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Focused coverage on the global trends, concepts, and hospitality innovations emerging from Southeast Asia’s culinary capital, offering strategic insight for UK foodservice professionals tracking international influence. From premium restaurant groups and cutting-edge bar programs to sustainability leadership and operational efficiency in high-density markets, this section highlights developments that inform competitive strategy, menu direction, and brand inspiration for operators, chefs, and F&B executives in the UK.
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Sep- 2025 -11 SeptemberRestaurants
Chipotle to expand into Asia for the first time
Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed a joint venture to open restaurants in Asia for the first time. Through a new partnership with SPC Group, a leading South Korea-based food company, Chipotle plans to open the first Chipotle restaurants in South Korea and Singapore in 2026. Chipotle’s existing international portfolio includes…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustRestaurants
Captain D’s to open first UK location
Captain D’s, a US-based fast-casual seafood restaurant, is set to debut in the UK. In partnership with ownership group CD’s Holdings, it has secured a 20-unit master franchise agreement for the UK, marking Captain D’s first venture into Europe. It will open its first location at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre…
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May- 2025 -19 MayPeople
Pret appoints former Restaurant Brands CEO as chairman
Pret A Manger has announced the appointment of José Cil, former CEO of Restaurant Brands International, which owns brands such as Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, as its new chairman. Cil helped grow that business to more than $40bn (£29.88bn) in system-wide sales and 30,000 restaurants in more than…
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Mar- 2025 -7 MarchCatering Companies
Compass UK&I makes two new leadership appointments
Compass Group UK and Ireland has appointed Michelle Sanders to the role of chief growth officer and Sophie Smith as chief people officer, effective 1 April 2025. Following their appointments the duo will also join the executive team. Sanders was previously the managing director of Samworth Brothers Futures, which focuses…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryRestaurants
Korean restaurant brand Bonchon unveils UK expansion plans
International Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon has announced its plans to bring its fast-growing concept to the UK. Following the launch of its second site in Paris, where a third is already in the pipeline, Bonchon is seeking experienced hospitality entrepreneurs to become master franchisees in the UK and roll…
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12 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Cafe Linea to open in Chelsea this summer
Cafe Linea, a new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery, is set to open early summer in the Grade-II listed 19th Century arcade overlooking Duke of York Square, offering all-day dining in Chelsea. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Greg and Felicity Godik, Cafe Linea reimagines the classic arcade dining experience from across…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryRestaurants
Captain D’s to expand in UK with new 20-site deal
US-based fast-casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s has signed a 20- multi-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom. The agreement, signed with an experienced team of restaurant operators, will introduce Captain D’s signature seafood offerings to Europe, starting with the first restaurant in the London area in 2025. This development marks…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberNews
Cé La Vi rooftop restaurant to launch in London in 2025
Cé La Vi, part of award-winning ADMO Lifestyle Holding (ADMO), is bringing its rooftop bar-restaurant concept to West London in Summer 2025. Renowned for its modern Asian flair, it will be the brand’s first European outpost, located atop the Renzo Piano Building Workshop – Paddington Square. Opening in West London’s…
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Oct- 2024 -16 OctoberNews
Plant Based World Expo Europe to open at ExCeL London in November
Plant Based World Expo Europe has revealed it will be opening at ExCeL London between 13 and 14 November 2024 to display a full breadth of innovation and trends in the plant-based sector. This two-day event for the F&B industry will feature an international exhibition with over 100 exhibitors and…
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Jul- 2024 -24 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/07/24
Tortilla saw a 5.9% drop in revenues to £31.5m in H1 ended 30 June 2024. The Mexican restaurant chain attributed this decline to its strategic decision in Q1 to condense to a dual delivery platform to improve profit conversion and increase focus on in store revenue. The group’s adjusted EBITDA…
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