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Stay ahead with curated reporting on new restaurant, pub, bar, café, and catering openings across the UK. This highlights the latest venue launches, from independents to multi-site operators, and offers behind-the-scenes insights into concept development, site selection, kitchen design, menu strategy, and operational planning. Whether you’re tracking competitors, scouting for inspiration, or evaluating expansion trends, this coverage helps hospitality professionals understand where investment is going and how new openings are shaping the foodservice landscape. Essential reading for chefs, operators, landlords, and F&B executives watching the market evolve.
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Jul- 2022 -15 JulyRestaurants
Turquaz set to open on Jewry Street in Winchester
Authentic Turkish restaurant chain, Turquoise Group, is set to open its 15th Turquaz restaurant on 18 Jewry Street in Winchester. The opening date is currently set for early September 2022. It is reported that a new 15-year lease has been agreed on the Grade II-listed city centre property, which comprises…
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14 JulyNews
Chopstix launches Canary Wharf flagship with ‘outstanding’ sales
Chopstix Noodle Bar has opened its new flagship in Canary Wharf which has seen an “outstanding” opening week of trading, having already established itself as one of the top five performing stores in the Chopstix estate. The Chopstix Canary Wharf opening represents a “significant statement of intent” from the QSR…
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13 JulyRestaurants
Benugo launches new concept store at St Pancras
Benugo has opened a new concept store at St Pancras International which it, and has said it hopes to roll out at other major transport hubs.The new opening features two distinct offerings: a Café Deli and a Café Bar. Both offerings will be open each day until 9pm. The brand…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Scotts to open second location in Richmond
Scott’s has revealed it is set to open its second location in the heart of Richmond mooring up on the bank of the River Thames this autumn. Residing on Whittaker Avenue, the riverside restaurant will span across two floors the lower with an crustacean bar serving oysters, wine, Champagne and…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Chopstix opens first Haven site amid ‘record’ sales
Chopstix Noodle Bar has opened its first location in partnership with holiday park Haven this month, with the site on track to be the highest turnover store in Scotland. The opening at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire, Scotland, marks the group’s first foray into holiday parks. It has also…
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11 JulyRestaurants
Gusto to open Oxford site by end of year
Gusto Italian has announced the latest step in its expansion strategy, with its 14th site set to open in Oxford by the end of the year. The new Gusto Italian restaurant and bar will open in the Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street, with further ambitions to open its…
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8 JulyNews
Angel Central celebrates Pelicana and Myungrang Hotdog openings
CBRE Investment Management has announced the launch of Pelicana, a South Korean fried chicken brand, as well as its specialty corn dog concept, Myungrang Hotdog, at Angel Central, Islington. Pelicana has officially opened its second and largest restaurant in the UK in the newly refurbished Angel Central, occupying a 2,172…
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7 JulyRestaurants
SushiDog unveils Bishopsgate opening date
SushiDog has announced its new Bishopsgate site will open on 25 July 2022, marking the fourth site to open under the quick service sushi roll brand. The Bishopsgate site will also offer delivery via Deliveroo and UberEats, as well as catering for offices provided by Feedr and JustEat for Business.…
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7 JulyFood and Drink
I am Döner signs UK multi-site franchise deal
I am Döner, a kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man, the deal was facilitated by Seeds Consulting. The partnership with Optimum Group, the company behind the franchise of Costa Coffee and Kaspas in…
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6 JulyPubs and Bars
Oakman hails ‘record’ sales in FY22
The Oakman Group Plc has revealed its total sales surged 79% to £65.1m for the financial year ending 3 July 2022 (FY22), reportedly outperforming the Coffer CGA tracker of industry sales. Like-for-like sales are up 51.2% from FY21 and up 19.9% from pre-Covid levels in FY20, while total sales have…
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