Canterbury

Chopstix opens latest Kent site

Chopstix has announced the opening of a site in Canterbury. The new restaurant, located on St George’s Street in the city centre, is Chopstix’s 82nd site. Last year Chopstix conducted a complete training overhaul, in partnership with Mapal One, launching a new digital training model, delivering a new induction module…

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Las Iguanas trials service robots in two locations

Las Iguanas, the Latin American-inspired chain restaurant, has reportedly introduced six new service robots at its restaurants in Center Parcs Elveden Forest and in Cambridge through a trial partnership with Soft Bank Robotics.  It is reported that the robots will support team members with everyday tasks such as delivering food…

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Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?

“Quick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,” says Richard Morris, chief executive officer of Tortilla, “as consumers tend to turn to good value-for-money products and brands that they can trust during such times.” In fact, more people are purchasing takeaway or…

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Las Iguanas to open Canterbury site

Las Iguanas has announced the opening of its new Canterbury location, taking up residence on the corner of High Street and Longmarket from 26 September, its first Kent location. The new 200-cover restaurant and cocktail bar will feature Las Iguanas’ signature tropical green plant walls, flashes of neon, lustrous Mexican…

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Las Iguanas adds two more sites to growing portfolio

Las Iguanas has announced it has added two more sites to its growing portfolio in Canterbury and Peterborough. The new 284-cover restaurant and bar on Longmarket in Canterbury will be spread over 7,000sq ft. It is set to open to the public in September. The 160-cover restaurant, bar and terrace…

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Socialite Rooftop to open second site in Canterbury

Paragon hospitality is set to open its second Socialite restaurant and bar in Canterbury. The site will open 1 July as a rooftop venue above the city’s five-storey Hampton by Hilton hotel in St Margaret’s Street. Socialite Canterbury Rooftop aims to offer a “modern and stylish all-day restaurant, situated in…

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The Corner House Canterbury opens garden dining space

The Corner House in Canterbury has launched its new garden dining space this month, adding an additional 26 covers to the restaurant. The venue also has five guest rooms, which includes a continental breakfast tray that consists of homemade granola, yoghurt and homemade berry compote, fresh fruit, fresh milk, and…

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Franco Manca owner to open 11 sites amid strong trading

The Fulham Shore, owner of Franco Manca and Real Greek, has unveiled plans to open 11 new sites this year following a period of strong trading for the group.  The group said it has continued to trade well and in line with expectations during April and May 2022, serving over…

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Franco Manca owner planning UK and overseas expansion

The restaurant group behind the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands is reportedly planning up to 150 new restaurant openings over the next few years across the UK and overseas.  According to The BBC, founder David Page has reportedly highlighted expansion plans for “towns and cities from Cardiff to Canterbury…

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German Doner Kebab to expand across UK

German Doner Kebab is reportedly eyeing a roll-out of sites across the UK, in a move that will see it almost double its presence with the addition of 47 new sites.  According to Sky News, the expansion, which follows a period of heightened takeaway sales during the pandemic, will reportedly…

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