South Korea
Coverage explores how hospitality and dining trends from East Asia influence the UK foodservice sector, from the rising popularity of Korean cuisine and casual dining formats to the arrival of international brands. Insight highlights the impact on menu development, supply chains, investment partnerships, and how British operators adapt to growing consumer demand for global flavours and cultural dining experiences.
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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.ย 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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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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Aug- 2020 -12 AugustRestaurants
Haidilao chooses Bullring for first restaurant outside London
Hot pot restaurant chain, Haidilao, has selected the Bullring Birmingham or its first site in the UK outside of London. The 8,073sq ft restaurant will join Brownโs and Wagamama in St Martinโs Square, and is set to launch in early 2021. Founded in 1994 in Chinaโs Sichuan Province, Haidilao now…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Coronavirus sends ripples through markets, governments, companies and the public
Apologies for the repetition, but the new coronavirus is causing such a serious global reaction today it would be silly to focus on other things, so here are four key stories about what looks to be developing into a full blown international crisis. The FTSE 100 has lost nearly ยฃ200…
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24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Global stocks react badly to coronavirus update
It looks like efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak have not been entirely successful, and stock markets around the world are now beginning to react more profoundly than before. The FTSE 100 was down almost 3.3% at the time of writing, from 7,403 points to 7,159. For those not familiar…
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12 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Parasite boosts Spanish crisp sales
Now thatโs the kind of headline journalists like to write. But unfortunately, now that youโre reading the article, the subterfuge must be exposed. Weโre not talking about parasites that look for hosts, and weโre not talking about infected food. Instead weโre talking about the Korean movie sensation that just won…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchNews
Tourists from Singapore are frequent users of Airbnb in South Korea
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Jan- 2019 -8 JanuaryRestaurants
Michelin-starred Imperial Treasure debuts in London
Imperial Treasure, Chinese restaurant group and holder of four Michelin stars, has made its European debut in a Grade II listed building on St Jamesโs Waterloo Place. Award-winning restaurateur, Alfred Leung has curated seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and live seafood to serve his customers, including Gillardeau oysters from France,…
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