Chelmsford

Big Table Group acquires Banana Tree

The Big Table Group, operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has acquired the fast-casual Pan-Asian restaurant chain,…

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Scratch Consultancy expands lease with Star Pubs and Bars

Business consultancy company, Scratch Consultancy, has taken the lease on its second site with Star Pub and Bars, The Compasses…

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Popeyes UK to open six more sites

Popeye’s UK, which first launched in November 2021 with “runaway success”, has announced plans to speed up its national rollout…

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Fridays owner set to double estate despite profit warning

Hostmore is set to expand its portfolio with the addition of three new sites in FY22, as it outlined its…

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Popeyes doubles up in Essex with new Romford restaurant

Popeyes UK is opening its second restaurant in Essex with the new Romford site set to open on Saturday 11…

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Popeyes opens first standalone UK site

Popeyes UK, the master franchise for the United Kingdom, is set to open its first standalone, sit-down restaurant in the…

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Fridays appoints Julie McEwan as COO

Fridays, part of newly listed Hostmore plc, has announced the appointment of Julie McEwan as its chief operating officer. McEwan…

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Fridays owner ups guidance following positive December trading

Hostmore, the owner of casual dining brand Fridays, and the cocktail-led bar and restaurant brand 63rd+1st, has said it expects…

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Five Guys reopens eight more UK sites for delivery and takeaway

Five Guys has reopened a further eight of its UK sites for takeaway and delivery amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Restaurants…

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Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant Group – timeline

The collapse of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain is arguably one of the biggest developments in the industry in recent times.…

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