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.

  • Sep- 2023 -
    1 September
    RestaurantsDöner Shack unveils rebrand plans to attract younger audience

    Döner Shack unveils rebrand plans to attract younger audience

    Döner Shack will be launching a rebrand across five UK stores, beginning in Glasgow, early this month in a bid to appeal to a younger demographic and “position the brand to have more focus on the flavour of the food”. As part of the transformation, the street food chain has…

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  • Jul- 2023 -
    25 July
    BusinessBehrouz Biryani increases number of UK franchises to 40

    Behrouz Biryani increases number of UK franchises to 40

    International food brand Behrouz Biryani increased its number of UK franchises from seven to 40 over the past six months. The brand reports it is representing an expansion rate of nearly 500% and is on track to hit its target of over 50 restaurant partners this year. Over the past…

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  • 7 July
    RestaurantsFive Guys expands delivery service with UberEats partnership

    Five Guys expands delivery service with UberEats partnership

    American burger and fries chain, Five Guys has expanded its delivery channel and is now available to order via the UberEats app across the UK. UberEats customers will have access to over 250,000 burger combinations with Five Guys’ signature unlimited toppings offer, allowing users to create their own burger. UberEats…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    12 June
    NewsNightcap acquires Dirty Martini for £4.65m

    Nightcap acquires Dirty Martini for £4.65m

    Late night bar operator Nightcap has announced the acquisition of Dirty Martini cocktail bar chain and its restaurant Tuttons in Covent Garden for £4.65m.  Dirty Martini experienced tough trading conditions over the last year, in line with the hospitality industry in general, including the negative consequences of train strikes, the…

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  • 2 June
    NewsSix by Nico to open new Leeds site

    Six by Nico to open new Leeds site

    Restaurant group Six by Nico has recently announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Leeds this summer.  The new 327 sq. metre Leeds location will open on East Parade on July 3rd and is the latest opening for the restaurant chain, following a period of significant growth. Renowned…

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  • May- 2023 -
    23 May
    Food and DrinkI am Döner signs first forecourt franchise deal

    I am Döner signs first forecourt franchise deal

    Think Hospitality-backed kebab brand, I am Döner, has signed a new franchise deal for a site in Windsor to be opened this summer.  The latest franchise deal, which has been facilitated by Seeds Consulting, will see a South-Eastern multi-site fuel station operator, Four Crosses Filling Station Limited, operate the first…

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  • Apr- 2023 -
    26 April
    RestaurantsMills Hill Developments appoints new executive head chef

    Mills Hill Developments appoints new executive head chef

    Mills Hill Developments, owner of El Gato Negro, Canto and Habas, has announced the appointment of Carlos Gomes as executive head chef. Gomes joined the business in 2017, working alongside chef patron and creative director Simon Shaw to open Mediterranean tapas restaurant, Canto, in Ancoats, Manchester. Over the last six…

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  • 24 April
    Venues & PropertiesRoxy Ball Room to open Leicester site in June

    Roxy Ball Room to open Leicester site in June

    Roxy Leisure have announced that its competitive gaming concept, Roxy Ball Room, will be opening in Humberstone Gate, Leicester, this coming June.  The latest Roxy Ball Room will feature a range of activities including ten pin bowling, ice-free curling, batting cages, three karaoke rooms, shuffleboard, American pool, deck shuffle, ping…

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  • 19 April
    EducationMy Lahore launches chef academy

    My Lahore launches chef academy

    British Asian restaurant My Lahore has launched a new chef academy in partnership with Bradford College. The My Lahore Academy will specialise in British Asian cuisine and will shortly be enrolling its first class of adult students who will start the new programme in September. Fifteen students will learn fusion…

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  • Mar- 2023 -
    13 March
    FeaturesA growing pride: The takeover and expansion of Leon

    A growing pride: The takeover and expansion of Leon

    Tell me a little bit about the history of Leon? Leon was founded in 2004 with the mission to make it easy for everybody to eat and live well. We created Naturally Fast Food and have always championed seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired and free-from food, and we were the first to display…

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