Piccolino
Coverage of an Italian restaurant group recognised for premium dining, with updates on new openings, refurbishments, and menu development featuring seasonal produce and regional specialities. Tracks investment in design, service, and guest experience, alongside cocktail and wine programme innovation. Includes reporting on staffing and recruitment, supplier collaborations, and marketing activity, offering insight into how established dining brands adapt to consumer trends and competitive pressures across the UK market.
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustFeatures
From high streets to hotels: Piccolino’s new chapter
For the second consecutive year, privately owned hospitality group Individual Restaurants has reported record turnover, achieving £76m in sales and 4% growth despite what it describes as a “challenging market.” Now, the company is looking beyond its traditional estate. Alongside new openings and refurbishments, it has branched into hotels for…
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Jul- 2025 -22 JulyRestaurants
Individual Restaurants FY turnover hits record £76m
Individual Restaurants has reported a record turnover of £76m for the second consecutive year, growing 4% on the previous year despite what the company described as a challenging market. The group, which operates 34 restaurants under the Piccolino, Riva Blu and Restaurant Bar and Grill brands, said its performance was…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/01/25
Individual Restaurants has reported “record” Xmas sales growth of 14% across its portfolio of brands Piccolino, Riva Blu, and Restaurant Bar and Grill. Like-for-like sales for the group increased by 8% in December, whilst covers increased by 4% year-on-year. The year has been fuelled by strategic investments across its portfolio…
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16 JanuaryNews
Individual Restaurants sales rise 14% over Xmas
Individual Restaurants has reported “record” Christmas sales with a 14% growth in the four weeks of December, across its portfolio of world-leading restaurant brands Piccolino, Riva Blu and Restaurant Bar and Grill. Like for like sales for the group increased by 8% in December, whilst covers increased by 4% year…
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Aug- 2024 -2 AugustNews
Riva Blu restaurant opens at Spring Leeds
Italian restaurant Riva Blu has opened a new location at The Springs Leeds. With food drawing on inspiration from Southern Italy and the interiors featuring plush teal accents, the latest addition to the retail park will provide guests with an open kitchen, cocktail bar and al fresco terrace area. Part…
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Jun- 2024 -11 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/06/24
Chicken Cottage has plans to reach 100 outlets worldwide by 2027. The UK-based QSR business currently has more than 60 outlets across the UK and a foothold in Kenya. Chicken Cottage anticipates existing franchise owners will expand their businesses with additional outlets in the UK. Honeymoon Desserts has opened its…
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11 JuneNews
Piccolino restaurant to open in Henley-on-Thames
Italian restaurant Piccolino is set to open its 21st restaurant in Henley-on-Thames’ Market Square on 24 June. Part of Individual Restaurants, the 5,000 sq ft restaurant will be serving its latest summer menu, bringing trending dishes of Italian cities and coastal regions to Henley. With over £2m invested in the…
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May- 2024 -9 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/05/24
Brewdog co-founder and CEO James Watt will step down after 17 years in charge. He informed the board of his decision last year and will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer, James Arrow. He will still own 21% of the company and will hold the newly created title…
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9 MayNews
Piccolino restaurant to open in Marlow
Italian restaurant Piccolino has announced that it is opening a new location in Marlow this month. Opening on 20 May, guests will be greeted by Italian chic interiors and Piccolino’s exclusive menu. Run by privately owned restaurant group, Individual Restaurants, the new Piccolino will seat up to 160 guests in…
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/03/24
Gail’s owner, Bread Holdings, is readying for a potential sale for more than £200m, according to Sky News. The news comes as Gail’s, which is also part-owned by Risk Capital Partners, has grown rapidly after Bread Holdings acquired it in September 2021. According to sources, a formal sale process is…
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