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 -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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23 May
Thomas Heier steps down as Wagamama CEO
Wagamama boss Thomas Heier has decided to step down from his role as CEO after eight years to pursue other opportunities. Heier joined Wagamama in 2017 as people director before taking over as CEO in 2021, playing an instrumental role in leading the business through the numerous sector challenges over…
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22 May
German Doner Kebab opens first Norwich site
German Doner Kebab has opened its very first site in Norwich, located on 43 St Stephens Street today (22 May 2025). The new Norwich location will create over 20 new jobs and offer GDK’s signature offering of meat, salad, handmade sauces and waffle bread. The OG Kebab includes your choice…
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22 May
Pizza Express opens at Edinburgh Airport
Pizza Express has opened a new location at Edinburgh Airport in partnership with franchisee Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Alongside its classic dishes, diners will also be able to enjoy breakfast creations, with the Edinburgh location just one of two of the brand’s restaurants serving a pizza-inspired breakfast menu, available from…
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