Dishoom
Coverage of brand strategy, guest experience, and F&B innovation at a concept-driven restaurant group inspired by the Irani cafés of Mumbai. This section explores site openings, cultural storytelling, leadership vision, and operational execution, offering insight for hospitality professionals interested in brand building, immersive dining, and the successful blending of narrative, design, and food in the UK casual premium sector.
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/25
Bill’s has reported that its EBITDA has doubled to £11.2m over the past two years, following a “remarkable” turnaround in sales and guest metrics. The chain said its performance coincided with the appointment of Tom James to the role of managing director in October 2022, who joined with a “clear…
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11 MarchFood and Drink
Permit Room opens third site in Oxford
Dishoom sister brand Permit Room has announced the opening of its third site, and first in Oxford. Located on one of Oxford’s oldest streets in North Bailey House, the design team from Macaulay Sinclair transformed an empty, concrete shell into a hospitality space. Permit Room’s interior design draws its name…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryGovernment
Over 30 restaurants urge govt to include delivery drivers in new Crime and Policing Bill
Over 30 leading UK restaurants and supermarkets with more than 3000 sites across the UK have written to the Home Secretary calling for greater protections for delivery drivers in the upcoming Crime and Policing Bill. The joint letter forms part of Deliveroo’s Right to Ride Safely campaign, which launched in…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberRestaurants
Prezzo appoints new CMO
Prezzo has announced the appointment of Mark McCulloch, founder and CEO at Supersonic INC, as its new chief marketing officer on a fractional basis. McCulloch will work closely with CEO James Brown to drive the brand’s strategy and revitalise its position. He brings with him over 20 years of experience,…
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Jul- 2024 -10 JulyNews
Japanese concept restaurant Ukiyo debuts at The Yards
Japanese temaki and sashimi concept Ukiyo has announced the opening of its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. Located at 8 Slingsby Place in the heart of The Yards, Ukiyo’s 1,636 sq ft two-level restaurant is a “unique interpretation” of a Japanese eatery, featuring an “ultraminimal” walk-in sit-at-the-bar experience.…
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May- 2024 -28 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
L’Eto opens new café and restaurant in Covent Garden
International restaurant and café brand, L’Eto, has opened its latest location within The Yards, Covent Garden. Opening its doors at 138 Long Acre, L’Eto is situated between Buns From Home and Luci, Aqua Restaurant Group’s latest venture, and joins the line-up of F&B brands within The Yards. The 3,500 sq…
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Oct- 2023 -4 OctoberBusiness
Consumers spend 6.5p per pound on eating and drinking out, says CGA
Consumers spent 6.5 pence of each pound on out-of-home eating and drinking between January and July 2023, according to data from CGA. The new Brand Track Plus combines consumers’ out-of-home preferences with card spending data to deliver analysis of engagement with key hospitality brands. The tracker gives insights into spending…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustRestaurants
Dishoom to return to pre-pandemic profits in FY23
Dishoom expects to return to pre-pandemic profitability during FY23, as the Indian restaurant chain’s turnover grew by 64% to £94.9m for the 53 week period to 1 January 2023. The news comes as the group’s performance during FY22 was driven by uninterrupted trading and new openings post-Covid. The group revealed…
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23 AugustCatering Companies
Compass Group gifts £500k to fund apprenticeships in West Midlands
Compass Group has gifted £500,000 to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to boost hospitality and professional services courses in the West Midlands region through the Apprenticeship Transfer Levy Fund. The new funded apprenticeships to WMCA will help budding chefs, restaurant front of house staff or other supporting roles land jobs…
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Jun- 2023 -1 JuneNews
Carnaby Eat Street launches with a series of immersive food experiences
From today until 15 June, Carnaby Street will offer a series of immersive food experiences to enjoy as part of its Eat campaign. Carnaby has partnered with the London Restaurant Festival for the summer edition, collaborating with some of the street’s favourite foodies to host special events including, a cocktail…
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