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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Sep- 2024 -24 SeptemberRestaurants
Five Guys European sales surge £90m in 2023
US burger chain Five Guys has reported that sales at its European arm rose by more than £90m to £542.9m for the year to 31 December 2023. According to the group’s accounts with Companies House, pre-tax losses were also reduced from £35.6m to £16.2m over the same 12-month period. In…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulySponsored
What to expect at Europe’s 100% plant-based trade show
Leading plant-based manufacturers and solutions providers will form a comprehensive exhibition, covering everything from end products to packaging, ingredients and logistics. Here, attendees can source innovative plant-based products, gain inspiration, discover solutions for their business and network with other business owners. Exhibitors are travelling from around the world to demonstrate…
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Jun- 2024 -25 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/06/24
Tortilla has acquired Fresh Burritos in France for €3.95m (£3.34m). The deal was funded from the group’s existing debt facilities and is expected to contribute £2.5m of additional annual adjusted EBITDA at 24 months maturity. It comes as the latest step in Tortilla’s growth strategy that will see the brand…
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25 JuneBusiness
Tortilla acquires French competitor Fresh Burritos for €3.95m
Tortilla Mexican Grill has announced its strategic acquisition of Fresh Burritos, a France-based European fast-casual Mexican restaurant, for a total of €3.95m (£3.34m). The deal has been funded from the group’s existing debt facilities and is expected to contribute £2.5m of additional annual adjusted EBITDA at 24 months maturity. It…
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11 JuneFood and Drink
Chicken Cottage unveils plans to reach 100 sites worldwide by 2027
Chicken Cottage has revealed plans to reach 100 outlets worldwide by 2027 as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. The UK-based QSR business currently has more than 60 outlets across the UK and a foothold in Kenya. Both are prime markets for additional growth, while it is also targeting new markets…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilCatering Companies
Foodles partners with ReFood to eliminate ‘unavoidable’ waste
B-Corp certified corporate catering business Foodles has partnered with ReFood to eliminate unavoidable food waste generated across its national operations, as part of a strategic drive to further enhance its sustainability credentials. The agreement will see the surplus meals collected from Foodles’ smart fridges across London sent to ReFood’s anaerobic…
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchNews
The Buxton appoints new head chef and launches new menu
Brick Lane’s bistro and wine bar with bedrooms The Buxton has announced the appointment of new head chef Oliver Sharpe. Sharpe’s arrival marks a new chapter for East London’s bistro, which will offer a newly devised menu serving hyper-seasonal small plates and natural wines, focusing on quality ingredients including produce…
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Feb- 2024 -15 FebruaryRestaurants
Buzzworks appoints chef Brian Maule as consultant
Buzzworks Holdings, the Scottish independent restaurant and bar operator, has appointed Scottish chef Brian Maule as consultant to the business. In his new role, Maule will apply his “extensive experience to enhance collaboration and overall productivity” throughout Buzzworks’ 19 venue kitchens. As well as working behind the scenes across the…
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6 FebruaryRestaurants
Pavyllon London awarded Michelin star
Pavyllon London, set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, has been awarded its first Michelin star. Michelin commended Pavyllon London for its “unique style” praising head chef Benjamin Ferra Y Castell for “cooking Yannick’s food with great skill, adeptly balancing the classic and the modern”. The restaurant is…
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5 FebruaryRestaurants
Christie’s to auction Le Gavroche wine collection following closure
Christie’s has announced an online auction for Le Gavroche’s wine collection, in a sale that will also feature works of art and selected stories objects. News of the auction comes as Le Gavroche closed its doors to the public for good on 13 January after 57 years. Running from 10…
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