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Pret owner explores new investors ahead of possible IPO

Pret A Manger owner Jab Holding has reportedly engaged advisers to explore bringing in new investors for the business ahead of a public offering, according to the Financial Times (FT).  People with direct knowledge revealed to the FT that Jab Holding, who acquired Pret in 2018 for £1.8m, is exploring…

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Pret appoints former Restaurant Brands CEO as chairman

Pret A Manger has announced the appointment of José Cil, former CEO of Restaurant Brands International, which owns brands such as Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, as its new chairman. Cil helped grow that business to more than $40bn (£29.88bn) in system-wide sales and 30,000 restaurants in more than…

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Pyro by Yiannis Mexis to open in London in May

A new Greek restaurant, Pyro, from chef Yiannis Mexis will open in London’s Borough on 1 May.  A celebration of cooking over fire, Pyro will feature Greek flavours and seasonal produce, reimagined in a menu of dishes designed to be shared.  A space that also features a large bar and…

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Today’s news in brief – 17/02/25

The Cinnamon Collection will open its third site and its first in Leeds this May. Led by executive chef and CEO, Vivek Singh, the 105-cover restaurant and bar is launching in partnership with the Grade II-listed The Queens Hotel in Leeds city centre. The venue will be recruiting for a…

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Mediterranean restaurant PYRÃ to open in Queen’s Park

PYRÃ, a new restaurant inspired by the flavours of Spain and Greece, will be officially opening in Queen’s Park on Wednesday 19 February.  This new opening will be replacing Lula and is the vision of Andrew Dax, who was also the founder of Chameleon, a pop-up Tel Avivian restaurant at…

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New rooftop cocktail bar Agni to open in Leeds

New rooftop destination Agni is set to open within Keralan restaurant UYARE by Tharavadu in Leeds in the spring. Designed to be an immersive drinking experience, Agni – meaning ‘fire’ in Sanskrit and Hindi – will have a cocktail menu curated in collaboration with mixologist Filippos Filippopoulos from Tabula Rasa.…

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Today’s news in brief – 19/04/24

Asda has appointed Mac Plumton as the new MD of Leon. He will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023. Plumpton held senior positions at Tapas Revolution for 10 years until 2020, first as operations director and then as MD from November…

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London’s Soho welcomes six new F&B offerings

Six new F&B additions are set to open in Soho’s Shaftesbury Capital portfolio. Kingly Street has welcomed two new signings from The Counter and Little Door and Co alongside the upsize of pub and cocktail bar Two Floors. Three-storey alfresco dining destination, Kingly Court, has introduced two new debut concepts,…

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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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New Mediterranean restaurant Cavo to open in December

New Mediterranean restaurant concept Cavo will open its doors in Central London this winter, in the new Tottenham Court Road Station development The Outernet. Following the launch of hospitality concepts in Greece and Spain, London is the next destination for founder Ivo Dimitrov who has set his sights on the…

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