Spain
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality trends from across Spain, with a focus on key regions and cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, and the Basque Country. Reporting includes Iberian ingredient sourcing, tapas and shared-plate dining formats, wine and drinks trends, and the expansion of Spanish restaurant groups into the UK market. Insight is tailored for chefs, operators, and buyers tracking Mediterranean menu development, supplier partnerships, and international brand positioning.
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Sep- 2025 -1 SeptemberRestaurants
Dave’s Hot Chicken to open 180 restaurants across Europe
Dave’s Hot Chicken has agreed a deal with Azzurri Group to roll out 180 restaurants in 10 countries across Europe. Dave’s Hot Chicken was founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by Arman Oganesyan, chef Dave Kopushyan and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. It began as a parking lot pop-up before…
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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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Jul- 2025 -23 JulyRestaurants
Five Guys secures £185m debt deal to fund European expansion
Burger chain Five Guys has secured a £185m refinancing deal to support its expansion plans across the UK and Europe, according to Sky News. Sources told the outlet that the five-year agreement, due to be announced today (23 July 2025) Wednesday, involves lenders including major British high street banks. Five…
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret owner explores new investors ahead of possible IPO
Pret A Manger owner Jab Holding has reportedly engaged advisers to explore bringing in new investors for the business ahead of a public offering, according to the Financial Times (FT). People with direct knowledge revealed to the FT that Jab Holding, who acquired Pret in 2018 for £1.8m, is exploring…
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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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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilFeatures
Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?
During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour to many. Lots of businesses were able to put tables and chairs on pavements and in roads allowing them to make money when people could not mix inside. However, as…
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Feb- 2025 -20 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/02/25
The Nero Group has seen its overall sales rise by 13% to $680m (£539m) in FY24, having restarted its openings programme and added 61 new stores globally – 29 of which were in the UK. The Caffè Nero operator, which has a portfolio of 1,122 stores across 11 countries with…
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20 FebruaryRestaurants
New London restaurant Tasca to open in March
A new restaurant, Tasca, is set to open at a new bar, Cav, in London Bethnal Green on 1 March. Tasca will be a year-long kitchen residency by head chef Josh Dallaway and sommelier Sinead Murdoch. Inspired by the dining cultures of Portugal and Spain with the food focusing on…
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17 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/02/25
The Cinnamon Collection will open its third site and its first in Leeds this May. Led by executive chef and CEO, Vivek Singh, the 105-cover restaurant and bar is launching in partnership with the Grade II-listed The Queens Hotel in Leeds city centre. The venue will be recruiting for a…
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17 FebruaryRestaurants
Mediterranean restaurant PYRÃ to open in Queen’s Park
PYRÃ, a new restaurant inspired by the flavours of Spain and Greece, will be officially opening in Queen’s Park on Wednesday 19 February. This new opening will be replacing Lula and is the vision of Andrew Dax, who was also the founder of Chameleon, a pop-up Tel Avivian restaurant at…
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