Casual Dining

CDG launches Leadership Academy Plus programme 

The Casual Dining Group (CDG) has officially launched its Leadership Academy Plus programme, which aims to combine its internal talent…

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Ryan Shilton joins Dormy House as head chef

The Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has appointed Ryan Shilton as head chef of Dormy House. In his new role…

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From barrister to restaurateur: Nisha Katona on her Indian street food chain

“I was a child protection barrister for 20 years but always with a completely blinding passion and obsession for the…

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Handmade Burger Co. falls into administration, 238 jobs lost

Handmade Burger Co. has fallen into administration resulting in its 18 restaurants closing and 238 jobs lost. David Griffiths, Conrad…

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Big Fernand launches in London

Parisian burger brand, Big Fernand, has announced the launch of its first British site in South Kensington, London. The casual…

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Fewer closures but more job losses in casual dining, research finds

Casual dining closures fell by more than a fifth last year, according to joint research from the Altus Group and…

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Finally, a government addressing the business rates fiasco

Regardless of your political colours, small businesses up and down the land will be pleased to hear of at least…

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Licensed premises, pubs and restaurant numbers dip in 2019

The number of licensed premises has declined by 2% in the past year, according to CGA and AlixPartner’s latest market…

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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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Why food businesses are an enticing prospect for angel investors

While it remains a tough time for dining on the High Street, the seeds of recovery are being planted, thanks…

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