Boxpark
Coverage explores the strategy, expansion, and brand development of one of the UK’s most recognisable pop-up mall and street food venue operators. Reporting includes site openings in locations such as Shoreditch, Wembley, Croydon, and Liverpool; container park design; independent vendor mix; and the integration of live events, sport screenings, and tech-led ordering. Insight is tailored for operators, landlords, and suppliers tracking hybrid leisure formats, food hall innovation, and community-driven hospitality spaces.
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Oct- 2023 -10 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/10/23
Pubs see increased spending in September as restaurants struggle. Consumer card spending in UK pubs saw a 6.1% rise in September, likely driven by the Rugby World Cup. Meanwhile, restaurant spending fell 10.8% compared with the previous month, and takeout spending increased by just 6.5%. In a survey, 44% of…
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10 OctoberRestaurants
Sides to open first high street restaurant in Dalston
Fried chicken brand Sides is set to open its first high street location in Dalston on Thursday 26 October, after its success in other locations across London. The brand signed a 15 to 20-year lease for the 2,000 sq ft space and will serve “all the classic Sides menu items”…
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May- 2023 -31 MayNews
Sides to open in 10 new locations across UK
The fried chicken brand Sides is on track to further expand across the UK with 10 new locations across the UK in 2023. The growth plans will create 100 jobs and expand the brand’s footprint into the North of England alongside an exciting launch into Scotland. Sides, originally developed by…
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Apr- 2023 -4 AprilFood and Drink
Sidemen to launch third Sides site in new Market Place Harrow
Market Place London has revealed the final vendor at its new Harrow indoor street food market as Sides, the chicken brand created by viral YouTube collective, The Sidemen. Sides was formed in 2021 as a virtual brand by star content creators KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S (Wroetoshaw).…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchRestaurants
Crust Bros to open two locations in April
Pizza restaurant Crust Bros will be opening its fourth site in Boxpark Shoreditch on 11 April, followed by a fifth site at The Prince in West Brompton on 21 April. Crust Bros’ new venues are opening following the success of the chain’s opening in Boxpark Croydon in November 2022 and…
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Nov- 2022 -2 NovemberVenues & Properties
Boxpark introduces four new food traders
Boxpark is set to introduce four new food traders across its sites in Shoreditch and Croydon, including two brand-new vegan food traders. Vegan Wing Shack, the sister brand to Wing Shack Co, will open in Boxpark Shoreditch this month. Wing Shack was founded in 2017 by three friends, and after…
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Jun- 2022 -9 JuneRestaurants
Virtual Hero to reach 200 locations by end of 2022
Virtual Hero is reportedly headed for huge growth as it announced a collaboration with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen. They are responsible for creating the fried chicken brand, Sides, which is available across the UK and Middle East. Sides is reportedly on course to establish a further 50 locations in the…
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May- 2022 -9 MayRestaurants
Fatto Pizza & Beer to open in Kings Cross in June
Brighton based Fatto a Mano has announced it will launch Fatto Pizza and Beer in Kings Cross this June. After establishing themselves in Brighton and Hove, as well as pop ups at BoxPark Croydon and BoxPark Shoreditch, Fatto a Mano will now take on a permanent site in the capital.…
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3 MayApps & Technology
Mr Yum acquires Sprout
Mobile ordering and payments company for restaurants, Mr Yum, has acquired hospitality Customer Relationship Management and marketing company Sprout. Sprout’s full-time staff will join Mr Yum as the London-based groups aim to create a global team of more than 260 employees, who will continue building tools for hospitality venues in…
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Apr- 2022 -14 AprilFood and Drink
Boxpark to launch Boxhall City site in 2023
Boxpark has announced its Boxhall sibling concept is set to open next year, which will offer food and drink from local, independent food traders and restaurant operators. The company has agreed a 15-year lease with TfL, the site’s freehold owners, for the historic Metropolitan Arcade building which first opened in…
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