Chopstix

Coverage tracks the growth, branding, and operational strategy of the fast-expanding quick-service Asian food chain in the UK, including franchising activity, site rollouts, menu development, marketing, and tech-enabled service models. Reporting offers insights for operators monitoring fast casual trends, scalable formats, and the evolving consumer appetite for accessible, high-throughput pan-Asian dining.

  • Feb- 2024 -
    5 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 05/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 05/02/24

    Pubs and bars saw a third successive week of negative sales in January, CGA has revealed. Average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (27 January) were 4% behind the same period in 2023, but ahead of the previous weeks in January which saw a heavier dip…

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  • 5 February
    Food and DrinkChopstix opens at Victoria Station

    Chopstix opens at Victoria Station

    Chopstix has announced the opening of a new site at Victoria Place, the shopping and eating destination above Victoria Station, London, marking its second opening of 2024. The new Victoria Place site is located on the shopping centre’s first floor Food Terrace and marks another important strategic step in growing…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    25 January
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 25/01/24

    Today’s news in brief – 25/01/24

    Hospitality vendors in the North have averaged 7.2% sales growth in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and escalating business rates. New research conducted by Northern Restaurant and Bar in partnership with CGA by NielsenIQ revealed that Newcastle (12.7%) and York (9.2%) lead the uptrend, followed by Sheffield (7.1%),…

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  • 25 January
    RestaurantsChopstix appoints new finance director

    Chopstix appoints new finance director

    Chopstix has announced the appointment of Rob King as its new finance director, replacing Jo Barrett in the role. It said King brings a wealth of sector experience, leading teams across finance, business operations, transformation, new market entry and business growth. He previously worked in senior finance and commercial roles…

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  • 18 January
    NewsChopstix and Festival Street Kitchen open at Festival Place

    Chopstix and Festival Street Kitchen open at Festival Place

    Chopstix, the pan-Asian noodle bar, has opened a new location at retail and leisure destination Festival Place.  It will be joined by street food operator, Festival Street Kitchen, which is upsizing into the centre. Having opened adjacent to Pret A Manger, Chopstix delivers its fresh pan-Asian inspired menu, spotlighting a…

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  • 10 January
    Pubs and BarsWetherspoon agrees deal with Haven for on-site pub

    Wetherspoon agrees deal with Haven for on-site pub

    JD Wetherspoon has announced that it has agreed a deal with holiday park operator Haven to operate pubs on its sites. The agreement will see £1.1m invested into the first Wetherspoon pub, which will open its doors in March at Primrose Valley in North Yorkshire. The deal means that Haven…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    2 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/11/23

    Today’s news in brief – 02/11/23

    Coffee#1 reported strong trading for Q1 ended 31 August, with a 21.9% year-on-year growth in sales. The company, which operates in Wales, the Southwest, the South Coast and parts of the Midlands, opened three new stores in Godalming, Yate, and Cwmbran, all of which performed well. The brand’s iced coffee…

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  • 2 November
    RestaurantsChopstix’s converted Chozen Noodle sites see sales uplift

    Chopstix’s converted Chozen Noodle sites see sales uplift

    Two former Chozen Noodle sites which have been converted into Chopstix venues have seen sales rise almost 50% since the conversion. The sites Beaconsfield Extra motorway service area and Cobham Extra motorway service area became Chopstix sites following the brand’s takeover of competitor Chozen Noodle in March. These two venues…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    12 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 12/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 12/10/23

    TRG, the operator of brands like Wagamama, is set to go private through a £506m deal with Apollo Global after facing financial struggles and investor pressure. TRG, which owns about 400 UK restaurants and pubs, cited falling margins due to rising costs and a sluggish post-pandemic recovery. The deal offers…

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  • 12 October
    RestaurantsRTL Enterprises opens ninth Chopstix franchise

    RTL Enterprises opens ninth Chopstix franchise

    RTL Enterprises has announced the opening of a new Chopstix in Baker Street, London, the firm’s ninth Chopstix franchise. RTL has opened four sites over the last 15 months, focusing on growing the brand in London with other high-performing sites in Walthamstow and Putney. The franchise is set to open…

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