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Today’s news in brief – 30/01/25

TGI Fridays has closed its flagship venue in London’s Leicester Square, which opened in 2015 after a multi-million pound investment. The closure means that TGI’s now has no restaurant in Central London although it retains venues at the O2 Greenwich and Westfield Stratford. UKH has urged the chancellor to bring…

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TGI Fridays closes Leicester Square flagship

TGI Fridays has confirmed that it has closed its flagship venue in London’s Leicester Square. The casual-dining restaurant had opened the landmark venue in 2015 following a multi-million pound investment. A spokesperson for TGI Fridays said: “Our Leicester Square restaurant closed earlier this month. This was a mutual planned closure…

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Pasta Evangelists launches at Manchester Airport Terminal 2

Pasta Evangelists has announced the opening of its first ever airport takeaway store at Manchester Airport Terminal 2, building on its rapidly expanding portfolio of consumer stores and take away kitchens across the UK. The latest launch follows the opening of the first Pasta Evangelists’ consumer stores in Richmond, Greenwich…

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Today’s news in brief – 17/09/24

Pret A Manger’s global sales have hit £1.1bn for the first time in FY23, following its expansion into overseas markets. This comes as the group achieved its medium-term growth target during the period, which was set in 2021. The group aimed to double its size within five years, but instead…

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Pasta Evangelists opens second Pasta Emporium in Greenwich

Pasta Evangelists has opened its second Pasta Emporium in Greenwich, following the launch of its Richmond franchise in July. The new opening in South East London will follow the same new take on Italy as the first Richmond location, with fresh pasta shapes made by hand on site and served…

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Deliveroo announces exclusive Sticks n Sushi partnership

Deliveroo has announced that sushi and yakitori restaurant, Sticks’n’Sushi, will be available exclusively on the platform. Takeaway from the restaurant will now be available exclusively on Deliveroo from all of its 14 sites across the UK. Deliveroo customers will be able to order from Oxford, Cambridge, and from areas all…

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Borough Market appoints new chair and vice chair

Borough Market, London’s food destination, has appointed Shane Holland as chair and Claire Pritchard to the role of vice chair for the charitable trust. Holland, executive chairman of Slow Food in the UK, previously held the position of vice chair and replaced Adrian Bunnis who is stepping down after four…

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Today’s news in brief – 06/02/24

Ormer Mayfair by Sofian in Mayfair has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February. Compass Group UK&I has spent over £3m of its…

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Sticks’n’Sushi to unveil Greenwich refurb

Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the refurbishment of its Greenwich restaurant in celebration of the venue’s ninth birthday.  The restaurant, which has a dual Japanese and Danish style for both the menu and interiors, will unveil its new look on Saturday 10 February.   Copenhagen-based interior architect, Emily Broom, was behind the refresh…

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Tortilla revenues increase 22% in H1

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, Tortilla Mexican Grill, has reported a 22% revenue increase to £32.7m for the half year ended 2 July 2023.  The group’s LFL revenue also increased 8.4% during the period. Net debt reported was in line with expectations at £1.6m. Tortilla reported that franchised sites performed particularly…

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