Today’s news in brief – 11/06/24

Chicken Cottage has plans to reach 100 outlets worldwide by 2027. The UK-based QSR business currently has more than 60 outlets across the UK and a foothold in Kenya. Chicken Cottage anticipates existing franchise owners will expand their businesses with additional outlets in the UK. 

Honeymoon Desserts has opened its first European flagship at 33 Shaftesbury Avenue, London. The new restaurant, which comprises 1,303 sq ft, neighbours Leon, Caffe Concerto, and the Apollo and Gielgud Theatres. Designed to integrate modernism and Chinese culture, the new location will provide “a cosy and warm setting for visitors”.

Piccolino will open its 21st restaurant in Henley-on-Thames’ Market Square on 24 June. Part of Individual Restaurants, the 5,000 sq ft restaurant will be serving its latest summer menu, bringing trending dishes of Italian cities and coastal regions to Henley.

Haymarket’s Farzi London has named Nikhil Mahale as its new head chef. With over 23 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Mahale’s career has spanned continents, learning the diverse multi-cultural flavours whilst developing his “modern edge and technical efficiency”.