Casual Dining

UK restaurant numbers drop with two closures a week

The number of restaurants in Britain fell by 0.4% in the year to March an equivalent of nearly two closures…

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Pubs fare well in May sunshine as restaurant sales suffer

Managed pubs saw collective like-for-likes jump 3.5% for May, with drink-led outlets doing best, according to new data. The Coffer…

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Mardi Gras pub in doubt as annual rent doubles

JD Wetherspoon’s Mardi Gras pub in Trafford Centre in Manchester faces an uncertain future as a rent review has shown…

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US chain Wingstop secures flagship London store in West End

US chicken wing dining chain Wingstop has secured a flagship site at London’s Cambridge Circus. The chain launched in Texas…

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34 Carluccio’s restaurants to close after it announces CVA

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s has announced it is to close 34 restaurants as part of a recently announced company voluntary…

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Number of restaurants in England up 13% since the recession

The number of restaurants in England has increased by 13% since the recession – from 22,230 in 2009 to 25,070…

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Young’s extends ‘Proudly Made in Britain’ range

Fish and seafood business Young’s Foodservice, will extend its ‘Proudly Made in Britain’ credentials to eight further products in its…

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Maximising the brand image of your hospitality venue

Refurbishment and maintenance is a crucial element of owning any hospitality venue. Keeping it looking its absolute best is as…

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How to retain personality as your brand grows

Despite the volatility in the F&B market, casual dining brands are still on the rise. The UK diner has become…

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UK restaurants continue to expand despite recent struggles

Many casual dining brands continued to expand on British high streets over the last year, despite the host of challenges…

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