Leeds
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments across one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional cities, with a focus on areas such as Trinity Leeds, the Victoria Quarter, Call Lane, and Headingley. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent and group-led expansion, local investment, and changing consumer dynamics — offering valuable insight for businesses operating in or entering this vibrant Yorkshire market.
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Jul- 2019 -4 JulyRestaurants
El Gato Negro acquires former Jamie’s site for third opening
Restaurateur Simon Shaw and Mills Hill Developments have acquired 35 Park Row, Leeds, the former site of Jamie’s Italian restaurant to open a third El Gato Negro for a winter 2019 launch. The premises based in Leeds city centre were acquired from Jamie’s Italian’s administrators KPMG and the company was…
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Jun- 2019 -28 JuneVenues & Properties
Sodexo signs £100m deal with Yorkshire County Cricket
Global services company Sodexo has agreed a 15-year £100m partnership with Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) and Leeds Cricket, Football and Athletics (LCF&A) to provide catering to its Headingley Stadium. A full time team of 14 and more than 1,000 temporary staff will provide catering and hospitality services for all…
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17 JunePubs and Bars
The Alchemist turnover set to reach £50m after expansion
Bar and restaurant The Alchemist has said it is on track to achieve revenues of £50m at the end of the financial year following a period of rapid national expansion. Founded in 2010, The Alchemist originally set up in Manchester before opening venues in Leeds and London. The company was…
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14 JunePubs and Bars
John Quinlan joins chef Lee Murdoch for premium gastropub concept
Hospitality entrepreneur John Quinlan and international chef Lee Murdoch have teamed up to launch a Three’s A Crowd, a new concept in independent, contemporary ‘anytime’ dining and drinking. The concept is said to be for those of all ages who love good food and want to try the best ingredients…
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7 JunePubs and Bars
Fazenda Bar and Grill completes internal restructure
Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP has overseen and helped coordinate the internal restructuring of ownership in Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill for investment vehicle LLB Investments Limited. City District, which owns and operates the restaurant chain and brand, chose Blacks due to an existing relationship, and the firm’s extensive…
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May- 2019 -14 MayRestaurants
Indian street food venue reveals date for Liverpool opening
Indian street food and craft beer restaurant Bundobust has confirmed it will open its doors to its third site in Liverpool on 24 May. With its other sites in Leeds and Manchester, the Liverpool site sits at 4,000 sq ft with a dedicated bar and food kitchen. The menu will…
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3 MayBusiness
’17 million Brits’ have stolen tableware from a bar or restaurant
New research has revealed that an estimated 17 million people in Britain have stolen tableware – glasses, cups, napkins, cutlery, condiments – in their homes. Catering equipment supplier Nisbets uncovered the results following a survey in which 1,000 respondents were asked about their attitudes towards stealing such items from bars…
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Apr- 2019 -12 AprilRestaurants
Rosa’s Thai Cafe continues northern expansion
Rosa’s Thai Cafe, the restaurant group founded by Thai chef Saiphin Moore, will open its first restaurant in Leeds on 4 May in Trinity Leeds shopping centre. The new restaurant will be Rosa’s second opening outside the capital, with both in the north of England, following the launch of their…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchRestaurants
Pizza Express unveils new theatre kitchen at Oxford Circus
Pizza Express, has announced the reopening of its Langham Place, Oxford Circus pizzeria, after a significant redesign as part of its new brand proposition. Extensive customer research conducted by the company resulted in innovation across design, food and drink and the customer experience, which together form a ‘test and learn’…
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14 MarchAdvice
The impact of location on business
According to Keystone, London is “ideal for headquarters and central offices,” and this is partially because London attracts a fair amount of executive talent, and partially because of the prestige that the city offers. For example, there is a ring designing company called 77 Diamonds, and they enable you to…
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