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.

  • Jan- 2022 -
    26 January
    RestaurantsRai opens its doors in Fitzrovia

    Rai opens its doors in Fitzrovia

    Rai, the multi-course concept created by and named after founder Shrabaneswor Rai and executive chef Padam Raj Rai, has opened its doors in Fitzrovia. The concept features multi-course omakase-style tasting menus that fuse Japanese dishes with unique ingredients from the UK and around the world. Having won “critical acclaim” at…

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  • Nov- 2021 -
    25 November
    Food and DrinkWendy‘s eyes further UK expansion

    Wendy‘s eyes further UK expansion

    Wendy’s is reportedly eyeing further expansion across the UK, having recently opened up a new site in Croydon this month.  According to the Financial Times, the group has been “buoyed” by sales at the five UK sites it has opened since it relaunched in Reading in June. Wendy’s chief development…

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  • 24 November
    RestaurantsBooking Office 1869 opens in King’s Cross

    Booking Office 1869 opens in King’s Cross

    Booking Office 1869 has announced that the drinking and dining destination is now open in King’s Cross. The redevelopment of the bar and restaurant was led by hotelier and owner Harry Handelsmanis, and it comes complete with a late license and resident DJs.  The room can seat up to 120…

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  • 4 November
    Pubs and BarsCity Pub Group appoints new CFO

    City Pub Group appoints new CFO

    City Pub Group has announced the appointment of Holly Elliott as its newest CFO of the company, with effect 29 November 2021. She replaces Tarquin Williams who has been the CFO since 2015 and will stand down on 29 November to have a career break and then seek new challenges.…

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  • Sep- 2021 -
    22 September
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsPret unveils £100m expansion plan despite losses

    Pret unveils £100m expansion plan despite losses

    Pret A Manger has unveiled plans to double the size of its business within the next five years, as it looks to expand into five new markets by the end of 2023.  In addition, the group plans to open around 200 new UK stores over the next two years alone,…

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  • 14 September
    RestaurantsPoke House opens first UK restaurant

    Poke House opens first UK restaurant

    Europe’s largest poke bowl chain Poke House has opened its first UK restaurant in Notting Hill, London. Located on Portobello Road, the newest edition is the latest in a total of 55 stores across Europe, with restaurants open in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.  The restaurant will offer an all-day…

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  • 2 September
    RestaurantsThe Londoner to open its Whitcomb restaurant on 16 september

    The Londoner to open its Whitcomb restaurant on 16 september

    The Londoner Hotel has announced that it’s new restaurant, Whitcomb’s, will open its doors on Thursday 16 September.  The Menus will be created by executive head chef Shailesh Deshmukh, previously of The Leela Palaces Mumba. The restaurant is designed by Yabu Pushelberg, and its street-level terrace will allow for year-round…

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  • Jul- 2021 -
    5 July
    FeaturesAre apps the answer to tackling food waste in the hospitality industry?

    Are apps the answer to tackling food waste in the hospitality industry?

    ‘Magic bags’ from the surplus food app ‘Too Good To Go’ have become something of a viral sensation across social media channels such as TikTok over the past couple of months. The 30 second videos of savvy consumers bragging about the dozens of baked goods they scored from Greggs or…

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  • Jun- 2021 -
    23 June
    Restaurants
    D&D London to launch new Haugen restaurant in October

    D&D London to launch new Haugen restaurant in October

    D&D London has announced the launch of its new restaurant, Haugen, at The Pavilion at the International Quarter London (IQL). Currently set to open in September 2021, the restaurant, bratessire and outdoor bar will serve Alpine cuisine inspired by foods from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The establishment is named…

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  • 9 June
    RestaurantsBingham Riverhouse appoints new head chef

    Bingham Riverhouse appoints new head chef

    Steven Edwards has announced the appointment of Sam Monastyrskyj as head chef at his Bingham Riverhouse restaurant in Richmond. Monastyrskyj was most recently working as a private chef and joins the team as they develop the food offering. He originally turned down a place at university in order to become…

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