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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Mar- 2025 -4 MarchRestaurants
Giorgio Locatelli to open new restaurant at The National Gallery in May
The National Gallery has announced that Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli will open a new restaurant in partnership with Searcys when the Sainsbury Wing reopens on 10 May. The team will be opening an all-day restaurant ‘Locatelli’ along with ‘Bar Giorgio’ on the ground floor, an espresso bar offering a selection…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryRestaurants
Korean restaurant brand Bonchon unveils UK expansion plans
International Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon has announced its plans to bring its fast-growing concept to the UK. Following the launch of its second site in Paris, where a third is already in the pipeline, Bonchon is seeking experienced hospitality entrepreneurs to become master franchisees in the UK and roll…
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25 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Home Office proposes Women’s Euros licensing relaxation
The Home Office is proposing a relaxation of licensing hours if any of the qualifying home nations reach the semi-final or final of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Licensing hours for these games are proposed to be extended from 11pm to 1am in England and Wales, which will be particularly…
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20 FebruaryRestaurants
New London restaurant Tasca to open in March
A new restaurant, Tasca, is set to open at a new bar, Cav, in London Bethnal Green on 1 March. Tasca will be a year-long kitchen residency by head chef Josh Dallaway and sommelier Sinead Murdoch. Inspired by the dining cultures of Portugal and Spain with the food focusing on…
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13 FebruaryCatering Companies
Compass Group revenues rise 9.2% in Q1
Compass Group has revealed that its revenues rose by 9.2% in the first quarter ended 31 December 2024, as all of the global caterer’s regions and sectors performed well. Organic growth drivers were also in line with the group’s expectations, with net new business supported by “strong” client retention, and…
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12 FebruaryRestaurants
Bohemia restaurant retains Michelin star for 21st consecutive year
Bohemia restaurant, located at The Club Hotel and Spa, has retained its Michelin star for the 21st consecutive year. Only 19 other restaurants in the UK have held a star for as long and Bohemia remains the only Channel Island restaurant to hold a star. The announcement marks the fifth…
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12 FebruaryFeatures
Why are American brands taking over the UK QSR market?
The British QSR market has seen an influx of American fast food brands coming into the UK and rapidly expanding. According to data from various sources there are over 6,500 American QSR sites in the UK. This can be best seen in the recent announcement from Popeyes that it is…
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryFood and Drink
Deliveroo FY profit guidance bolstered by strong Q4
Deliveroo has reported a 7% increase in gross transaction value (GTV) YoY to £1.97bn and a revenue growth of 6% to £545m in Q4, achieving the upper end of its adjusted EBITDA earnings guidance of between £110m-130m range. As a result, its FY 2024 GTV also saw a 6% rise…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
McWin Capital in talks to acquire Gail’s
London-based investment firm McWin Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire bakery-café chain Gail’s from parent company, Bread Holdings, according to Bloomberg. It comes as McWin Capital owners, Henry McGovern and Steven Winegar, already hold shares in Gail’s via their EBITDA Investment business, which partnered with Bain Capital Credit,…
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5 DecemberBusiness
Itsu secures partnership with Delaware North
Itsu has announced a new collaboration with hospitality company Delaware North, which will see the chain deliver sushi produce to Emirates Stadium in Islington, London. This partnership, which aims to build Itsu’s presence beyond traditional high street locations, follows another brand new partnership with Vitality and the launch of its…
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