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Maki & Ramen to open first permanent London site

Maki & Ramen to open first permanent London site

Wetherspoon boss backs 10% VAT rate for UK pubs

Wetherspoon boss backs 10% VAT rate for UK pubs

Michael Caines at The Stafford awarded first Michelin star

Michael Caines at The Stafford awarded first Michelin star

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Bluewater

Regional coverage of foodservice trends within a major retail and leisure destination, tracing how evolving dining offers—from street-food chains and experiential bars to international marketplace formats—are adapting to shifting customer expectations and seasonal demand. Tracks openings like the Vietnamese street-food chain in the Winter Garden, BBQ and Argentinian-themed venues, and flexible grab-and-go formats. Includes reporting on pop-ups, brand turnover, and the role of innovation within high-footfall environments.

Bluewater

Regional coverage of foodservice trends within a major retail and leisure destination, tracing how evolving dining offers—from street-food chains and experiential bars to international marketplace formats—are adapting to shifting customer expectations and seasonal demand. Tracks openings like the Vietnamese street-food chain in the Winter Garden, BBQ and Argentinian-themed venues, and flexible grab-and-go formats. Includes reporting on pop-ups, brand turnover, and the role of innovation within high-footfall environments.

Comptoir Group reports modest profit and sales growth in H1

Comptoir Group has seen gross profit rise by 3.1% to £13.1m in its half year results, up…

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…

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…

D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through…

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…

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).

Slim Chickens to open seventh UK site at Bluewater

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

Carluccio’s plans further expansion through franchise partners

Carluccio’s has announced its intention to seek strategic franchise partners to support it…

Wingstop launches third UK site

Wingstop is set to launch its third UK restaurant in partnership with Xbox.

Carluccio’s accelerates Fresca revitalisation programme

Carluccio’s has accelerated its £10m Fresca revitalisation programme with the announcement…
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