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Casual Dining

We report on the business of casual dining, a key segment of the UK foodservice sector encompassing high-street restaurant brands, all-day dining concepts, and accessible, mid-market hospitality. This includes our coverage of openings, closures, financial results, menu innovation, tech integration, and leadership moves across the casual dining space. Whether you’re managing a national chain or operating a regional brand, we deliver timely insight into the pressures, pivots, and opportunities shaping this highly competitive market, with a focus on operational performance, consumer trends, and commercial sustainability.

Casual Dining

We report on the business of casual dining, a key segment of the UK foodservice sector encompassing high-street restaurant brands, all-day dining concepts, and accessible, mid-market hospitality. This includes our coverage of openings, closures, financial results, menu innovation, tech integration, and leadership moves across the casual dining space. Whether you’re managing a national chain or operating a regional brand, we deliver timely insight into the pressures, pivots, and opportunities shaping this highly competitive market, with a focus on operational performance, consumer trends, and commercial sustainability.

Tortilla acquires Chilango in £2.75m deal

Tortilla, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of…

Gusto Italian launches apprenticeship scheme

Casual dining chain Gusto Italian has launched a new apprenticeship scheme which will enable…

Slim Chickens to make Liverpool debut 

Slim Chickens, a “rapidly growing” American dining brand operated by Boparan Restaurant…

Black and White Hospitality to open new MPW Restaurant

Black and White Hospitality, which owns and manages the franchise rights to eight Marco…

Gusto Italian appoints new chief operating officer

Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced the appointment of Scott…

UK licensed premises contract as CGA warns of future closures

Britain’s number of licensed premises contracted 0.9% in the first quarter of 2022, the…

Gusto partners with PayCaptain to strengthen ‘people-centric agenda’

Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced a new partnership with…

The Lucky Club to open in London this spring

The Lucky Club, cocktail and casual dining venue, is set to open a roof terrace within The…

Fridays appoints Julie McEwan as COO

Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced the appointment of Julie McEwan as…
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