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.
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Sep- 2023 -21 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/09/23
SSP revenues are anticipated to reach £3bn for the year, spelling a 37% year-on-year increase and an EBITDA of £280m. This was due to recovery in passenger numbers, along with a stronger customer offer and digital presence. North America remains a key driver, while the UK and Ireland are expected…
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21 SeptemberEducation
Chopstix launches two learning programmes
Chopstix has launched two new learning programmes, the Chopstix Degree programme and ‘Pick ‘n’ Mix Diploma’. The Chopstix Degree programme launches this year, in partnership with Arden University, with the business expecting 50 Chopstix colleagues to register for the programme in the first year. The three-year course designed and delivered…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneNews
Chopstix refurbishes Peterborough site as part of capex programme
Chopstix has renovated its Peterborough site as part of its seven-figure capex programme to supplement its expanding footprint. Having reopened this month after a £100,000 refurbishment, the high street site on Long Causeway follows the redevelopment of several Chopstix equity stores in recent months including Oxford Street, Nottingham and Reading…
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13 JuneNews
Chopstix enters franchising agreement with KK Foods SW
Chopstix, the UK’s leading Asian QSR brand, has announced a long-term franchise agreement with KK Foods SW Ltd. The multi-unit deal further accelerates Chopstix’s growth trajectory, with the franchisee looking to develop a pipeline of stores across the south-west of England. KK Foods SW Ltd, which already has significant experience…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchNews
Chopstix set to create 1,000 jobs amid further expansion
Chopstix Group, the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant group, plans to open 30 new stores this year, creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the process. The group’s expansion has been fuelled by record revenues, with system sales forecast to hit over £65m by the end of FY23, an increase…
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13 MarchFood and Drink
Chopstix Group acquires Chozen Noodle
Chopstix group has announced the acquisition of competitor Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed fee. Chopstix Group is acquiring all of Chozen’s 27 sites in Motorway Service Areas (MSA), which are principally managed through franchise agreements with Roadchef and Moto. The acquisition of these sites takes the group’s presence at MSAs…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberRestaurants
Chopstix opens 26th site of 2022 in Exeter
Chopstix has opened its new Exeter site this week, its 26th and final opening of 2022. Located on Exeter High Street, this latest restaurant opening brings the total estate up to 90 sites. Having announced the appointment of the company’s first franchise director this year, the opening of the first…
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14 DecemberNews
Chopstix opens Livingston store amid Scottish expansion plans
Chopstix, opened its second site in the Scottish town of Livingston this month, with further Scottish locations in the pipeline. Chopstix’ estate in Scotland includes stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen as well as an existing site in the Livingston designer outlet, the largest outlet mall in Scotland. The new…
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Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberRestaurants
Chopstix continues expansion roll-out with new Norwich site
Chopstix will continue its growth programme by opening its 2nd site in Norwich later this month. The new restaurant, located on Gentleman’s Walk, will be owned and operated by the company. With further site openings across both ownership models in the pipeline, the pan-Asian QSR brand is set to pass…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberRestaurants
Chopstix unveils franchise partnership with Butlin’s
Chopstix has announced a new franchise agreement with holiday resort operator, Butlin’s. The Asian QSR brand will open a site at Butlin’s Bognor Regis resort next year following the move, with ambitions to roll out to resorts in Minehead and Skegness in the future. Butlin’s will also open Skyline Eats…
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