Creams
Coverage of brand strategy, franchising, and menu development at a dessert-led dining concept with national reach. This section explores site openings, leadership moves, F&B innovation, delivery integration, and experiential design, offering insight for operators, franchisees, and foodservice professionals tracking growth in sweet-focused, youth-driven, and late-trade hospitality formats across the UK.
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May- 2022 -5 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams CEO steps down as Pistachio Holdings ups stake
Creams has announced that Adam Mani, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), will step down from his position as CEO to assume the role of chief innovation officer. The announcement comes as Creams’ majority shareholder, Pistachio Holdings, and co-investor, Salonica Maroon, have acquired a further shareholding from the brand’s founders,…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFood and Drink
Marble Arch secures cafe and restaurant signings
Marble Arch London has announced a host of new restaurants and cafes are taking to the area. It revealed London Chocolate, Chourangi, Creams, Chai Walla, Feya, Pizza Pilgrims, Wagamama, Five Guys, and Coffee by Real Eating Co. have all recently agreed leases with major landholders The Portman Estate, British Land,…
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21 JanuarySponsored
East Anglia most expensive for ice cream and Midlands cheapest, survey finds
The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show 2022 (8-10 Feb, Harrogate) surveyed UK ice cream parlours to ascertain the prices of quality ice creams around the country. East Anglia came out most expensive at £4.50 for two scoops of vanilla ice cream, whilst the Midlands was revealed to be the…
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Feb- 2021 -9 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams seeks to expand franchise operations
Dessert café brand Creams has announced it is seeking like-minded franchise partners to further roll-out its franchise operation nationwide. Key development areas that have been identified by the group include The Midlands, Yorkshire, North East, North West and Scotland. The “tried and tested” operation, with its own Gelato factory and…
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Dec- 2020 -22 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Pistachio Holdings acquires Creams
Pistachio Holdings, a firm backed by Ankush Shah of the East Africa-based Sumaria Group, has acquired a majority stake in the dessert brand, Creams. Creams, which was founded in 2008 by Balal Aqil and Adam Mani, currently employs over 1,400 staff across its 93-strong UK portfolio. As well as his…
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Nov- 2020 -17 NovemberRestaurants
Michael Caines to launch new beach bar and restaurant
Michael Caines has unveiled plans to open Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant alongside Sylvain Peltier and Michael’s Café Patisserie Glacerie as part of the Exmouth seafront regeneration project in March 2021. The company said the launch will be a “landmark opening” for the Michael Caines Collection as it opens a…
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams welcomes ‘record’ sales
Creams has welcomed a “strong performance” in the full-year ended 31 March 2020, with group sales up by 3% year-on-year to £43.4m. The dessert chain welcomed the results against the backdrop of a “challenging” period in the casual dining market in light of the “severe” impact of Covid. In its…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberRestaurants
The Cavendish London to launch vegan menu in January
The Cavendish London has announced it will launch an all-new vegan menu for the month of January. Its menu, which has been released in support of the annual ‘Veganuary’ event, will be offered in its 2AA Rosette fine dining Petrichor Restaurant throughout the month in addition to its usual menu.…
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Nov- 2018 -28 NovemberPeople
Chef Michael Caines to open restaurant in Exmouth
Award-winning chef Michael Caines MBE is the latest tenant to join property developer Grenadier’s new scheme on Exmouth waterfront. Caines, who grew up in Exeter, will be opening a restaurant with a bar and café area with a brand new food and drink offering for visitors. His plans for the…
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26 NovemberFood and Drink
McDonald’s next to be warned over ‘primary school’ McFlurry ad
McDonald’s has been the latest fast food chain warned by the ASA after advertising its ice creams near a primary school. A complainant said they felt the adverts for McFlurries and frappes were placed close to a primary school and nursery, and challenged whether the ads were for products that…
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