JKS Restaurants
Coverage highlights restaurant openings, menu innovation and chef appointments across the portfolio, with updates on refurbishments, supplier collaborations and leadership changes. Editorial also explores investment activity, expansion strategy and guest experience initiatives, giving UK hospitality professionals detailed insight into how one of the country’s most influential multi-brand operators continues to evolve and shape the dining landscape.
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May- 2025 -14 MayPeople
JKS Restaurants cements leadership team with two MD appointments
JKS Restaurants has shaken up its leadership team with the appointment of Joanne Searley and Laura Irving as managing directors. Searley, former COO, is now managing director of Sabor, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng and Speedboat Bar, while Irving, former chief marketing officer, is now managing director of Trishna, Gymkhana, Brigadiers,…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/01/25
JKS Restaurants has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period to 31 March 2024. The operator of multiple F&B concepts, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from £925,790 in 2023. This is despite having almost…
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8 JanuaryRestaurants
JKS Restaurants sees FY turnover hit £73m
The operator of multiple F&B concepts across the UK and Middle East, JKS Restaurants, has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period ended 31 March 2024. The business, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from…
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Jul- 2024 -10 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/07/24
SSP Group will maintain its profit guidance for the year as Q3 sales rose 16%. Due to an increasing demand for leisure travel, the operator of F&B outlets in travel locations has also reported that the second half of 2024 started off well with a strong sales performance across all…
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10 JulyPubs and Bars
The Hound coaching inn to open in Chiswick
The Hound, a new modern-day coaching inn, will officially open its doors in Chiswick, London on Wednesday 17 July. The third pub from Dominic Jacobs and JKS Restaurants comprises a pub floor, a reception room, two private dining rooms, a covered outdoor courtyard and a south-facing front terrace. Housed in…
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Jun- 2024 -4 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/06/24
Hostmore’s year-to-date LFL sales fell 10% during the same 20-week period in 2023. This comes despite the group’s EBITDA continuing to perform ahead of last year during the period, with the first four months to the end of April being higher by £3.3m. According to CFO Matthew Biddy, the board…
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4 JuneNews
JKS to open new Indian restaurant in Mayfair
JKS Restaurants is set to launch its first Indian concept in five years, Ambassadors Clubhouse, this summer at 25 Heddon Street, Mayfair. The newest restaurant will celebrate food, drink, music and culture from the region of Punjab. Named after the Sethis’ maternal grandfather, a former Indian Ambassador, the restaurant will…
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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberRestaurants
JKS Restaurants turnover doubles in FY22
The operator of Gymkhana, Hoppers, Sabor and Kitchen Table, JKS Restaurants, has revealed that turnover has almost doubled to £50m during FY22 ended 1 January 2023. The company, which is part of the group headed by Yum Midco Limited, also reported that for the period EBITDA reached £5.5m from £1m…
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Sep- 2023 -6 SeptemberRestaurants
Wolseley Hospitality Group appoints new operations director
Wolseley Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Simon King as its new operations director. Kings has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and started his career at The Ritz Hotel, London. He has held several senior roles at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Danny Meyers USHG, Fat Duck…
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Jul- 2023 -19 JulyVenues & Properties
Food hall Arcade Battersea set to open 26 July
Arcade Battersea is set to open on Wednesday 26 July inside the Battersea Power Station. The hall has seating for 500, and will feature Arcade’s direct-to-table ordering system, with only groups of 12+ requiring a reservation. The interior design, by architects Red Deer, takes inspiration from the two eras the…
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