Bluewater

GDK in talks to sell major stake to private equity firm True

Investment firm True is reportedly in advanced talks with German Doner Kebab (GDK) to buy a major stake in the…

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Today’s news in brief – 10/04/25

Cooks Coffee has seen store sales rise 26.4% to £35.1m in the year to 31 March 2025, with fourth quarter…

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German Doner Kebab to open two new sites

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced that it is set to open two new UK sites, in Norwich and Bluewater…

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D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar…

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Wahaca to shutter a third of sites

Wahaca is set to shutter more than a third of its sites, following impacted sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …

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M&S Cafés begin to reopen for takeaway

Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to reopen 49 café locations across the UK today (14 May). The local cafés…

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Slim Chickens to open seventh UK site at Bluewater

The Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced that its seventh UK Slim Chickens site will open in Kent in February…

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Carluccio’s plans further expansion through franchise partners

Carluccio’s has announced its intention to seek strategic franchise partners to support it in further business expansion. The Italian restaurant…

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Wingstop launches third UK site

Wingstop is set to launch its third UK restaurant in partnership with Xbox. Lemon Pepper Holdings, the brand partner of…

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Carluccio’s accelerates Fresca revitalisation programme

Carluccio’s has accelerated its £10m Fresca revitalisation programme with the announcement that the group plans to refresh at least five…

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