Casual Dining

Almost Famous burger chain confirms closure

Burger chain Almost Famous has announced that it is set to close after financial pressures became “stacked against” it. The…

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Tasty expects drop in FY24 sales amid challenging H2

Tasty, the owner and operator of restaurants in the casual dining sector, has announced that it expects to report total…

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The Salad Project opens eighth site on Bond Street

The Salad Project has announced the opening of its eighth location on Bond Street, as it is looking to hit…

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Hospitality has lost 119 venues per week since March 2020

It has been revealed that 27,951 hospitality venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate…

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Today’s news in brief – 06/01/24

Locanda Locatelli will close its Marylebone Italian restaurant after 23 years. The restaurant, owned by husband and wife Giorgio and…

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Tasty agrees to £2.5m settlement with its insurer

Casual dining group Tasty has agreed a full and final settlement with its insurer for the amount of £2.5m relating…

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Pizza Express launches new grab and go concept in Southampton

Pizza Express has announced the launch of its Pizza Express Pod, located at Tesco Extra in Southampton.   Positioned outside Tesco…

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Pret A Manger debuts at Gloucester Quays

Pret A Manger has opened a new location at Gloucester Quays bringing the healthy food chain to the city for…

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D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/08/24

The industry saw its first quarter-on-quarter growth in outlets in two years. It comes as a 0.5% rise in the…

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