France
Coverage explores food, drink, and hospitality developments across key French markets, including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux, with a focus on culinary trends, casual dining formats, sustainability initiatives, and the movement of brands between France and the UK. Reporting offers insight for operators tracking international influence, chef-led innovation, and sourcing practices, as well as UK businesses exploring franchising or cross-border growth opportunities.
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP launches £100m share buyback as FY earnings meet expectations
SSP Group has announced a £100m share buyback after confirming it remains on course to deliver full-year earnings per share (EPS) in line with market expectations. The operator of food and beverage outlets across airports and railway stations said revenue for the year to 30 September 2025 rose about 8%…
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7 OctoberComment
Experts call for a return to seasonal food joy
Britain’s kitchens have been spoiled for choice for decades but industry experts say there could be a costly price to pay for eating whatever we want, whenever we want it. Instead of dining on all things all year round, a return to enjoying the occasion of certain foods at certain…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberFood and Drink
Tortilla UK posts record H1 profits amid European expansion
Tortilla has reported record profitability in its UK operations for the 26-week period to 29 June, which has helped offset early-stage investment losses in France as the company continues its European expansion. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant group revealed that its adjusted EBITDA in the UK rose 33% to £2.4m, which…
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11 SeptemberRestaurants
Chipotle to expand into Asia for the first time
Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed a joint venture to open restaurants in Asia for the first time. Through a new partnership with SPC Group, a leading South Korea-based food company, Chipotle plans to open the first Chipotle restaurants in South Korea and Singapore in 2026. Chipotle’s existing international portfolio includes…
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1 SeptemberRestaurants
Dave’s Hot Chicken to open 180 restaurants across Europe
Dave’s Hot Chicken has agreed a deal with Azzurri Group to roll out 180 restaurants in 10 countries across Europe. Dave’s Hot Chicken was founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by Arman Oganesyan, chef Dave Kopushyan and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. It began as a parking lot pop-up before…
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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustFood and Drink
Tortilla H1 revenues jump 12% to £35.4m amid ongoing expansion
Tortilla has reported a 12% rise in revenues to £35.4m for the first half of the year ended 29 June, as the Mexican restaurant chain continues its expansion in the UK, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France. The company revealed that like-for-like sales in the UK rose by 5%, with…
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulyRestaurants
Five Guys secures £185m debt deal to fund European expansion
Burger chain Five Guys has secured a £185m refinancing deal to support its expansion plans across the UK and Europe, according to Sky News. Sources told the outlet that the five-year agreement, due to be announced today (23 July 2025) Wednesday, involves lenders including major British high street banks. Five…
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4 JulyFood and Drink
Tortilla launches upgraded summer menu
Tortilla has launched a new summer menu featuring high-protein pots and an upgraded salad offering, as the fast-casual Mexican chain seeks to tap growing demand for lighter, healthier meals. The updated menu, which debuts today (4 July), includes so-called protein pots – a snack or side dish – and a…
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3 JulyFood and Drink
Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone
Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneFood and Drink
Tortilla agrees £12.5m refinancing deal as CFO steps down
Tortilla has secured a new £12.5m funding facility with Santander UK, and announced the departure of its chief financial officer as the company prepares for its next growth phase. The refinancing replaces a £10m agreement that was due to mature in September 2026. The new three-year senior facility, which includes…
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