February, marking the brand’s first UK venture outside of London. The new site is located within St James Quarter, and will “merge dynamic interiors, unrivalled hospitality, a buzzy atmosphere, and mouth-watering signature fare to create an…
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10 January
Loungers agrees 15-year lease for Springs Leeds space
Cafe and bar group Loungers has agreed a straight 15-year lease to occupy a 4,080 sq ft unit at The Springs in Thorpe Park Leeds. The retail and leisure destination is aiming to add new food and beverage options to the site with Loungers taking the space across from Nandos.…
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9 January
Gino D’Acampo to open latest restaurant in Leeds Marriott
Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has revealed he is set to open a new upmarket Italian restaurant and bar at the recently refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel – Gino D’Acampo, Trevelyan Sq, Boar Lane, Leeds. The project will see an investment of £1.5m in the building with the new venue to open…
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9 January
Giggling Squid FY turnover doubles to £66m
Thai restaurant chain Giggling Squid has announced that its FY turnover doubled to £66m, up from £33.9m the previous year. For the full-year period ended April 2022, the company stated that its EBITDA was £11.1m for the period compared with £5.5m in the year to March 2021. It believed that…
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9 January
Tortilla revenues rise 20% in FY22
Tortilla has seen group revenue rocket 20% to £57.7m in FY22, up from £48.1m the prior year, as it welcomed a “highly resilient” performance despite macroeconomic challenges. UK like-for-like sales were up by 16.4% against FY19, as trading was boosted by a net increase of 18 sites in the period,…
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9 January
Bun and Barrel to open in Harborne on 20 January
A new burger restaurant, The Bun and Barrel, has announced it will be opening a site in Harborne, Birmingham, on 20 January. The venue, which is walk-ins only, will offer burgers made with the “finest” ingredients, barrel-aged drinks and a rock’n’roll soundtrack. Jamie Desogus, co-founded the burger restaurant after launching…
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6 January
D&D London to close four restaurants
D&D London has confirmed that it will cease trading at four locations as a result of the current economic climate. The four venues that will be closing are; East 59th in Leeds, Klosterhaus in Bristol and Radici and Avenue in London. The company said it intends to “look after” the…
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5 January
Six by Nico unveils expansion plans amid strong sales
Sixco Limited, the group behind the Six by Nico restaurant network, has unveiled “ambitious” expansion plans following a period of strong turnover and profits. The group, which operates from across 13 sites in the UK and Ireland, recorded a turnover of £30.8m for the year to June 2022, against the…
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5 January
The Savoy appoints new executive pastry chef
The Savoy has announced the appointment of Nicolas Houchet as its new executive pastry chef. Houchet joined the team from the culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu, where he led the pâtisserie team as deputy head of pastry. Prior to his appointment and his time at Le Cordon Bleu, he spent…
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4 January
Gura Gura opens debut restaurant in London
Gura Gura, a new Pan-Asian concept, has launched its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. The restaurant comes from experienced restaurateur Gobind Chona and is set to offer a modern menu spotlighting Japanese, Thai and Chinese elements alongside a range of cocktails. Located at 19 Slingsby Place, the 2,900…
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