Casual Dining

Revamped Nether Wallop set to open this summer

Restaurant Associates and executive chef Steve Groves have announced the launch of a new casual dining concept, the revamped Nether…

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Jamaica Blue launches first Northern Irish store

Jamaica Blue has opened its first casual dining coffee shop in Ireland at the Forestside shopping centre, Belfast, as part…

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Tortilla acquires Chilango in £2.75m deal

Tortilla, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of Chilango Limited for a total consideration of up to…

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Gusto Italian launches apprenticeship scheme

Casual dining chain Gusto Italian has launched a new apprenticeship scheme which will enable employees to achieve a degree-level qualification. …

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Slim Chickens to make Liverpool debut 

Slim Chickens, a “rapidly growing” American dining brand operated by Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), is set to make its debut…

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Black and White Hospitality to open new MPW Restaurant

Black and White Hospitality, which owns and manages the franchise rights to eight Marco Pierre White restaurant concepts, has signed…

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Gusto Italian appoints new chief operating officer

Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced the appointment of Scott Grimbleby as its new chief operating officer…

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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 latest market recovery monitor from CGA…

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

Gusto Italian, the casual dining restaurant group, has announced a new partnership with PayCaptain, which will further strengthen its employee…

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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 North Yard of…

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